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Computerized radiation therapy data
Author(s) -
Fayos Juan V.
Publication year - 1976
Publication title -
cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.052
H-Index - 304
eISSN - 1097-0142
pISSN - 0008-543X
DOI - 10.1002/1097-0142(197606)37:6<2736::aid-cncr2820370625>3.0.co;2-r
Subject(s) - computer science , coding (social sciences) , data mining , data set , information retrieval , medicine , medical physics , artificial intelligence , statistics , mathematics
A computer data system by which data from radiation therapy records are stored, corrected, and up‐dated continuously as information becomes available is described. Two main programs are involved. A data storage and retrieval system called TAXIR uses a high‐level language similar to English and allows display of information in alphabetic or numerical fashion. The other program, MIDAS, is a statistical package designed to perform multiple statistical analyses on the data accumulated on the former program. Both of these programs utilize a logical syntax permitting easy identification and partition of a data set. In addition, several smaller program have been developed to advance survival information in a rapid and reliable way and to obtain information directly from computerized data available at the University of Michigan Cancer Follow‐Up Unit. Programs to obtain life tables or graphs on survival or reactivation of neoplasms have been developed. Stress is placed on the development of a strategy to obtain the maximum accurate information with a minimum input. The development of suitable coding sheets including appropriate diagnoses and tumor classifications is discussed. The importance of keeping a continuous up‐to‐date flow of information is stressed.