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Radiation Oncology

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"Study: ChatGPT Provides Expert Answers on Cancer Therapy Questions"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Forbes

A study suggests that ChatGPT, an AI language model, can provide reliable and understandable answers to common questions about radiation oncology, potentially reducing workload and burnout among physicians. The technology's responses were found to be on par with or better than those provided by experts on the internet, prompting the development of a generative AI app to assist patients with radiation oncology treatment inquiries. While AI's potential in oncology is promising, concerns about ethical and legal considerations, as well as biases in data sets used for training, remain.

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"Bringing Proton Beam Therapy to Canada: Advancing Cancer Treatment"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Conversation Indonesia

Proton beam therapy is a precise form of cancer treatment that reduces side effects by focusing radiation on the cancer, but it is not currently available in Canada. Canadian patients in need of proton therapy must travel abroad, facing barriers to care. Efforts are being made to establish proton therapy facilities in Canada, with progress in Québec and Ontario. Access to proton therapy would benefit patients and allow Canadian researchers to collaborate globally in scientific studies.

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