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News18
01-08-2025
- Health
- News18
Missed Scans To Timely Diagnoses: How AI Is Changing Lung Cancer Care In India
Last Updated: Lung cancer cases are often diagnosed late at advanced stages. With the rise of AI in medicine, early intervention is now possible. For years, lung cancer has been one of the deadliest diagnoses, often caught too late, and treated with few options. In India, a majority of lung cancer cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, making early intervention the exception, not the norm. But now, that tide is beginning to turn, and AI is at the forefront of this transformation. 'AI is helping India move from late-stage panic to early-stage preparedness," says Bhargava Reddy, Chief Business Officer, Oncology at 'It's no longer futuristic, it's working on the ground today," he adds. Most lung cancer cases show no symptoms in the early stages. By the time patients experience breathlessness or persistent coughing, the disease is often advanced. And with a radiologist shortage and fragmented systems, delays are built in. 'Only 3.5%–7.2% of patients are diagnosed early. The rest come in when treatment windows are already shrinking," Reddy adds. AI's Game-Changing Role in Early Diagnosis Of Lung Cancer AI doesn't just interpret scans quickly; it catches abnormalities often missed in early assessments. 'AI's ability to find subtle signs, sometimes before symptoms appear, reshapes the timeline of care entirely," says Reddy. And it's not limited to expensive CTs. AI can scan routine chest X-rays, making advanced detection possible even in rural or under-resourced areas. Screening Made Scalable In India, where LDCT is neither affordable nor accessible for the masses, AI is turning the humble X-ray into a powerful tool. A common misconception is that AI is a tool reserved for high-tech hospitals. In reality, its most transformative impact is unfolding in primary health centres and rural clinics that have long struggled with limited access to specialist care. AI serves as a virtual assistant, helping frontline providers in under-resourced districts detect early signs of lung abnormalities, even without an on-site radiologist. This levels the playing field, enabling timely diagnosis where it was previously out of reach. In states like Goa, AI is already integrated into 11 public health centres, helping screen high-risk populations like smokers and those exposed to urban pollution. 'This is where AI is most transformative, not in high-tech hospitals, but in clinics that never had specialist access," Reddy notes. The WHO has already endorsed AI-supported chest X-ray screening. The next step? Embedding it into national cancer programs. 'Mainstreaming AI as essential, not optional, will be key to delivering timely, data-driven care," says Reddy. AI is not just enhancing lung cancer detection; it's changing when and how we act. By enabling earlier diagnosis, broader reach, and faster decision-making, AI is helping India move from late-stage panic to early-stage preparedness. view comments First Published: August 01, 2025, 13:13 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Woman dies by suicide after lover refuses to marry
Chitradurga: A 25-year-old woman took her own life, prompting police to charge her lover with abetment to suicide. The deceased's father lodged a complaint, attributing his daughter's death to the accused. The woman was allegedly distressed because the man declined to marry her, citing her scheduled caste status . A case was registered at Rampur police station in Chitradurga to the woman's father, Venkatesh, his daughter Anjali was employed as a laboratory technician in Bengaluru, and she was in a relationship with Bhargava Reddy, a resident of Rampur, who promised to marry her. Anjali informed her father about this relationship. However, four days back, she resigned from the job and relocated to Rampur. She informed her father that Bhargava Reddy refused marriage due to her scheduled caste status, which left her distraught. "She hanged herself in the bedroom on May 11 at 7pm," according to the rushed her to the hospital, where doctors declared her dead on arrival. Upon examining her mobile phone, they discovered WhatsApp conversations between the victim and the suspect Bhargava Reddy, confirming that she took her life following his refusal to marry Malatesh HC of Rampur police registered a case against Bhargava Reddy under 108 BNS-2023, article 3(1) (r), 3(1) (s), 3(2) (v), SC, ST PA Act 1989.
