A new type of artificial intelligence (AI) called Deep-IO could help doctors predict whether immunotherapy will work for patients with advanced lung cancer. Immunotherapy is a treatment that helps the body’s immune system fight cancer. But right now, doctors have a hard time knowing which patients will actually benefit from it.
Deep-IO works by analyzing images of tumor samples—like the ones doctors routinely collect during biopsies. The AI accurately predicted treatment success better than current methods, meaning patients could avoid treatments unlikely to help them, reducing unwanted side effects and stress.
This technology could soon help doctors create more personalized treatment plans. Future studies will look at combining AI predictions with other tests, potentially improving patient outcomes even more.(Source: Physician’s Weekly)
