Wearables and continuous monitoring

Wearables track health signals over time, building a continuous picture of well-being that complements one-off clinic visits.

A mammogram captures a single moment in time. Wearables — patches, rings and smart sensors — capture the rest: heart rate, sleep, temperature, physical activity and more, continuously, over weeks and months.

AI analyses these streams for patterns that may matter: trends during treatment, signs of complications or changes that justify a check-up. For patients in rural areas or with limited access to clinics, continuous remote monitoring could be transformative.

Potential uses

  • Monitoring symptoms and side effects during treatment
  • Spotting concerning trends early
  • Supporting remote care in underserved areas
  • Feeding research with real-world data

Wearables alone do not screen for breast cancer. They complement — they do not replace — screening and clinical care.

In brief

Wearables capture health data continuously, not as snapshots.
AI finds patterns across heart rate, sleep and activity.
Remote monitoring can improve access to care.

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