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  • 1Yunnan Key Laboratory of Statistical Modeling and Data Analysis, Yunnan University, Kunming 650091, P.R. China.

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This study introduces a new probability-weighted method for analyzing survival data with cure fractions, addressing challenges in large-scale regression for risk factor effects. The method offers efficient computation for massive datasets, improving analysis of population health trends.

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  • Biostatistics
  • Epidemiology
  • Statistical Modeling

Background:

  • Analyzing large-scale survival data with cure fractions presents significant regression challenges.
  • Existing methods struggle with the computational demands of massive datasets and identifying risk factor impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel probability-weighted method for semiparametric cure regression models.
  • To develop efficient estimation and inference techniques for large-scale survival data analysis.

Main Methods:

  • Developed a flexible mixture cure model combining model-free incidence and semiparametric proportional hazards latency.
  • Introduced a weighted estimating equation method using susceptible probability as a weight.
  • Proposed a recursive probability-weighted estimation for computational and memory efficiency in large-scale/online settings.

Main Results:

  • Established asymptotic properties for the proposed estimators.
  • Demonstrated robust nonparametric estimation of weights for stable regression parameter estimation.
  • Achieved computational and memory efficiency suitable for massive or online data.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed probability-weighted method effectively handles large-scale survival data with cure fractions.
  • The method provides stable and efficient estimation of risk factor effects in population studies.
  • Simulation studies and real-data application confirm the method's empirical performance.