Enhanced non-invasive machine learning approach for early colorectal cancer detection: Predictive modeling and validation in a Jordanian cohort.

Journal: Computers in biology and medicine
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks as the third most prevalent cancer worldwide, posing significant public health challenges. Late-stage detection often results in poor treatment outcomes, elevating mortality rates. The economic and psychological burdens of CRC treatment underscore the need for early detection.

Authors

  • Soha Kanaan
    Princess Sumaya University for Technology,(PSUT), Amman, Jordan. Electronic address: sohakanaan@yahoo.com.
  • Ahmad Altamimi
    Department of Software Engineering, Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), Amman, Jordan.
  • Hazem Qattous
    Department of Software Engineering, Princess Sumaya University for Technology (PSUT), Amman, Jordan.
  • Haitham Rbeihat
    Royal Medical Services, Amman, Jordan.