ChatGPT versus DeepSeek in head and neck cancer staging and treatment planning: guideline-based study

Although DeepSeek V3 demonstrated promising capability for clinical decision support in head and neck oncology, these artificial intelligence tools cannot replace multidisciplinary tumor boards. However, they can significantly streamline clinical workflows by rapidly organizing patient data, thereby enhancing board efficiency. Future efforts should prioritize the development and integration of secure, institution-specific, local large language models tailored for oncological decision-making.