Radiomics for lung cancer diagnosis, management, and future prospects.

Authors

Boubnovski Martell M,Linton-Reid K,Chen M,Aboagye EO

Affiliations (4)

  • Imperial College London Hammersmith Campus, London, W12 0NN, United Kingdom. Electronic address: [email protected].
  • Imperial College London Hammersmith Campus, London, W12 0NN, United Kingdom. Electronic address: [email protected].
  • Imperial College London Hammersmith Campus, London, W12 0NN, United Kingdom. Electronic address: [email protected].
  • Imperial College London Hammersmith Campus, London, W12 0NN, United Kingdom. Electronic address: [email protected].

Abstract

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with its early detection and effective treatment posing significant clinical challenges. Radiomics, the extraction of quantitative features from medical imaging, has emerged as a promising approach for enhancing diagnostic accuracy, predicting treatment responses, and personalising patient care. This review explores the role of radiomics in lung cancer diagnosis and management, with methods ranging from handcrafted radiomics to deep learning techniques that can capture biological intricacies. The key applications are highlighted across various stages of lung cancer care, including nodule detection, histology prediction, and disease staging, where artificial intelligence (AI) models demonstrate superior specificity and sensitivity. The article also examines future directions, emphasising the integration of large language models, explainable AI (XAI), and super-resolution imaging techniques as transformative developments. By merging diverse data sources and incorporating interpretability into AI models, radiomics stands poised to redefine clinical workflows, offering more robust and reliable tools for lung cancer diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcome prediction. These advancements underscore radiomics' potential in supporting precision oncology and improving patient outcomes through data-driven insights.

Topics

Lung NeoplasmsJournal ArticleReview

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