Artificial Intelligence and Lung Cancer: Comparison
Please note this is a comparison between Version 2 by Jessie Wu and Version 1 by Zainab Gandhi.

Lung cancer is the second most common cancer in both males and females, with the highest mortality worldwide, causing 21% of total cancer-related deaths. The notion of artificial intelligence (AI) was initially proposed by John McCarthy in 1956. It involves using computer systems and technology to replicate human-like intelligent behavior and critical thinking abilities. In the realm of medicine, AI is divided into two main categories: virtual and physical. The virtual branch is further categorized into machine learning (ML) and deep learning (DL).

  • lung cancer
  • artificial intelligence
  • machine learning
  • deep learning
  • radiomics
  • screening
  • diagnosis
  • treatment

1. Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer Screening

The National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) has revealed that early diagnosis among the high-risk population has been shown to reduce the lung cancer death rate by 20% [20][1]. These compelling statistics underscore the urgent need for the development of highly accurate screening methods and extensive patient education to promote early diagnosis and ultimately improve the prognosis for those affected by this devastating disease. As of March 2021, according to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF), individuals aged 50 to 80 who have a history of smoking at least 20 packs of cigarettes and either smoke currently or have quit within the past 15 years are advised to undergo yearly low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screenings for the detection of lung cancer. It is advised to stop the screening process if a person has not smoked for 15 years or has a health issue that significantly shortens their life expectancy or prevents them from having curative lung surgery [21,22][2][3].
Artificial intelligence (AI) models have become an integral part of the lung cancer screening process and can offer a range of benefits. These include minimizing the radiation exposure, accurately detecting and categorizing lung nodules, personalizing screening schedules, and providing LDCT interpretation in regions with a shortage of skilled radiologists [23][4]. Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), a class of deep-learning artificial neural networks, has shown promising results in predicting lung cancer risk by using visual imagery and clinical information retrieved from electronic medical records (EMRs).
Numerous experimental studies have been undertaken to identify high-risk populations that can be explored further. Based on non-imaging data, CNNs have successfully identified high-risk patients and predicted a 1-year lung cancer rate with excellent accuracy, demonstrated by an overall AUC—0.90 [24][5]. Among the models that used imaging data, CXR-LC identified high-risk patients by relying solely on CXR findings and limited clinical data with an accuracy (AUC–0.755) comparable to the previous models like PLCO(AUC–0.751) [25][6], whereas Sybil (a validated model) predicted a 6-year lung cancer risk using a single LDCT scan data [26][7]. Another deep-learning CNN, LUMAS, predicted the 1-year lung cancer risk using previous and recent CT scans with AUC—0.94 and successfully outperformed radiologists [27][8]. These findings exhibit potential for large-scale screening based on EMR data, and a path toward efficient screening strategies.

2. Artificial Intelligence in Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Lung cancer diagnosis primarily relies on a CT scan and tissue biopsy, which can lead to misdiagnosis and omissions [45][9]. Enhancing the sensitivity and specificity of non-invasive biomarkers is crucial. Factors like tumor location, pathology type, metastasis presence, and complications make diagnosis challenging [46][10]. AI models have become an effective tool in lung cancer diagnosis, improving the accuracy, stability, and efficiency [45,47][9][11]. This revisewarch covers the applications of AI models in diagnostic imaging, pathology tests, and biomarkers (Table 1).

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