Optimizing the future: How mathematical models inform treatment schedules for cancer Review
| Authors: | Mathur, D.; Barnett, E.; Scher, H. I.; Xavier, J. B. |
| Review Title: | Optimizing the future: How mathematical models inform treatment schedules for cancer |
| Abstract: | For decades, mathematical models have influenced how we schedule chemotherapeutics. More recently, mathematical models have leveraged lessons from ecology, evolution, and game theory to advance predictions of optimal treatment schedules, often in a personalized medicine manner. We discuss both established and emerging therapeutic strategies that deviate from canonical standard-of-care regimens, and how mathematical models have contributed to the design of such schedules. We first examine scheduling options for single therapies and review the advantages and disadvantages of various treatment plans. We then consider the challenge of scheduling multiple therapies, and review the mathematical and clinical support for various conflicting treatment schedules. Finally, we propose how a consilience of mathematical and clinical knowledge can best determine the optimal treatment schedules for patients. © 2022 Elsevier Inc. |
| Keywords: | clinical trials; mathematical models; treatment schedules |
| Journal Title: | Trends in Cancer |
| Volume: | 8 |
| Issue: | 6 |
| ISSN: | 2405-8025 |
| Publisher: | Cell Press |
| Date Published: | 2022-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 506 |
| End Page: | 516 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.trecan.2022.02.005 |
| PUBMED: | 35277375 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| PMCID: | PMC9117454 |
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| Notes: | Review -- Export Date: 1 June 2022 -- Source: Scopus |
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