A new method to estimate parameters of the growth model for metastatic tumours
Conclusion:
Analysis of the regression of tumour growth rate with the logarithm of tumour volume can be used to estimate parameters of the tumour growth model and metastasis formation rates, and therefore the number and size distribution of metastases in individuals.
Source: Theoretical Biology and Medical Modelling - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Esmaeil MehraraEva Forssell-AronssonViktor JohansonLars KölbyRagnar HultbornPeter Bernhardt Source Type: research
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