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Home-based cancer care is expanding through telemedicine, yet patients often face long intervals between clinical visits with limited symptom surveillance. Edge artificial intelligence (Edge-AI) enables continuous physiologic monitoring using on-device analysis of wearable and sensor data, reducing reliance on cloud transmission and preserving privacy. Early clinical studies report reduced emergency department utilization, though survival outcomes remain unproven. Key challenges include clinical integration, alert workflow design, data governance, and equity in access. When responsibly implemented, Edge-AI may enhance timely intervention, protect patient autonomy, and support scalable home oncology care.
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