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This study introduces a joint model for analyzing colorectal cancer (CRC) risk in families with Lynch syndrome (LS). The model links polyp counts and colonoscopy screening frequency to CRC occurrence, improving risk assessment for targeted interventions.

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Area of Science:

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  • Medical Statistics
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Lynch syndrome (LS) families face elevated colorectal cancer (CRC) risk.
  • Polyp burden and colonoscopy screening frequency impact CRC risk.
  • Joint modeling of longitudinal, recurrent, and terminal events is crucial for family data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a clustered trivariate joint model for analyzing longitudinal count data (polyps), recurrent events (colonoscopies), and a terminal event (CRC).
  • To account for individual-specific and family-specific random effects in the presence of zero-inflated and over-dispersed count data.
  • To assess the influence of screening on polyp detection and subsequent CRC risk within families.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a latent Gaussian model for Bayesian estimation using the integrated nested Laplace approximation (INLA) algorithm.
  • Applied a trivariate joint model to 18 families with LS, analyzing CRC as the terminal event, colonoscopies as recurrent events, and polyp counts as longitudinal data.
  • Incorporated individual-specific and family-specific random effects to handle data dependence.

Main Results:

  • The proposed trivariate joint model demonstrated a better fit compared to bivariate models.
  • The analysis highlighted the importance of including cluster effects (family-specific effects) in family-based studies.
  • Quantified heterogeneity in polyp detection and CRC risk across individuals and families.

Conclusions:

  • The trivariate joint model effectively analyzes complex family health data, integrating polyp counts, screening events, and cancer occurrence.
  • Ignoring cluster effects can lead to inaccurate analyses in family studies.
  • The model aids in identifying high-risk individuals and families for tailored, intensive screening strategies to mitigate CRC risk.