Author Type

Graduate Student

Date of Award

2021

Document Type

Thesis

Publication Status

Version of Record

Submission Date

October 2026

Thesis/Dissertation Advisor [Chair]

Muhammad, Wazir

Abstract

Liver cancer is the sixth most common type of cancer worldwide and is the third leading cause of cancer related mortality. Several types of cancer can form in the liver. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) makes up 75%-85% of all primary liver cancers and it is a malignant disease with limited therapeutic options due to its aggressive progression. While the exact cause of liver cancer may not be known, habits/lifestyle may increase the risk of developing the disease. Several risk prediction models for HCC are available for individuals with hepatitis B and C virus infections who are at high risk but not for general population. To address this challenge, an artificial neural network (ANN) was developed, trained, and tested using the health data to predict liver cancer risk. Our results indicate that our ANN can be used to predict liver cancer risk with changes with lifestyle and may provide a novel approach to identify patients at higher risk and can be bene ted from early diagnosis.

Extent

38 p.

Comments

Includes bibliography.|Thesis (PMS)--Florida Atlantic University, 2021.|FAU Electronic Theses and Dissertations Collection|Includes bibliography.

Identifier

FA00013742

Format

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