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ArticleBMJ open2023

Development and validation of a prognostic nomogram for predicting cancer-specific survival in advanced endometrial carcinoma after surgery: a retrospective analysis of the SEER Database.

Chunqin Zheng, Weiqiang Chen, Zhixiang Zheng, Xiaoling Liang, Xiuxia Xu, Danmei Fang, Ruijun Ma, Fufang Fan, Yanhong Ni, Peili Zhang and 1 more

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Chunqin ZhengDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China 467430374@qq.com.ORCID 0000-0003-1840-9173
Weiqiang ChenDepartment of Anesthesiology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Zhixiang ZhengDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Xiaoling LiangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Xiuxia XuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Danmei FangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Ruijun MaDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Fufang FanDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Yanhong NiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Peili ZhangDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.
Xuanhua WuDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Shantou Central Hospital, Shantou, Guangdong, China.

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Abstract

objectiveWe aimed to construct and validate a prognostic nomogram to predict cancer-specific survival (CSS) after surgery in patients with advanced endometrial carcinoma (EC).

designRetrospective cohort study. SETTING AND

participantsThe Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) Database contains cancer incidence and survival data from population-based cancer registries in the USA. A total of 5445 patients from the SEER Database diagnosed with advanced EC between 2004 and 2015 were included and randomised 7:3 into a training cohort (n=3812) and a validation cohort (n=1633). OUTCOME MEASURE: CSS.

resultsThe nomograms for CSS included 10 variables (positive regional nodes, age, tumour size, International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) stage, grade, ethnicity, income, radiation, chemotherapy and historical stage) based on the forward stepwise regression results. They revealed discrimination and calibration using the concordance index (C-index) and area under the time-dependent receiver operating characteristic curve, with a C-index value of 0.7324 (95% CI=0.7181 to 0.7468) and 0.7511 (95% CI=0.7301 to 0.7722) for the training and validation cohorts, respectively. Using calibration plots, a high degree of conformance was shown between the predicted and observed results. Additionally, a comparison of the nomogram and FIGO staging based on changes in the C-index, net reclassification index and integrated discrimination improvement demonstrated that the nomogram had better accuracy and efficacy.

conclusionsWe successfully constructed an accurate and effective nomogram to predict CSS in patients with advanced EC, which may help clinicians determine optimal individualised treatment strategies for patients with advanced EC. The predictive performance of the nomogram was evaluated thoroughly, but only internally. Therefore, further validation using different data sources is warranted in future related studies.

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Endometrial NeoplasmsNomogramsCalibrationFemaleHumansPregnancyPrognosisRetrospective StudiesGynaecological oncologyHealth economicsRadiation oncologySurgical pathology

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PMCPMC10510925

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