SMRTR Science & EngineeringApr 30, 2026PYMNTS

Cancer Never Saw the Algorithm Coming

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Two AI tools are catching cancers that doctors miss. Mayo Clinic's REDMOD detected pancreatic cancer up to three years early, identifying 73% of pre-diagnostic cases — nearly double the specialist rate. Alibaba's Coca model outperformed radiologists by 20% in spotting colorectal cancer. Meanwhile, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub pledged $500 million toward AI that could predict disease before the body even starts changing.

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