District‑Wide Adoption of AI Pre‑Screening + Manual Ultrasound Review in Qingdao Laoshan

Qingdao’s Laoshan District has officially launched a district‑wide “AI Pre‑Screening + Manual Ultrasound Review” model for breast cancer screening as part of the 2026 free “Two Cancers” program for eligible women, according to a recent report from Dazhong News. By combining AI‑powered scanning with physician‑led ultrasound review, the district is building a more efficient and precise breast‑health protection system for local women.

This marks a shift from early pilot exploration to scaled, routine adoption of AI‑assisted breast screening.

AI Pre‑Screening + Manual Review: A More Efficient, More Accurate Screening Pathway

The program uses the Dr. J AI Breast Ultrasound Screening System for the initial scan. AI performs standardized breast sweeping, ensures full‑region coverage, and automatically identifies suspicious lesions.

Cases flagged by AI are then reviewed by experienced ultrasound physicians using conventional B‑mode ultrasound.

This collaborative workflow enables:

• AI for wide‑coverage, standardized scanning
• Doctors for precise clinical diagnosis

The model leverages AI’s consistency and efficiency while preserving expert oversight, improving screening throughput and strengthening reliability for grassroots breast cancer screening.

From Pilot to Routine Implementation

Laoshan District has long been a national frontrunner in AI breast screening adoption:

• 2023: First district‑level pilot using Dr. J AI breast screening
• 2025: Formation of the “AI Pre‑Screening + Manual Ultrasound Review” workflow
• 2026: Full implementation in the free “Two Cancers” screening program, extended to community services and normalized across the district

This progression—from single‑site trials to regional deployment—shows that AI is no longer just an innovative technology, but an integral part of grassroots breast‑screening systems.

Technology Empowering Primary Healthcare

Breast cancer screening has long faced challenges: limited ultrasound manpower, inconsistent scanning quality, and uneven service capacity across primary institutions.

AI offers a new solution:

• Higher efficiency, enabling broader population coverage
• Improved quality, reducing operator‑dependent variability
• Decision support, enhancing physician productivity
• Accessible services, allowing women to receive standardized screening close to home

AI does not replace doctors—it helps doctors extend their expertise to more people, improving the overall allocation and effectiveness of medical resources.

Driving High‑Quality Development of AI Breast Screening

As a developer of AI‑powered breast ultrasound screening technology, Dr. J remains committed to integrating artificial intelligence with ultrasound medicine. The company continues to expand early breast cancer screening into primary care, public health, and health‑management scenarios—ensuring more women can access convenient, efficient, and accurate breast‑health services.