Kexin Xu, Yueran Xu, Qing Shi. Harnessing computational power for intelligent oncology in the age of large models: Status, challenges, and prospects[J]. Intelligent Oncology, 2026, 2(1): 100038.
DOI:
Kexin Xu, Yueran Xu, Qing Shi. Harnessing computational power for intelligent oncology in the age of large models: Status, challenges, and prospects[J]. Intelligent Oncology, 2026, 2(1): 100038.DOI: 10.1016/j.intonc.2026.100038.
Harnessing computational power for intelligent oncology in the age of large models: Status, challenges, and prospects
摘要
The integration of large-scale foundation models (e.g.
GPT series and AlphaFold) into oncology is fundamentally transforming both research methodologies and clinical practices
driven by unprecedented advancements in computational power. This review synthesizes recent progress in the application of large language models to core oncological tasks
including medical imaging analysis
genomic interpretation
and personalized treatment planning. Underpinned by advanced computational infrastructures
such as graphics processing unit/tensor processing unit clusters
heterogeneous computing
and cloud platforms
these models enable superior representation learning and generalization across multimodal data sources. This review examines how these infrastructures overcome key bottlenecks in intelligent oncology through scalable optimization strategies
including mixed-precision training
memory optimization
and heterogeneous computing. Alongside these technical advancements
the review explores pressing challenges
such as data heterogeneity
limited model interpretability
regulatory uncertainties
and the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Special emphasis is placed on emerging solutions
encompassing green AI and edge computing
which offer promising approaches for low-resource deployment scenarios. Additionally
the review highlights the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration among oncology
computer science
ethics
and policy to ensure that AI systems are not only powerful but also transparent
safe
and clinically relevant. Finally
the review outlines potential avenues for future research aimed at developing robust
scalable
and human-centered frameworks for intelligent oncology.
Abstract
The integration of large-scale foundation models (e.g.
GPT series and AlphaFold) into oncology is fundamentally transforming both research methodologies and clinical practices
driven by unprecedented advancements in computational power. This review synthesizes recent progress in the application of large language models to core oncological tasks
including medical imaging analysis
genomic interpretation
and personalized treatment planning. Underpinned by advanced computational infrastructures
such as graphics processing unit/tensor processing unit clusters
heterogeneous computing
and cloud platforms
these models enable superior representation learning and generalization across multimodal data sources. This review examines how these infrastructures overcome key bottlenecks in intelligent oncology through scalable optimization strategies
including mixed-precision training
memory optimization
and heterogeneous computing. Alongside these technical advancements
the review explores pressing challenges
such as data heterogeneity
limited model interpretability
regulatory uncertainties
and the environmental impact of artificial intelligence (AI) systems. Special emphasis is placed on emerging solutions
encompassing green AI and edge computing
which offer promising approaches for low-resource deployment scenarios. Additionally
the review highlights the critical role of interdisciplinary collaboration among oncology
computer science
ethics
and policy to ensure that AI systems are not only powerful but also transparent
safe
and clinically relevant. Finally
the review outlines potential avenues for future research aimed at developing robust
scalable
and human-centered frameworks for intelligent oncology.