Scientists have developed an experimental screening method that pairs dogs with artificial intelligence to detect the odor of cancer carried on patients’ breaths. The canine-AI duo was highly accurate and sensitive, successfully spotting four types of cancer in 94% of cases. This breakthrough could lead to earlier cancer detection and increased survival rates.
Forecast for 6 months: Expect a significant increase in research collaborations between animal behaviorists, AI experts, and medical professionals to further develop and refine this cancer detection method.
Forecast for 1 year: The Israeli company SpotitEarly will likely announce the results of their larger clinical trial in the United States, potentially paving the way for the widespread adoption of this cancer detection method.
Forecast for 5 years: As the accuracy and reliability of this method continue to improve, it may become a standard tool in cancer diagnosis, potentially reducing the number of false positives and false negatives.
Forecast for 10 years: The use of dogs and AI in cancer detection may expand to other types of diseases, such as neurological disorders or infectious diseases, leading to a new era of disease detection and treatment.
