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AI tool predicts cancer survival from patient selfie
Published Monday, October 19, 2026 · Updated October 20
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Key points are extracted by an AI model and may contain errors or omissions. Always check the original sources.- The AI system was custom-built by experts at Mass General Brigham to estimate biological age and directly predict survival outcomes in patients diagnosed with cancer.
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- The Guardian
The article emphasizes the potential of AI facial analysis to assist doctors in making difficult treatment decisions and personalize patient care, while also cautioning that more research is needed before widespread use.
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