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People affected by cancer need a stronger voice in shaping generative AI for oncology, review finds
People affected by cancer were generally favorable when generative AI improved the accessibility and readability of health information .
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A scoping review led by researchers from Flinders University examined the role of generative AI in oncology and identified 2,441 records, but only 32 studies addressed the perspectives of cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers on its use. The review highlights a significant gap in patient and caregiver input regarding AI-driven care decisions. Findings were published in the European Journal of Cancer, underscoring the need for stronger patient voices in shaping AI applications for cancer treatment.
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