Hematotoxicity, drug-induced damage to the blood-forming system, poses a challenge in clinical practice due to its variability. Mechanistic models struggle with irregular patient outcomes.
Hybrid models combining mechanistic and data-driven approaches were developed for personalized platelet count prediction during chemotherapy.
Data-driven methods show improved prediction accuracy with sufficient data, especially for high-risk patients with irregular platelet dynamics.
Hybrid and mechanistic models excel in scenarios with limited or sparse data, showcasing potential in enhancing clinical decision-making in personalized medicine.