Imaging-Based Deep Graph Neural Networks for Survival Analysis in Early Stage Lung Cancer Using CT: A Multicenter Study.

cox proportional-hazards graph convolutional networks lung cancer lung graph model survival prediction

Journal

Frontiers in oncology
ISSN: 2234-943X
Titre abrégé: Front Oncol
Pays: Switzerland
ID NLM: 101568867

Informations de publication

Date de publication:
2022
Historique:
received: 02 02 2022
accepted: 16 06 2022
entrez: 8 8 2022
pubmed: 9 8 2022
medline: 9 8 2022
Statut: epublish

Résumé

Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality, and accurate prediction of patient survival can aid treatment planning and potentially improve outcomes. In this study, we proposed an automated system capable of lung segmentation and survival prediction using graph convolution neural network (GCN) with CT data in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. In this retrospective study, we segmented 10 parts of the lung CT images and built individual lung graphs as inputs to train a GCN model to predict 5-year overall survival. A Cox proportional-hazard model, a set of machine learning (ML) models, a convolutional neural network based on tumor (Tumor-CNN), and the current TNM staging system were used as comparison. A total of 1,705 patients (main cohort) and 125 patients (external validation cohort) with lung cancer (stages I and II) were included. The GCN model was significantly predictive of 5-year overall survival with an AUC of 0.732 (p < 0.0001). The model stratified patients into low- and high-risk groups, which were associated with overall survival (HR = 5.41; 95% CI:, 2.32-10.14; p < 0.0001). On external validation dataset, our GCN model achieved the AUC score of 0.678 (95% CI: 0.564-0.792; p < 0.0001). The proposed GCN model outperformed all ML, Tumor-CNN, and TNM staging models. This study demonstrated the value of utilizing medical imaging graph structure data, resulting in a robust and effective model for the prediction of survival in early-stage lung cancer.

Sections du résumé

Background UNASSIGNED
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related mortality, and accurate prediction of patient survival can aid treatment planning and potentially improve outcomes. In this study, we proposed an automated system capable of lung segmentation and survival prediction using graph convolution neural network (GCN) with CT data in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients.
Methods UNASSIGNED
In this retrospective study, we segmented 10 parts of the lung CT images and built individual lung graphs as inputs to train a GCN model to predict 5-year overall survival. A Cox proportional-hazard model, a set of machine learning (ML) models, a convolutional neural network based on tumor (Tumor-CNN), and the current TNM staging system were used as comparison.
Findings UNASSIGNED
A total of 1,705 patients (main cohort) and 125 patients (external validation cohort) with lung cancer (stages I and II) were included. The GCN model was significantly predictive of 5-year overall survival with an AUC of 0.732 (p < 0.0001). The model stratified patients into low- and high-risk groups, which were associated with overall survival (HR = 5.41; 95% CI:, 2.32-10.14; p < 0.0001). On external validation dataset, our GCN model achieved the AUC score of 0.678 (95% CI: 0.564-0.792; p < 0.0001).
Interpretation UNASSIGNED
The proposed GCN model outperformed all ML, Tumor-CNN, and TNM staging models. This study demonstrated the value of utilizing medical imaging graph structure data, resulting in a robust and effective model for the prediction of survival in early-stage lung cancer.

Identifiants

pubmed: 35936706
doi: 10.3389/fonc.2022.868186
pmc: PMC9351205
doi:

Types de publication

Journal Article

Langues

eng

Pagination

868186

Informations de copyright

Copyright © 2022 Lian, Long, Huang, Ng, Lee, Lam, Fang, Dou and Vardhanabhuti.

Déclaration de conflit d'intérêts

The authors declare that the research was conducted in the absence of any commercial or financial relationships that could be construed as a potential conflict of interest.

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Auteurs

Jie Lian (J)

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Yonghao Long (Y)

Department of Computer Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Fan Huang (F)

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Kei Shing Ng (KS)

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Faith M Y Lee (FMY)

Faculty of Medicine, University College London, London, United Kingdom.

David C L Lam (DCL)

Department of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Benjamin X L Fang (BXL)

Department of Radiology, Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Qi Dou (Q)

Department of Computer Science, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

Varut Vardhanabhuti (V)

Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.

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