NewsUK doctors use AI for rapid cancer detection, which may revolutionize treatment strategies
UK doctors use AI for rapid cancer detection, which may revolutionize treatment strategies
"The Guardian" shares that these UK-based scientists and doctors have identified an innovative method for detecting cancer. They argue that artificial intelligence can play a critical role in this process.
Can artificial intelligence expedite lung cancer detection?
"We are optimistic about the future and hope this will lead to improved early detection and treatment strategies for cancer," says Dr. Benjamin Hunter, a clinical Oncologist at the Royal Marsden National Health Service.
The study suggests that the lungs of up to 500 patients were thoroughly analyzed.
"Our next steps involve testing this technology on patients who have large lung tumors; our goal is to assess the risk of lung cancer accurately," Dr. Hunter added.
If the studies are successful, this technology may also play a pivotal role in treating diagnosed patients.
"We aim to speed up the detection process of the disease using cutting-edge technologies like AI," said the research chairman, Dr. Richard Lee.
"Individuals diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer have improved five-year survival odds compared to those whose disease was detected at later stages," the scientist further added.
Three years ago, Dr. Lee explained that these studies also exposed a darker side - subtle changes in patients that shed light on their conditions.
