How AI is Transforming Cancer Care at Hope Regional Cancer Center
In a story by WJHG News Channel 7 in Panama City, Florida, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer treatment is highlighted at Hope Regional Cancer Center. Oncologist Dr. Hasan Murshed is utilizing AI daily to enhance patient care.
AI’s main benefits at the clinic include:
- Contouring Tumors: AI helps in mapping out tumors and vital organs from patient scans. This task, which previously required a lot of time and effort from humans, is now done efficiently by AI.
- Treatment Planning: The clinic uses a system called “rapid plan” that drastically reduces the time needed to develop a treatment plan. This system is trained on hundreds of Dr. Murshed’s past plans, allowing it to create accurate and effective strategies quickly.
Dr. Murshed initially verified the AI’s work against his own manual processes before fully trusting it, and he now finds it to be a superior tool. He believes the next step for this technology is its ability to predict patient outcomes and potential side effects even before treatment begins.