Deep-Transfer-Learning-Based Natural Language Processing of Serial Free-Text Computed Tomography Reports for Predicting Survival of Patients With Pancreatic Cancer.

Journal: JCO clinical cancer informatics
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Abstract

PURPOSE: To explore the predictive potential of serial computed tomography (CT) radiology reports for pancreatic cancer survival using natural language processing (NLP).

Authors

  • Sunkyu Kim
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul 02841, South Korea.
  • Seung-Seob Kim
  • Eejung Kim
    Department of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
  • Michael Cecchini
    Department of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology), Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT.
  • Mi-Suk Park
    Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Ji A Choi
    Song-dang Institute for Cancer Research, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Sung Hyun Kim
    World Institute of Kimchi, Gwangju, 61755 Korea.
  • Ho Kyoung Hwang
    Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Chang Moo Kang
    Division of Hepatobiliary and Pancreatic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
  • Hye Jin Choi
    Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.
  • Sang Joon Shin
    Division of Medical Oncology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Yonsei University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea.
  • Jaewoo Kang
    Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Korea University, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
  • Choong-Kun Lee
    Pancreaticobiliary Cancer Clinic, Yonsei Cancer Center, Severance Hospital, Seoul, Korea.