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AI Tool Reveals Cancer Survival Linked to Perceived Age

5/11/2025

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Mass General Brigham researchers have unveiled FaceAge, an innovative AI tool that analyzes facial photos to estimate biological age and predict cancer survival. In a study involving over 6,000 patients, cancer patients appeared five years older than their actual age, revealing a troubling link between perceived age and survival rates. Further studies are essential for clinical use.

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Mass General Brigham researchers have unveiled FaceAge, an innovative AI tool that analyzes facial photos to estimate biological age and predict cancer survival. In a study involving over 6,000 patients, cancer patients appeared five years older than their actual age, revealing a troubling link between perceived age and survival rates. Further studies are essential for clinical use.