Cancer Survival Data Representation for Improved Parametric and Dynamic Lifetime Analysis

Survival functions are often characterized by a median survival time or a 5-year survival. Whether or not such representation is sufficient depends on tumour development. Different tumour stages have different mean survival times after therapy. The validity of an exponential decay and the origins of...

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Main Authors: Lode K.J. Vandamme, Peter A.A.F. Wouters, Gerrit D. Slooter, Ignace H.J.T. de Hingh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/7/4/123