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ArticleDiscover oncology2025

Multi-objective deep learning for lung cancer detection in CT images: enhancements in tumor classification, localization, and diagnostic efficiency.

Abdulqader Faris Abdulqader, S Abdulameer, Ashok Kumar Bishoyi, Anupam Yadav, M M Rekha, Mayank Kundlas, V Kavitha, Zafar Aminov, Zahraa Saad Abdulali, Mariem Alwan and 3 more

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Article in Discover oncology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Abdulqader Faris AbdulqaderCollege of Pharmacy, Alnoor University, Nineveh, Iraq.
S AbdulameerDepartment of Automobile Engineering, College of Engineering, Al-Musayab, University of Babylon, Babylon, Iraq.
Ashok Kumar BishoyiDepartment of Microbiology, Faculty of Science, Marwadi University Research Center, Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, 360003, India.
Anupam YadavDepartment of Computer Engineering and Application, GLA University, Mathura, 281406, India.
M M RekhaDepartment of Chemistry and Biochemistry, School of Sciences, JAIN (Deemed to be University), Bangalore, Karnataka, India.
Mayank KundlasCentre for Research Impact & Outcome, Chitkara University Institute of Engineering and Technology, Chitkara University, Rajpura, Punjab, 140401, India.
V KavithaDepartment of Chemistry, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Zafar AminovDepartment of Public Health and Healthcare Management, Samarkand State Medical University, 18 Amir Temur Street, Samarkand, Uzbekistan.
Zahraa Saad AbdulaliCollege of Health and Medical Technology, National University of Science and Technology, Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar, 64001, Iraq.
Mariem AlwanPharmacy College, Al-Farahidi University, Baghdad, Iraq.
Mahmood JawadDepartment of Pharmacy, Al-Zahrawi University College, Karbala, Iraq.
Hiba MushtaqGilgamesh Ahliya University, Baghdad, Iraq.
Bagher FarhoodDepartment of Medical Physics and Radiology, Faculty of Paramedical Sciences, Kashan University of Medical Sciences, Kashan, Iran. farhood-b@kaums.ac.ir.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2290-7220

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Abstract

objectiveThis study aims to develop and evaluate an advanced deep learning framework for the detection, classification, and localization of lung tumors in computed tomography (CT) scan images. MATERIALS AND

methodsThe research utilized a dataset of 1608 CT scan images, including 623 cancerous and 985 non-cancerous cases, all carefully labeled for accurate tumor detection, classification (benign or malignant), and localization. The preprocessing involved optimizing window settings, adjusting slice thickness, and applying advanced data augmentation techniques to enhance the model's robustness and generalizability. The proposed model incorporated innovative components such as transformer-based attention layers, adaptive anchor-free mechanisms, and an improved feature pyramid network. These features enabled the model to efficiently handle detection, classification, and localization tasks. The dataset was split into 70% for training, 15% for validation, and 15% for testing. A multi-task loss function was used to balance the three objectives and optimize the model's performance. Evaluation metrics included mean average precision (mAP), intersection over union (IoU), accuracy, precision, and recall.

resultsThe proposed model demonstrated outstanding performance, achieving a mAP of 96.26%, IoU of 95.76%, precision of 98.11%, and recall of 98.83% on the test dataset. It outperformed existing models, including You Only Look Once (YOLO)v9 and YOLOv10, with YOLOv10 achieving a mAP of 95.23% and YOLOv9 achieving 95.70%. The proposed model showed faster convergence, better stability, and superior detection capabilities, particularly in localizing smaller tumors. Its multi-task learning framework significantly improved diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

conclusionThe proposed model offers a robust and scalable solution for lung cancer detection, providing real-time inference, multi-task learning, and high accuracy. It holds significant potential for clinical integration to improve diagnostic outcomes and patient care.

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CT imagingDeep learningLung cancerMulti-task learning

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PMCPMC12000487

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