How a photo of a person’s face could help predict whether they’ll survive cancer treatment - CNN

“A new AI model can analyze a simple selfie to estimate a cancer patient’s likelihood of surviving treatment, using facial features to infer biological age and overall health. The technology, developed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, could transform pre‑treatment risk stratification in oncology, enabling clinicians to tailor therapies and allocate resources more efficiently. In the U.S., where cancer care costs exceed $160 billion annually, such predictive tools could reduce unnecessary aggressive treatments, lower healthcare expenditures, and improve patient outcomes. Expert Analysis: By integrating facial biometrics into clinical workflows, this approach may accelerate the adoption of precision oncology, but it also raises privacy and regulatory challenges that stakeholders must address to ensure equitable access.”