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This study introduces a cervical cancer prediction model (CCPM) using risk factors for early detection. The iForest and SMOTE combination demonstrated superior performance in predicting cervical cancer risk.

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Area of Science:

  • Oncology
  • Machine Learning
  • Data Science

Background:

  • Cervical cancer is a leading global cancer in women.
  • Identifying risk factors is crucial for early patient classification and intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop and validate a cervical cancer prediction model (CCPM) for early detection.
  • To evaluate different data preprocessing and classification techniques for improved prediction accuracy.

Main Methods:

  • Proposed a Cervical Cancer Prediction Model (CCPM) incorporating outlier removal (DBSCAN, iForest) and data balancing (SMOTE, SMOTETomek).
  • Utilized Random Forest (RF) as the primary classifier across four distinct model scenarios.
  • Validated the model using a dataset of 858 potential patients.

Main Results:

  • The iForest-based methods (iForest + SMOTE and iForest + SMOTETomek) outperformed DBSCAN-based approaches.
  • Random Forest (RF) demonstrated superior classification performance compared to other popular machine learning algorithms.
  • The developed CCPM achieved higher accuracy in cervical cancer forecasting than existing methods.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed CCPM, particularly using iForest and SMOTE/SMOTETomek, offers a robust approach for early cervical cancer prediction.
  • The integration of a mobile application facilitates real-time data collection and risk assessment for prompt action.