Scientists deploy tech in cancer radiation therapy
Chinese scientists have applied artificial intelligence to improve the accuracy of radiotherapy for cancer patients, reducing damage to vital organs. The AI system, called 'digital dissection', quickly outlines the area that needs radiation treatment, allowing doctors to adapt plans quickly as the patient's condition evolves.
Chinese scientists have developed an artificial intelligence system to help doctors more precisely target tumors during radiation therapy. The system, called 'digital dissection', uses large datasets to analyze how tumors grow and change over time. At the Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center in Guangzhou, doctors demonstrated the approach on a patient with nasopharyngeal carcinoma. The AI system outlined the area needing radiation treatment, which doctors reviewed and adjusted before finalizing the treatment plan. The machine then completed the adaptive radiotherapy session in under 30 minutes. The technology has improved accuracy, reduced differences between doctors' outlines by 50%, and shortened treatment time per case to about 30 minutes.
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