Researchers and medical experts have created an AI model that can accurately identify cancer, potentially speeding up the diagnosis and treatment of the disease. Cancer is a leading cause of death globally, resulting in approximately 10 million deaths annually. However, early detection and swift treatment can lead to a cure in many cases. Developed by the Royal Marsden NHS foundation trust, the Institute of Cancer Research, London, and Imperial College London, this AI tool can accurately identify cancerous growths found on CT scans, out-performing current methods. The algorithm was developed using radiomics, which can extract vital information from medical images not easily seen by the human eye. The AI model’s initial results show a high success rate, and researchers hope it can streamline the diagnostic process by identifying high-risk patients and fast-tracking them to intervention earlier. The Libra study, supported by the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, the National Institute for Health and Care Research, RM Partners and Cancer Research UK, is still in its early stages, but its potential benefits are significant. The development of AI technologies such as this has the potential to speed up the detection of the disease while providing clinicians with the necessary support.
