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AI Tool Detects Pancreatic Cancer Early in China

1/2/2026

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  • In eastern China, Qiu Sijun, a retired bricklayer, learned he had pancreatic cancer after a routine diabetes checkup.
  • An artificial-intelligence (AI) tool used by the hospital enables early detection of the cancer.
  • Dr. Zhu Kelei, head of the pancreatic department, removed the tumor, illustrating AI’s role in early detection of pancreatic cancer in China.