Nonparametric Bayesian estimation based on beta prior in cure model

Xiaobing Zhao*, Cuiliu Xiao, Xian Zhou

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Abstract

This paper is to study nonparametric Bayesian estimation for a proportional hazards model with "long-term survivors". The cumulative hazards function is modeled by a beta process, and the priors of the cure rate and coefficient of covariates can be improper distributions under the proposed model. The posterior estimators of the cure rate, the coefficient for covariates and the survival function are estimated from the cases of discrete-time, continuous-time and grouped survival data. A set of leukemia data are re-analyzed to illustrate the proposed model and statistical inference via a Markov chain Monte Carlo (MCMC) algorithm with Gibbs sampling.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3rd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, iCBBE 2009
Place of PublicationPiscataway, N.J
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
Pages1-6
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9781424429028
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2009
Event3rd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, iCBBE 2009 - Beijing, China
Duration: 11 Jun 200913 Jun 2009

Other

Other3rd International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedical Engineering, iCBBE 2009
Country/TerritoryChina
CityBeijing
Period11/06/0913/06/09

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