Get the latest Science News and Discoveries

AI identifies early risk patterns for skin cancer


A massive Swedish study shows that AI can spot people at higher risk of melanoma using routine health data. Advanced models significantly outperformed basic methods, identifying high-risk groups with striking accuracy. Some individuals flagged by the system had up to a 33% chance of developing melanoma within five years. This approach could pave the way for smarter, more targeted screening.

None

Get the Android app

Or read this on ScienceDaily

Read more on:

Photo of skin cancer

skin cancer

Photo of early risk patterns

early risk patterns

Related news:

News photo

Molecule Discovered To Fuel Skin Cancer and Outsmart the Immune System

News photo

Lower doses of immunotherapy for skin cancer give better results - EurekAlert!

News photo

U of A researchers awarded $917K federal grant to explore topical immunoprevention for skin cancer - EurekAlert!