How can AI help me check my cancer records for gaps?
The short answer
AI can read your medical records, turn them into a structured picture of your case, and compare that against treatment guidelines to flag likely gaps: missing tests, unexplored options, or trials you might qualify for. It is a way to prepare better questions, not to replace your doctor.
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Who this applies to
Anyone who wants a second, systematic look at their own case, to make sure their testing is complete and their options are fully explored before their next appointment.
What "checking for gaps" means
Your care is spread across pathology reports, imaging, labs, and visit notes, often at different institutions, and no single person holds all of it at once. Checking for gaps means assembling that scattered record into one clear picture of your diagnosis, testing, and treatment, then comparing it against what guidelines recommend for your situation, to see what might be missing.
How it works
AI reads your uploaded records and extracts the structured facts of your case: cancer type, stage, biomarkers tested, treatments received, and how you responded. It compares that picture against guideline-based expectations for your diagnosis, and surfaces likely gaps: a standard biomarker that has not been tested, a treatment option not yet discussed, or a clinical trial your case may match. Every finding is meant to become a question for your care team.
What it does not replace
This is a preparation tool, not a doctor. It does not diagnose, prescribe, or make decisions. It helps you understand your own case and walk into appointments with sharper, better-informed questions. Your oncologist remains the one who interprets your situation and makes the call.
Questions to ask your oncologist
- Here are the gaps a review of my records flagged. Are any of these worth acting on?
- Is my biomarker testing complete for my cancer type?
- Are there treatment options or trials we have not yet discussed?
Check this against your case
Upload your records and OpenCancer does exactly this: reads your case, checks it against guidelines for your diagnosis, and gives you a plain-language list of possible gaps to raise with your team.
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Written by OpenCancer’s science team and grounded in NCCN and NCI guidance. Independent medical review by our clinical team is in progress.
For informational purposes only. This page is grounded in published guidelines and is not medical advice. Always consult your oncologist or care team before making treatment decisions.