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Outperforming Human Pathologists – New Harvard-Developed AI Tool Predicts Colon Cancer Survival, Treatment Response

Colon cancer is a type of cancer that affects the large intestine (colon). It is the third most common cancer worldwide and the second leading cause of cancer death in the United States. Symptoms of colon cancer may include abdominal pain, changes in bowel habits, and rectal bleeding.The model provides actionable insights for physicians and could enhance clinical decision-making in resource-constrained regions.Researchers at Harvard Medical School and National Cheng Kung University in Taiwan have created a new artificial…

New method of analyzing tumor samples may make pathologists obsolete

Determining changes in the physical properties of cells is crucial to diagnosing and treating some diseases, such as cancer. But a diagnosis requires the expertise of a pathologist. A team of scientists has developed a quick and simple method of analyzing tissue biopsies for cancer that might make pathologists a thing of the past.When a cancer tumor has been biopsied, a specialist pathologist is required to analyze the sample and provide an assessment of the tissue’s health. It’s a process that needs to be fast and…