AI could slash radiation planning time from 10 days to minutes

This study tested whether artificial intelligence can speed up and improve radiation planning for people with blood cancers getting a bone marrow transplant. Currently, it takes about 10 days to plan the radiation, which can delay treatment and expose healthy organs to unnecessary harm. The researchers used MRI scans to better target lymph nodes and AI to automate the planning, aiming to reduce side effects and shorten preparation time. The study involved 60 adults with blood diseases who were already scheduled for this type of radiation.