Next-Generation Cancer Treatment with AI and FHIR for Personalized Medicine

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This article reports on Varian’s latest proposals for cancer treatment presented at a Taiwan medical technology exhibition. The background highlights two major challenges: the continuous increase in global cancer patients and the rising burden on healthcare personnel. In response, the field of radiation therapy is demanding solutions that are both faster and better. To address this, Varian unveiled a comprehensive next-generation cancer treatment solution, integrating Germany's precision equipment—a 'new generation linear accelerator combined with a six-dimensional dynamic therapy bed.' Furthermore, they aim to develop a 'smart cancer care ecosystem' by combining an intelligent cancer information system connected via the FHIR international standard and advanced imaging technologies such as photon-counting CT and MRI. This integration of multiple sophisticated technologies is expected to revolutionize future cancer treatment by enabling personalized precision medicine. The content serves as an insight into current medical IT trends in Taiwan, emphasizing that utilizing the international FHIR standard for data linkage plays a crucial role in integrating advanced diagnostic imaging equipment with complex therapeutic devices.