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ArticleJMIR public health and surveillance2024

Predicting Lung Cancer Survival to the Future: Population-Based Cancer Survival Modeling Study.

Fan-Tsui Meng, Jing-Rong Jhuang, Yan-Teng Peng, Chun-Ju Chiang, Ya-Wen Yang, Chi-Yen Huang, Kuo-Ping Huang, Wen-Chung Lee

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Fan-Tsui Meng *Institute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-9357-0461
Jing-Rong Jhuang *Institute of Statistical Science, Academia Sinica, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-0760-921X
Yan-Teng PengParexel International Company Limited, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-6678-3031
Chun-Ju ChiangInstitute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0002-1330-5319
Ya-Wen YangInstitute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-6330-6830
Chi-Yen HuangHealth Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0009-0000-0855-4057
Kuo-Ping HuangHealth Promotion Administration, Ministry of Health and Welfare, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0001-6795-507X
Wen-Chung LeeInstitute of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.ORCID 0000-0003-3171-7672

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Abstract

backgroundLung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally, with late diagnoses often resulting in poor prognosis. In response, the Lung Ambition Alliance aims to double the 5-year survival rate by 2025.

objectiveUsing the Taiwan Cancer Registry, this study uses the survivorship-period-cohort model to assess the feasibility of achieving this goal by predicting future survival rates of patients with lung cancer in Taiwan.

methodsThis retrospective study analyzed data from 205,104 patients with lung cancer registered between 1997 and 2018. Survival rates were calculated using the survivorship-period-cohort model, focusing on 1-year interval survival rates and extrapolating to predict 5-year outcomes for diagnoses up to 2020, as viewed from 2025. Model validation involved comparing predicted rates with actual data using symmetric mean absolute percentage error.

resultsThe study identified notable improvements in survival rates beginning in 2004, with the predicted 5-year survival rate for 2020 reaching 38.7%, marking a considerable increase from the most recent available data of 23.8% for patients diagnosed in 2013. Subgroup analysis revealed varied survival improvements across different demographics and histological types. Predictions based on current trends indicate that achieving the Lung Ambition Alliance's goal could be within reach.

conclusionsThe analysis demonstrates notable improvements in lung cancer survival rates in Taiwan, driven by the adoption of low-dose computed tomography screening, alongside advances in diagnostic technologies and treatment strategies. While the ambitious target set by the Lung Ambition Alliance appears achievable, ongoing advancements in medical technology and health policies will be crucial. The study underscores the potential impact of continued enhancements in lung cancer management and the importance of strategic health interventions to further improve survival outcomes.

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Lung NeoplasmsAdultAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleForecastingHumansMaleMiddle AgedRegistriesRetrospective StudiesSurvival AnalysisSurvival RateTaiwanearly diagnosislow-dose computed tomographylung cancerlung cancer screeningpopulation-basedpopulation healthpredictionprognosispublic healthsurveillancesurvivalsurvival trendsurvivorship-period-cohort model

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