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. 2024 Aug 23;10(17):e36743.
doi: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e36743. eCollection 2024 Sep 15.

Emerging research trends in artificial intelligence for cancer diagnostic systems: A comprehensive review

Sagheer Abbas  1 , Muhammad Asif  2 , Abdur Rehman  3 , Meshal Alharbi  4 , Muhammad Adnan Khan  5   6   7 , Nouh Elmitwally  8   9
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Emerging research trends in artificial intelligence for cancer diagnostic systems: A comprehensive review

Sagheer Abbas et al. Heliyon. .

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Abstract

This review article offers a comprehensive analysis of current developments in the application of machine learning for cancer diagnostic systems. The effectiveness of machine learning approaches has become evident in improving the accuracy and speed of cancer detection, addressing the complexities of large and intricate medical datasets. This review aims to evaluate modern machine learning techniques employed in cancer diagnostics, covering various algorithms, including supervised and unsupervised learning, as well as deep learning and federated learning methodologies. Data acquisition and preprocessing methods for different types of data, such as imaging, genomics, and clinical records, are discussed. The paper also examines feature extraction and selection techniques specific to cancer diagnosis. Model training, evaluation metrics, and performance comparison methods are explored. Additionally, the review provides insights into the applications of machine learning in various cancer types and discusses challenges related to dataset limitations, model interpretability, multi-omics integration, and ethical considerations. The emerging field of explainable artificial intelligence (XAI) in cancer diagnosis is highlighted, emphasizing specific XAI techniques proposed to improve cancer diagnostics. These techniques include interactive visualization of model decisions and feature importance analysis tailored for enhanced clinical interpretation, aiming to enhance both diagnostic accuracy and transparency in medical decision-making. The paper concludes by outlining future directions, including personalized medicine, federated learning, deep learning advancements, and ethical considerations. This review aims to guide researchers, clinicians, and policymakers in the development of efficient and interpretable machine learning-based cancer diagnostic systems.

Keywords: Artificial intelligence; Cancer diagnostics; Explainable AI; Federated learning; Machine learning deep learning.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this article. Authors have not recieved any funding for this manuscript.

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Flow diagram for systematic review conducted.
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Application of AI, ML, and DL in digital healthcare [36].
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Artificial intelligence in cancer detection.
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Federated learning applications in healthcare.
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Explainable AI model.
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