DCCAFN: deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancer

Abstract Recently, lung cancer prediction based on imaging genomics has attracted great attention. However, such studies often have many challenges, such as small sample size, high-dimensional information redundancy, and the inefficiency of multimodal fusion. Therefore, in this paper, a deep convolu...

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Main Authors: Liye Jia, Xueting Ren, Wei Wu, Juanjuan Zhao, Yan Qiang, Qianqian Yang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Springer 2023-08-01
Series:Complex & Intelligent Systems
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s40747-023-01204-2
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author Liye Jia
Xueting Ren
Wei Wu
Juanjuan Zhao
Yan Qiang
Qianqian Yang
author_facet Liye Jia
Xueting Ren
Wei Wu
Juanjuan Zhao
Yan Qiang
Qianqian Yang
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description Abstract Recently, lung cancer prediction based on imaging genomics has attracted great attention. However, such studies often have many challenges, such as small sample size, high-dimensional information redundancy, and the inefficiency of multimodal fusion. Therefore, in this paper, a deep convolution cascade attention fusion network (DCCAFN) based on imaging genomics is proposed for the prediction of lung cancer patients’ survival. The network consists of three modules: an image feature extraction module (IFEM), a gene feature extraction module (GFEM), and an attention fusion network (AFN). In the IFEM, a pretrained residual network based on transfer learning is used to extract deep image features to fully capture the computed tomography (CT) image information conducive to prognosis prediction. In the GFEM, the F-test is first used for gene screening to eliminate redundant information, and then, a cascade network with the convolution cascade module (CCM) that contains a convolution operation, a pooling operation, and an ensemble forest classifier is designed to better extract the gene features. In the AFN, a bimodal attention fusion mechanism is proposed to fuse deep image features and gene features to improve the performance of predicting lung cancer survival. The experimental results show that the DCCAFN model achieves good performance, and its accuracy and AUC are 0.831 and 0.816, respectively. It indicates that the model is an effective multimodal data fusion method for predicting the survival prognosis of lung cancer, which can greatly help physicians stratify patients' risks, and achieve personalized treatment for improving the quality of patients' lives.
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spelling doaj.art-ad046ff35c1c476b92f8cb5779ed91742024-03-06T08:06:58ZengSpringerComplex & Intelligent Systems2199-45362198-60532023-08-011011115113010.1007/s40747-023-01204-2DCCAFN: deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancerLiye Jia0Xueting Ren1Wei Wu2Juanjuan Zhao3Yan Qiang4Qianqian Yang5College of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of TechnologyCollege of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of TechnologyDepartment of Physiology, Shanxi Medical UniversityCollege of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of TechnologyCollege of Information and Computer, Taiyuan University of TechnologyJinzhong College of InformationAbstract Recently, lung cancer prediction based on imaging genomics has attracted great attention. However, such studies often have many challenges, such as small sample size, high-dimensional information redundancy, and the inefficiency of multimodal fusion. Therefore, in this paper, a deep convolution cascade attention fusion network (DCCAFN) based on imaging genomics is proposed for the prediction of lung cancer patients’ survival. The network consists of three modules: an image feature extraction module (IFEM), a gene feature extraction module (GFEM), and an attention fusion network (AFN). In the IFEM, a pretrained residual network based on transfer learning is used to extract deep image features to fully capture the computed tomography (CT) image information conducive to prognosis prediction. In the GFEM, the F-test is first used for gene screening to eliminate redundant information, and then, a cascade network with the convolution cascade module (CCM) that contains a convolution operation, a pooling operation, and an ensemble forest classifier is designed to better extract the gene features. In the AFN, a bimodal attention fusion mechanism is proposed to fuse deep image features and gene features to improve the performance of predicting lung cancer survival. The experimental results show that the DCCAFN model achieves good performance, and its accuracy and AUC are 0.831 and 0.816, respectively. It indicates that the model is an effective multimodal data fusion method for predicting the survival prognosis of lung cancer, which can greatly help physicians stratify patients' risks, and achieve personalized treatment for improving the quality of patients' lives.https://doi.org/10.1007/s40747-023-01204-2Imaging genomicsDeep featuresConvolution cascadeAttention fusionSurvival prediction
spellingShingle Liye Jia
Xueting Ren
Wei Wu
Juanjuan Zhao
Yan Qiang
Qianqian Yang
DCCAFN: deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancer
Complex & Intelligent Systems
Imaging genomics
Deep features
Convolution cascade
Attention fusion
Survival prediction
title DCCAFN: deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancer
title_full DCCAFN: deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancer
title_fullStr DCCAFN: deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancer
title_full_unstemmed DCCAFN: deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancer
title_short DCCAFN: deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancer
title_sort dccafn deep convolution cascade attention fusion network based on imaging genomics for prediction survival analysis of lung cancer
topic Imaging genomics
Deep features
Convolution cascade
Attention fusion
Survival prediction
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s40747-023-01204-2
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