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This study introduces a novel multiple imputation method for cure rate quantile regression with censored data. The approach effectively handles uncertainty in subject cure status, improving survival analysis accuracy.

Keywords:
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Area of Science:

  • Biostatistics
  • Survival Analysis
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Cure rate analysis faces challenges in determining the cure status of censored subjects.
  • Uncertainty regarding subject susceptibility and cure status complicates accurate statistical modeling.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a multiple imputation approach for cure rate quantile regression with censored data.
  • To address the issue of unknown susceptible indicators by treating them as missing data.

Main Methods:

  • Developed an iterative algorithm to estimate conditionally uncured probabilities.
  • Utilized Bernoulli sample imputation and locally weighted methods for quantile regression coefficient estimation.
  • Employed multiple imputation and averaging for consistent estimator derivation.

Main Results:

  • The proposed method provides consistent estimators for quantile regression coefficients.
  • It relaxes the global linearity assumption, enabling analysis of specific quantiles.
  • Asymptotic properties, including consistency and normality, were established.

Conclusions:

  • The multiple imputation method offers a robust solution for cure rate quantile regression with censored data.
  • The approach demonstrated effective performance in simulation studies and a lung cancer case study.
  • This method enhances the accuracy and flexibility of survival data analysis.