At the 80 Years of Independence - Freedom - Happiness exhibition held in Hanoi from 29/8 to 5/9, Bach Mai Hospital presented its AI application for early lung cancer diagnosis for the first time.
Lung cancer is one of the most dangerous malignancies with a high mortality rate. Early detection can increase the chances of successful treatment, but in reality, the disease is often diagnosed late due to vague symptoms. Current methods such as chest CT scans, bronchoscopy, or histopathological examination play an important role, but still depend heavily on the doctor's experience and risk missing lesions.
Stemming from this reality, Bach Mai Hospital collaborated with the University of Engineering and Technology - Vietnam National University, Hanoi to pioneer the development of AI software to support lung cancer diagnosis. The special feature of this software is its ability to simultaneously analyze all three main image types:
On chest CT images: The software automatically detects abnormal nodules and suspected cancerous areas, helping doctors orient themselves faster during the film reading process.
On bronchoscopy images: The system identifies lesions in the bronchial lumen, even in difficult-to-observe locations, while suggesting biopsy sites.
On histopathological images: The software supports cell classification, helping to determine the type of lung cancer (such as adenocarcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma...) with high accuracy.
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AI application software in lung cancer diagnosis. Photo: The Anh |
Associate Professor Doctor Dao Xuan Co, Director of Bach Mai Hospital, said that research and testing results show that the software works effectively, helping doctors detect lesions faster and more accurately, and reducing workload. This is also the first time in Vietnam that a hospital has developed an AI application synchronously on all three types of lung cancer diagnostic images.
This initiative has scientific and practical value, contributing to improving the quality of diagnosis and strongly supporting medical staff, especially at the grassroots level. The initial success opens up great prospects for the application of AI in cancer diagnosis and treatment in Vietnam.
"We hope that with the support of technology, more and more patients will be detected early and treated more effectively," Co said.
At the exhibition, visitors were able to directly experience the software's operating process: from entering CT scan image data, endoscopic images, histopathology, to the AI analysis and warning stage, after which the doctor compares and concludes.
Bach Mai Hospital also introduced the Bach Mai Care application, a smart healthcare solution that helps people easily manage their personal and family health records. With just a few operations on their phones, users can book appointments, look up test results, or receive remote medical advice. This application not only saves time but also brings convenience, especially for those who live far away or have busy schedules.
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