AI in the Cancer Journey: How I'm Using AI to Help My Son

In a deeply personal episode of The Cognitive Revolution, Nathan shares his family's recent medical crisis: his six-year-old son, Ernie, has been diagnosed with Burkitt leukemia. He details the rapid onset of the illness, the initial misdiagnoses, and the eventual start of successful chemotherapy. Nathan then transitions into a discussion about how he has been leveraging AI to navigate this challenging situation, from getting second opinions on diagnoses and treatment plans to managing potential risks like mold exposure in their home. He emphasizes the indispensable role AI has played in empowering him to advocate for his son's care, make informed decisions, and stay ahead of potential complications, particularly highlighting the value of GPT-5 Pro and a promising new model believed to be Gemini 3. He also touches on broader implications for the medical field, including the need for data reform and a "right to try," and the potential for AI to accelerate medical breakthroughs.