N.S. to use AI to advance cancer care research, treatment

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January 04, 2024

Nova Scotia Health entered a 10-year oncology partnership with Varian that includes utilizing AI in digital imaging. The partnership will provide N.S. with equipment and software to expand the oncology transformation project across the province. Benefits include:

  • Expansion of the provincial cancer screening and cancer survivorship programs;
  • Earlier detection of cancers with improved diagnostics;
  • Treatments that are less invasive and more personalized; and
  • Improved outcomes for patients.

Nova Scotia Health will invest up to $224 million in the project.

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