By ScienceDaily
Publication Date: 2026-01-17 12:00:00
For the first time, scientists have used machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence (AI), to identify the factors most closely linked to cancer survival in almost every country in the world.
The study was published in the leading cancer journal Annals of Oncologygoes beyond broad comparisons and shows which specific policy changes or system improvements could have the greatest impact on cancer survival rates in each country. The team also created an online tool that allows users to select a country and see how factors such as national wealth, access to radiation therapy and universal health coverage affect cancer outcomes.
Transform global data into actionable insights
Dr. Edward Christopher Dee, a radiation oncology resident at Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in New York, USA, and co-leader of the study, emphasized why the work is important. “Global cancer outcomes vary widely, largely due to differences in national healthcare systems. We wanted to…