An expert consistency prioritization approach is proposed to deal with the classification of response stability.
Finally, as we describe in the robustness section, we have developed an error correction strategy that results in a perfect classification of response and non-response for this example.
Fig. 3A replicates the classification of response type on the basis of rate functions: Here, the response range of the units divided by the range of AM tone complex combinations presented is given for all units classified as either winner or loser.
Differences in patient selection, tumour size and characteristics, treatment duration and pathological classification of response make any comparison impossible.
Multivariate analysis revealed that only histological classification of response to CRT was significant prognostic factor (Table 5b).
For the 29 patients subjected to chemotherapy, the EORTC classification of response to treatment was provided [ 43].
The primary outcome measure is the categorical classification of response; we define the treatment response as a 50% or greater reduction in HAM-D-24 scores following treatments.
Therefore, a new classification of response criteria, "(PERCIST) Positron Emission tomography Response Criteria In Solid Tumors," has been introduced taking into consideration both changes in tumor volume as well as changes in metabolism [ 24].
Imaging tumour blood flow and metabolism has potential applications for non-invasive characterisation of tumour aggression and may allow novel sub-classification of response with opportunities for personalised cancer care.
If at follow-up, a target lesion is still visible, but 'too small to measure', it should be assigned a default measurement of 5 mm to avoid false classification of response or PD, secondary to inaccurate measurements [ 4].
