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AI tool that predicts side-effect risk in breast cancer patients to be trialled

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Artificial intelligence (AI) could help predict if someone with breast cancer is at risk of side effects from surgery or radiotherapy, according to researchers.

It is hoped the technology, which is set to be trialled in the coming years, will allow doctors to provide more individualised care to their patients.

Side-effects of treatment can include scarring, skin changes, heart damage from radiation and

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