AI software may help spot early signs of oesophageal cancer

Software in use at an NHS trust could prove a breakthrough in diagnosing one of the deadliest forms of cancerOne of the NHS ’s leading hospital trusts has begun using artificial intelligence to help detect cancer in the gullet, whichkills 8,000 Britons a year. It is hoped the technology will increase the number of cases of cancer in the oesophagus that doctors spot.Oesophageal cancer is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. It is hard to detect, particularly in its early stages, and many people who get it die soon after their diagnosis. Fewer than one in five of those diagnosed are still alive five years later.Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - Category: Science Authors: Tags: Cancer NHS Artificial intelligence (AI) Cancer research Medical research Health Science Society Technology UK news Source Type: news