Paging Dr. AI; Myth Busting in Cancer; Oncologists Shine in Malpractice Survey

— News, features, and commentary about cancer-related issues May 1, 2026 • 2 min read Could the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare lead to a license to practice oncology? (ASCO AI in Oncology) Informed by an analysis of 2,000 abdominal CT scans, a next-generation AI system helped clinicians identify pancreatic cancer up to 3 years before clinical diagnosis. (Mayo Clinic) Using serial facial photos of patients with cancer, an AI program showed that signs of accelerated biological aging predicted lower odds for survival. (Mass General Brigham) A phase III trial of light-activated synthetic hypericin for cutaneous T-cell lymphoma ended early after an interim analysis showed the trial was unlikely to meet the primary endpoint, Soligenix announced. Busted: The truth behind seven myths about lung cancer. (CNN) Sara Gore, the 49-year-old host of NBC New York's "Open House" and "New York Live," announced her breast cancer diagnosis. (People) Myths, taboos, and outdated information are addressed in new prostate cancer screening guidelines for patients that also show the benefits of screening outweigh the harms, according to the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. An overlooked measure in the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act may be helping Medicare beneficiaries with adherence to costly