In China, A.I. Finds Pancreatic Cancer That Doctors May Miss
The New York Times••business
Key Points:
- Qiu Sijun, a retired bricklayer in eastern China, was diagnosed with early-stage pancreatic cancer after a routine diabetes checkup, thanks to a follow-up prompted by a new AI-powered tool.
- The AI tool flagged abnormalities in Mr. Qiu’s routine CT scan before he showed any symptoms, enabling early detection and successful tumor removal.
- This case highlights how Chinese tech companies and hospitals are rapidly adopting artificial intelligence to tackle challenging medical conditions.
