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Title

The Role of Artificial Intelligence on Tumor Boards: Perspectives from Surgeons, Medical Oncologists and Radiation Oncologists.

Authors

Nardone, Valerio; Marmorino, Federica; Germani, Marco Maria; Cichowska-Cwalińska, Natalia; Menditti, Vittorio Salvatore; Gallo, Paolo; Studiale, Vittorio; Taravella, Ada; Landi, Matteo; Reginelli, Alfonso; Cappabianca, Salvatore; Girnyi, Sergii; Cwalinski, Tomasz; Boccardi, Virginia; Goyal, Aman; Skokowski, Jaroslaw; Oviedo, Rodolfo J.; Abou-Mrad, Adel; Marano, Luigi

Abstract

The integration of multidisciplinary tumor boards (MTBs) is fundamental in delivering state-of-the-art cancer treatment, facilitating collaborative diagnosis and management by a diverse team of specialists. Despite the clear benefits in personalized patient care and improved outcomes, the increasing burden on MTBs due to rising cancer incidence and financial constraints necessitates innovative solutions. The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) in the medical field offers a promising avenue to support clinical decision-making. This review explores the perspectives of clinicians dedicated to the care of cancer patients—surgeons, medical oncologists, and radiation oncologists—on the application of AI within MTBs. Additionally, it examines the role of AI across various clinical specialties involved in cancer diagnosis and treatment. By analyzing both the potential and the challenges, this study underscores how AI can enhance multidisciplinary discussions and optimize treatment plans. The findings highlight the transformative role that AI may play in refining oncology care and sustaining the efficacy of MTBs amidst growing clinical demands.

Subjects

CLINICAL decision support systems; INDIVIDUALIZED medicine; ARTIFICIAL intelligence; CANCER treatment; MEDICAL personnel

Publication

Current Oncology, 2024, Vol 31, Issue 9, p4984

ISSN

1198-0052

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3390/curroncol31090369