How AI Is Helping Cancer Patients: Saving Lives And Money

Cancer treatment is costly. The average cost of cancer care in the U.S. is around $150,000 per patient—more than four times the cost of treatment for other common health conditions, according to AARP. The American Cancer Society projected that In 2025, more than 2 million people in the U.S. are expected to be diagnosed with cancer, with over 618,000 deaths projected. With these high costs, artificial intelligence (AI) is offering new solutions that are not only saving lives but also making cancer care more affordable.Early detection is one of the most effective ways to reduce cancer treatment costs. When cancer is caught in its earliest stages, treatments tend to be less aggressive and more affordable. At The Christ Hospital, AI has significantly improved lung cancer detection.