Utilizing data mining for predictive modeling of colorectal cancer using electronic medical records

Mark Hoogendoorn, Leon M G Moons, Mattijs E. Numans, Robert Jan Sips

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Abstract

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a relatively common cause of death around the globe. Predictive models for the development of CRC could be highly valuable and could facilitate an early diagnosis and increased survival rates. Currently available predictive models are improving, but do not fully utilize the wealth of data available about patients in routine care nor do they take advantage of the developments in the area of data mining. In this paper, a first attempt to generate a predictive model using the CHAID decision tree learner based on anonymously extracted Electronic Medical Records is reported, showing an area under the curve (AUC) of .839 for the adult population and .702 for the age group between 55 and 75.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
PublisherSpringer-Verlag
Pages132-141
Number of pages10
Volume8609 LNAI
ISBN (Print)9783319098906
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2014
Event2014 International Conference on Brain Informatics and Health, BIH 2014 - Warsaw, United Kingdom
Duration: 11 Aug 201414 Aug 2014

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Computer Science (including subseries Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence and Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics)
Volume8609 LNAI
ISSN (Print)03029743
ISSN (Electronic)16113349

Conference

Conference2014 International Conference on Brain Informatics and Health, BIH 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityWarsaw
Period11/08/1414/08/14

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