Multi-Modality and Temporal Analysis of Cervical Cancer Treatment Response

Abstract

Cervical cancer presents a significant global health challenge, necessitating advanced diagnostic and prognostic approaches for effective treatment. This paper investigates the potential of employing multi-modal medical imaging at various treatment stages to enhance cervical cancer treatment outcomes prediction. We show that among Gray Level Co-occurrence Matrix (GLCM) features, contrast emerges as the most effective texture feature regarding prediction accuracy. Integration of multi-modal imaging and texture analysis offers a promising avenue for personalized and targeted interventions, as well as more effective management of cervical cancer. Moreover, there is potential to reduce the number of time measurements and modalities in future cervical cancer treatment. This research contributes to advancing the field of precision diagnostics by leveraging the information embedded in noninvasive medical images, contributing to improving prognostication and optimizing therapeutic strategies for individuals diagnosed with cervical cancer.