Quantum Oncology: The Applications of Quantum Computing in Cancer Research.

Journal: Journal of medical systems
Published Date: Jul 23, 2025

Abstract

A global technological race is underway to develop increasingly powerful and precise quantum computers. As a transformative computing paradigm, quantum computing offers the potential for exponentially accelerating specific algorithms, thereby providing the necessary computational power to process vast amounts of data. In light of the challenges classical computing faces with the complexity and volume of oncology data, we introduce the concept of "quantum oncology" and explore its potential applications throughout the cancer care continuum. Additionally, we address several challenges and potential solutions for integrating quantum computing into oncology research. By illuminating these issues, we aim to deepen the understanding of quantum computing's potential in oncology and advocate for multidisciplinary collaboration to propel the advancement of precision oncology. CLINICAL TRIAL NUMBER: Not applicable.

Authors

  • Jiaran Li
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, No.17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China.
  • Li Li
    Department of Gastric Surgery, Sichuan Clinical Research Center for Cancer, Sichuan Cancer Hospital & Institute, Sichuan Cancer Center, Affiliated Cancer Hospital of University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, Chengdu, China.
  • Ning Liu
    School of Public Health, Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, China.
  • Fuhao Xu
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, No.17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China.
  • Tao Hu
    Department of Preventive Dentistry, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China.
  • Shuanghu Yuan
    Department of Radiation Oncology, Division of Life Sciences and Medicine, The First Affiliated Hospital of USTC, University of Science and Technology of China, No.17 Lujiang Road, Hefei, 230001, Anhui, China. yuanshuanghu@sina.com.

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