A new hybrid agent-based modeling & simulation decision support system for breast cancer data analysis

Amnah Siddiqa, Muaz Niazi, Farah Mustafa, Habib Bokhari, Amir Hussain, Noreen Akram, Shabnum Shaheen, Fouzia Ahmed, Sarah Iqbal

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Abstract

In this paper, we present a novel technique of building hybrid decision support systems which integrates traditional decision support systems with agent based models for use in breast cancer analysis for better prediction and recommendation. Our system is based on using queries from data (converted to a standardized electronic template) to provide for simulation variables in an agent-based model. The goal is to develop an ICT tool to assist non-specialist biologist researcher users in performing analysis of large amounts of data by applying simple simulation techniques. To demonstrate the effectiveness of this novel decision support system, an extensive breast cancer data collection exercise was carried out with the support of Hospitals in a previously unexplored region. The collected data was subsequently integrated in an electronic medical record filing system for patients. We also demonstrate the application of agent based modeling and simulation techniques for building simulation models of tumor growth and treatment. Our proposed decision support system also provides a comprehensive query tool which facilitates the use of retrieved data in statistical tools 2 for subsequent interpretation and analysis.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2009 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, ICICT 2009
Pages134-139
Number of pages6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Externally publishedYes
Event2009 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, ICICT 2009 - Karachi, Pakistan
Duration: Aug 15 2009Aug 16 2009

Publication series

Name2009 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, ICICT 2009

Other

Other2009 International Conference on Information and Communication Technologies, ICICT 2009
Country/TerritoryPakistan
CityKarachi
Period8/15/098/16/09

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Software

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