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  • Jan 09, 2024
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AI IN CANCER TREATMENT

Why in the News?

  • Researchers at Tata Memorial Hospital leverage data from 60,000 cancer patients to establish a bio-imaging bank for cancer.
  • Aims to build a targeted algorithm using artificial intelligence (AI) for early-stage cancer detection.
  • Utilizes AI to reduce radiation exposure for pediatric patients during computed tomography (CT) scans.
Source: Mint

Role of AI in Cancer Detection and Diagnosis

  • AI mimics human brain function, analyzing radiological images for cancer-specific features.
  • Comprehensive imaging generates patient data for treatment understanding and response prediction.
  • Current applications: Reducing radiation exposure, enhancing diagnostic quality, and rapid, accurate diagnoses.

About Bio-imaging bank ?

The Bio-Imaging Bank serves as a storage facility comprising radiology and pathology images, correlated with clinical details, treatment outcomes, specific therapies, and supplementary metadata.

About Cancer

·   Definition: Uncontrolled cell growth leading to tumour formation.

·   Types: Carcinomas (epithelial tissues), Sarcomas (connective tissues), Leukemias (blood-forming tissues), Lymphomas (lymphatic system).

·   Common Risk Factors: Genetics, age, lifestyle, exposure to carcinogens.

·   Detection Methods: Biopsy, imaging, blood tests.

·   Treatment Options: Surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy.

·   Prevention: Healthy lifestyle, screenings, avoiding known carcinogens.