Pre-treatment ADC image-based random forest classifier for identifying resistant rectal adenocarcinoma to neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy

ConclusionThe random forest classifier based on radiomics features derived from pre-treatment ADC images have the potential to predict tumor resistance to NCRT in patients with LARC, and the use of predicting model may facilitate individualized management of rectal cancer.

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Source: International Journal of Colorectal Disease - November 30, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research