Predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learning

Abstract Breast cancer and its recurrence are significant health concerns, emphasizing the critical importance of early detection and personalized treatment strategies for improved outcomes. This study introduces the BCR-HDL (Breast Cancer Recurrence using Hybrid Deep Learning) framework, a novel ap...

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Main Authors: Deepa Kumari, Mutyala Venkata Sai Subhash Naidu, Subhrakanta Panda, Jabez Christopher
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Published: Springer 2025-01-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06512-5
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author Deepa Kumari
Mutyala Venkata Sai Subhash Naidu
Subhrakanta Panda
Jabez Christopher
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description Abstract Breast cancer and its recurrence are significant health concerns, emphasizing the critical importance of early detection and personalized treatment strategies for improved outcomes. This study introduces the BCR-HDL (Breast Cancer Recurrence using Hybrid Deep Learning) framework, a novel approach designed to predict breast cancer recurrence with high accuracy and interpretability. Utilizing the Wisconsin Diagnostic Breast Cancer and Wisconsin Prognostic Breast Cancer datasets, the framework integrates multiple deep learning architectures- Multi layer Perceptron (MLP), Visual Geometry Group (VGG), Residual Network (ResNet), and Extreme Inception (Xception)-with traditional machine learning models such as Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Trees (DT), Random Forest (RF), and Logistic Regression (LR). This hybridization leads to the creation of 16 robust models that enhance interpretability, facilitate generalization, and effectively manage challenges related to small datasets, class imbalance, and data preprocessing. The BCR-HDL framework’s unique contributions include its ability to predict not only diagnostic outcomes but also prognostic and recurrence timing, offering a comprehensive solution for breast cancer management. Specifically, the Hybrid MLP+RF and Xception+RF models achieved an exceptional diagnostic accuracy of 97% on the WDBC dataset, while the Hybrid MLP+RF model reached 78% prognostic accuracy on the WPBC dataset. Moreover, the Hybrid ResNet+SVM and ResNet+RF models demonstrated impressive performance in multi-classifying recurrence into different time intervals, achieving 92% accuracy in predicting recurrence within 2 years, between 2 to 4 years, and beyond 4 years. The study also provides a detailed analysis of model performance through training versus validation accuracy graphs and a comparison with existing approaches, demonstrating the superiority of the proposed framework in terms of diagnostic, prognostic, and recurrence time predictions. The BCR-HDL framework offers practical recommendations for clinicians, including its potential for personalized treatment strategies and improved patient monitoring, making it a valuable tool for advancing breast cancer management.
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spelling doaj-art-c43b96191e6b4a7fa96eefc2ce42003b2025-02-02T12:36:47ZengSpringerDiscover Applied Sciences3004-92612025-01-017213310.1007/s42452-025-06512-5Predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learningDeepa Kumari0Mutyala Venkata Sai Subhash Naidu1Subhrakanta Panda2Jabez Christopher3CSIS Department, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad CampusCSIS Department, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad CampusCSIS Department, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad CampusCSIS Department, BITS Pilani, Hyderabad CampusAbstract Breast cancer and its recurrence are significant health concerns, emphasizing the critical importance of early detection and personalized treatment strategies for improved outcomes. This study introduces the BCR-HDL (Breast Cancer Recurrence using Hybrid Deep Learning) framework, a novel approach designed to predict breast cancer recurrence with high accuracy and interpretability. Utilizing the Wisconsin Diagnostic Breast Cancer and Wisconsin Prognostic Breast Cancer datasets, the framework integrates multiple deep learning architectures- Multi layer Perceptron (MLP), Visual Geometry Group (VGG), Residual Network (ResNet), and Extreme Inception (Xception)-with traditional machine learning models such as Support Vector Machine (SVM), Decision Trees (DT), Random Forest (RF), and Logistic Regression (LR). This hybridization leads to the creation of 16 robust models that enhance interpretability, facilitate generalization, and effectively manage challenges related to small datasets, class imbalance, and data preprocessing. The BCR-HDL framework’s unique contributions include its ability to predict not only diagnostic outcomes but also prognostic and recurrence timing, offering a comprehensive solution for breast cancer management. Specifically, the Hybrid MLP+RF and Xception+RF models achieved an exceptional diagnostic accuracy of 97% on the WDBC dataset, while the Hybrid MLP+RF model reached 78% prognostic accuracy on the WPBC dataset. Moreover, the Hybrid ResNet+SVM and ResNet+RF models demonstrated impressive performance in multi-classifying recurrence into different time intervals, achieving 92% accuracy in predicting recurrence within 2 years, between 2 to 4 years, and beyond 4 years. The study also provides a detailed analysis of model performance through training versus validation accuracy graphs and a comparison with existing approaches, demonstrating the superiority of the proposed framework in terms of diagnostic, prognostic, and recurrence time predictions. The BCR-HDL framework offers practical recommendations for clinicians, including its potential for personalized treatment strategies and improved patient monitoring, making it a valuable tool for advancing breast cancer management.https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06512-5Breast cancer recurrenceDeep learningMachine learningHybrid modelFeature engineering
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Mutyala Venkata Sai Subhash Naidu
Subhrakanta Panda
Jabez Christopher
Predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learning
Discover Applied Sciences
Breast cancer recurrence
Deep learning
Machine learning
Hybrid model
Feature engineering
title Predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learning
title_full Predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learning
title_fullStr Predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learning
title_full_unstemmed Predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learning
title_short Predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learning
title_sort predicting breast cancer recurrence using deep learning
topic Breast cancer recurrence
Deep learning
Machine learning
Hybrid model
Feature engineering
url https://doi.org/10.1007/s42452-025-06512-5
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