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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Health
Nicole Wootton-Cane

How cancer could soon be detected using just a voice note

Sore throat and a lump in the throat are both symptoms of laryngeal cancer (Alamy/PA) -

AI could soon be able to tell whether patients have cancer of the voice box using just a voice note, according to new research.

Scientists recorded the voices of men with and without abormalities in their vocal folds - which can be an early sign of laryngeal cancer - and found differences in vocal qualities including pitch, volume, and clarity. They now say AI could be used to detect these “vocal biomarkers”, leading to earlier, less invasive diagnosis.

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