ST 17 - Empowering Breast Cancer Patients and Radiologists with Be Accepted

This studio session focuses on how early patient education and empowerment can improve outcomes in breast cancer care while easing pressure on healthcare systems. The Be Accepted initiative as an example, highlights a patient-centered approach that combines medical expertise, emotional support, and technology, positioning women as active partners in their care. Perspectives from leadership, clinical practice, and women’s health innovation show how human connection alongside diagnostic excellence strengthens prevention, communication, and treatment pathways – and how this approach can be scaled internationally to reduce disparities in breast cancer care and at the samé time relief the stain health care system.