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ReviewCureus2026

The Present and Future Applications of Modern Technologies as Useful Tools in the Management of Cancer: A Narrative Review.

Victor C Okebalama, Onyebuchukwu Eke, Nwora Oli, Oluyemisi Okwudishu, Obioma Aririsukwu, Cyprian Okoronkwo, Orevaoghene Edewor, Precious Michael, Odutola Odugbemi, Cyril Akwuruoha and 7 more

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Review in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

17 authors.

Victor C OkebalamaDepartment of Anatomic Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, NGA.
Onyebuchukwu EkeOncology/Toxicology, Nigeria Police Directorate of Medical Services, Abuja, NGA.
Nwora OliPaediatrics, Nottingham University Hospitals National Health Service (NHS) Trust, Nottingham, GBR.
Oluyemisi OkwudishuDepartment of Internal Medicine, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, NGA.
Obioma AririsukwuMedical Department, St. Francois Medical Centre, Abuja, NGA.
Cyprian OkoronkwoDepartment of Internal Medicine, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Tabuk, SAU.
Orevaoghene EdeworCritical Care Unit, Newham University Hospital, London, GBR.
Precious MichaelDepartment of Oncology and Palliative Medicine, Jazan Specialist Hospital, Jazan, SAU.
Odutola OdugbemiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, NGA.
Cyril AkwuruohaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, NGA.
David AkwuruohaDepartment of Internal Medicine, Benjamin S. Carson (Snr) College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, NGA.
Olabiyi OlaniranVascular and Endovascular Surgery Department, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School Teaching Hospital, Boston, USA.
Joshua OdeyinkaDepartment of Surgery, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, NGA.
Christain UgochukwuDepartment of Paediatrics, Babcock University Teaching Hospital, Ilishan-Remo, NGA.
Peace OgbodoDepartment of Internal Medicine, Benjamin S. Carson (Snr) College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, NGA.
Chisom NnadozieDepartment of Internal Medicine, Benjamin S. Carson (Snr) College of Health and Medical Sciences, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, NGA.
Uzor VictorDepartment of Internal Medicine, Novena University, Ogume, NGA.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cancer care is becoming increasingly complex globally, with rising cases and challenges for conventional systems. Technology aids in managing this complexity, but it does not replace clinical expertise. The integration of digital tools, artificial intelligence (AI) in imaging and diagnostics, and machine learning in treatment planning marks a shift in oncology. However, successful implementation requires careful evaluation, particularly in nursing practice, where AI assists in symptom tracking and care coordination. Challenges include digital literacy among older patients and ethical issues such as data protection and algorithmic transparency. Rapid adoption without adequate understanding may contribute to long-term negative outcomes. The narrative review explores the present and future applications of modern technology, such as artificial intelligence, robotics, machine learning, telemedicine (including remote patient monitoring), the internet of medical things (such as wearable devices), genomic technologies, and nanotechnology in medicine, among others, in the management of cancer.

Indexed as

artificial intelligence (ai)genomic technologyhealthcare technologyinternet of medical thingsmachine learning (ml)nanotechnology in medicineoncologytelemedicine (tm)

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PMID42367411
PMCPMC13298799

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