JAKARTA - The biggest challenge in treating cancer in Indonesia is the large number of cases that are only diagnosed in the advanced stage. This has an impact on limited treatment options and decreased chances of recovery. In response to this challenge, the latest innovation based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) is now available to help the early detection process to be more precise.
In the treatment of breast cancer, AI technology helps doctors identify the HER2 protein status, even at very small levels (ultra-low). Dr. dr. Patricia Diana Prasetyo, Sp.PA, explained that the use of AI can increase the accuracy of the assessment to 92%. "Accurate detection of the HER2-low subcategory is very important so that patients can get the right target therapy, which can extend their life expectancy," he explained.
Meanwhile, in lung cancer, AI plays a role in mapping nodules or lumps in the lungs through a chest photo more efficiently. dr. Dewi Tantra Hardiyanto, Sp.Rad, emphasized that AI helps mark suspicious areas to be followed up immediately with a CT Scan.
It is important for the public to understand that:
Early detection is the key: Diagnosis at an early stage significantly increases the effectiveness of treatment.
AI as a Doctor Assistant: This technology speeds up the interpretation of laboratory and X-ray results, so that patient waiting times are shorter.
Accessibility: Thanks to the digital system, the results of the diagnosis can now be accessed in real-time and by the car by the medical team, ensuring that clinical decisions are made quickly and accurately.
The utilization of AI in the medical world is expected to change the face of cancer treatment in Indonesia, providing new hope for patients to receive international standard treatment in the country.
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