AI could predict whether cancer treatments will work, experts say: 'Exciting time in medicine'

Doctors believe Artificial Intelligence is now saving lives, after a major advancement in breast cancer screenings. A.I. is detecting early signs of the disease, in some cases years before doctors would find the cancer on a traditional scan. A chemotherapy alternative called immunotherapy is showing promise in treating cancer -- and a new artificial intelligence tool could help ensure that patients have the best possible experience. Immunotherapy, first approved in 2011, uses the cancer patient's own immune system to target and fight cancer. While it doesn't work for everyone, for the 15% to 20% who do see results, it can be life-saving.