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ArticleCancer imaging : the official publication of the International Cancer Imaging Society2025

Collaborative assessment of the risk of postoperative progression in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer: a robust federated learning model.

Yu Liu, Xiaobei Duan, Xiaojuan Chen, Kunwei Li, Qiong Li, Ke Liu, Wansheng Long, Huan Lin, Bao Feng, Xiangmeng Chen

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Yu LiuChongqing Big Data Collaborative Innovation Center, Chongqing, China.
Xiaobei DuanDepartment of Nuclear Medicine, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Jiangmen, China.
Xiaojuan ChenDepartment of Radiology, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Jiangmen, China.
Kunwei LiDepartment of Radiology, The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Zhuhai, China.
Qiong LiDepartment of Radiology, Sun Yat-sen University Cancer Center, Guangzhou, China.
Ke LiuSchool of Computer Science and Technology, Chongqing University of Posts and Telecommunications, Chongqing, China.
Wansheng LongJiangmen Key Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence in Medical Image Computation and Application, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Jiangmen, China.
Huan LinChongqing Big Data Collaborative Innovation Center, Chongqing, China. linhuan@gdph.org.cn.
Bao FengLaboratory of Intelligent Detection and Information Processing, Guilin University of Aerospace Technology, Guilin, China. fengbao1986.love@163.com.
Xiangmeng ChenDepartment of Radiology, Jiangmen Central Hospital, Jiangmen, China. 3897001254@qq.com.

Funding

Chongqing Big Data Collaborative Innovation Center CQBDCIC202304GUAT Special Research Projecton the Strategic Development of Distinctive Interdisciplinary Fields TS2024231National Natural Science Foundation of China 62176104National Natural Science Foundation of China 82460361
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Abstract

backgroundWhile the TNM staging system provides valuable insights into the extent of disease, predicting postoperative progression in early-stage non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) remains a significant challenge. An effective bioimaging prognostic marker for early-stage NSCLC, powered by artificial intelligence, could greatly assist clinicians in making informed treatment decisions.

methodsA total of 926 patients from four centers (A, B, C, and D) with histologically confirmed stage I or II solid non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who underwent surgical resection were retrospectively reviewed. In this study, we propose a robust federated learning model (RFed) designed to predict the risk of postoperative progression in early-stage NSCLC patients. The diagnostic efficiency of the RFed model was evaluated using the area under the curve (AUC) and Decision Curve Analysis (DCA). Additionally, the model's performance was further validated through Kaplan-Meier survival analysis, with statistical significance assessed using the log-rank test. Finally, the robustness, generalizability, and interpretability of the RFed model were comprehensively evaluated to confirm its clinical applicability.

resultsExperimental results demonstrated the superior performance of the RFed model. Specifically, RFed achieved AUC values of 0.936, 0.861, 0.925, and 0.970 on the test sets from the four centers. DCA further revealed that RFed provided a greater net benefit compared to the clinical model across a threshold probability range of 0.02 to 0.99. Moreover, Kaplan-Meier curves showed improved discrimination between high-risk and low-risk groups when compared to other models, highlighting its enhanced predictive capability.

conclusionsThe RFed model demonstrates significant effectiveness in predicting the risk of postoperative progression in early-stage NSCLC patients. Its clinical application value lies in its potential to enhance stratified management and support the development of precise treatment strategies for this patient population.

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Carcinoma, Non-Small-Cell LungLung NeoplasmsAgedDisease ProgressionFederated LearningFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNeoplasm StagingPrognosisRetrospective StudiesRisk AssessmentFederated learningMulticenter studyNon-small cell lung cancerPostoperative progression

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PMID40682135
PMCPMC12273366

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