Research trends on AI in breast cancer diagnosis, and treatment over two decades

Abstract Objective Recently, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly enhanced the diagnostic accuracy in breast cancer screening. This study aims to deliver an extensive review of the advancements in AI for breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis through a bibliometric analys...

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Main Authors: Alok Singh, Akanksha Singh, Sudip Bhattacharya
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Published: Springer 2024-12-01
Series:Discover Oncology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-024-01671-0
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description Abstract Objective Recently, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly enhanced the diagnostic accuracy in breast cancer screening. This study aims to deliver an extensive review of the advancements in AI for breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis through a bibliometric analysis. Methodology Therefore, this study gathered pertinent peer-reviewed research articles from the Scopus database, spanning the years 2000 to 2024. These articles were subsequently subjected to quantitative analysis and visualization through the Bibliometrix R package. Ultimately, potential areas for future research challenges were pinpointed. Results This study analyzes the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research for breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis from 2000 to 2024, based on 2678 publications sourced from Scopus. A sharp rise in global publication trends is observed between 2018 and 2023, with 2023 producing 456 papers, indicating intensified academic focus. Leading contributors include ZHENG B, with 36 publications, and institutions like RADBOUD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER and the IEO EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY IRCCS. The USA leads both in publications (473) and total citations (18,530), followed by India with 289 papers. Co-occurrence analysis shows that “mammography” (3171 occurrences) and “artificial intelligence” (1691 occurrences) are among the most frequent keywords, reflecting core themes. Co-citation network analysis identifies foundational works by authors like Lecun Y. and Simonyan K. in advancing AI applications in breast cancer. Institutional and country-level collaboration analysis reveals the USA’s significant partnerships with China, the UK, and Canada, driving the global research agenda in this field. Conclusion In conclusion, this bibliometric review underscores the growing influence of AI, particularly deep learning, in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment research from 2000 to 2024. The United States leads the field in publications and collaborations, with India, Spain, and the Netherlands also making significant contributions. Key institutions and journals have driven advancements, with AI applications focusing on improving diagnostic imaging and early detection. However, challenges like data limitations, regulatory hurdles, and unequal global collaboration persist, requiring further interdisciplinary efforts to enhance AI integration in clinical practice.
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spelling doaj-art-fd09179bc6e64d39bfa1b449c3ee71a12025-08-20T02:31:48ZengSpringerDiscover Oncology2730-60112024-12-0115112310.1007/s12672-024-01671-0Research trends on AI in breast cancer diagnosis, and treatment over two decadesAlok Singh0Akanksha Singh1Sudip Bhattacharya2Department of Community Medicine, Shree Guru Gobind Singh Tricentenary (SGT) UniversityMahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith (MGKV)Department of Community and Family Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), JharkhandAbstract Objective Recently, the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has significantly enhanced the diagnostic accuracy in breast cancer screening. This study aims to deliver an extensive review of the advancements in AI for breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis through a bibliometric analysis. Methodology Therefore, this study gathered pertinent peer-reviewed research articles from the Scopus database, spanning the years 2000 to 2024. These articles were subsequently subjected to quantitative analysis and visualization through the Bibliometrix R package. Ultimately, potential areas for future research challenges were pinpointed. Results This study analyzes the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) research for breast cancer diagnosis and prognosis from 2000 to 2024, based on 2678 publications sourced from Scopus. A sharp rise in global publication trends is observed between 2018 and 2023, with 2023 producing 456 papers, indicating intensified academic focus. Leading contributors include ZHENG B, with 36 publications, and institutions like RADBOUD UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER and the IEO EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY IRCCS. The USA leads both in publications (473) and total citations (18,530), followed by India with 289 papers. Co-occurrence analysis shows that “mammography” (3171 occurrences) and “artificial intelligence” (1691 occurrences) are among the most frequent keywords, reflecting core themes. Co-citation network analysis identifies foundational works by authors like Lecun Y. and Simonyan K. in advancing AI applications in breast cancer. Institutional and country-level collaboration analysis reveals the USA’s significant partnerships with China, the UK, and Canada, driving the global research agenda in this field. Conclusion In conclusion, this bibliometric review underscores the growing influence of AI, particularly deep learning, in breast cancer diagnosis and treatment research from 2000 to 2024. The United States leads the field in publications and collaborations, with India, Spain, and the Netherlands also making significant contributions. Key institutions and journals have driven advancements, with AI applications focusing on improving diagnostic imaging and early detection. However, challenges like data limitations, regulatory hurdles, and unequal global collaboration persist, requiring further interdisciplinary efforts to enhance AI integration in clinical practice.https://doi.org/10.1007/s12672-024-01671-0Generative AIBreast cancerCancer diagnosisCancer treatment
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Research trends on AI in breast cancer diagnosis, and treatment over two decades
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Generative AI
Breast cancer
Cancer diagnosis
Cancer treatment
title Research trends on AI in breast cancer diagnosis, and treatment over two decades
title_full Research trends on AI in breast cancer diagnosis, and treatment over two decades
title_fullStr Research trends on AI in breast cancer diagnosis, and treatment over two decades
title_full_unstemmed Research trends on AI in breast cancer diagnosis, and treatment over two decades
title_short Research trends on AI in breast cancer diagnosis, and treatment over two decades
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topic Generative AI
Breast cancer
Cancer diagnosis
Cancer treatment
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