Artificial intelligence tool shows promise for identifying cancer risk from lung nodules | Cosmos Magazine

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Doctors may utilize a sophisticated computer program to aid in the early detection of lung cancer. 

According to the World Cancer Research Fund, lung cancer is the second most prevalent kind of cancer globally. It is the leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia, and Cancer Australia projects that lung cancer will account for 17.7 percent of all cancer fatalities in 2021. A crucial aspect of cancer screening is assessing the likelihood that lung nodules may become cancer using CT images. 

Experts say the tool can go beyond fundamental nodule parameters such as size and border features. Vachani states that further study is required before the instrument can be used to evaluate actual patients in the clinic. 

Source: https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/artificial-intelligence-lung-cancer/  

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