Applied mathematics and nonlinear sciences in the war on cancer
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Published Online: Oct 01, 2016
Page range: 423 - 436
Received: Jul 06, 2016
Accepted: Oct 01, 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21042/AMNS.2016.2.00036
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© 2016 Víctor M. Pérez-García, Susan Fitzpatrick, Luis A. Pérez-Romasanta, Milica Pesic, Philippe Schucht, Estanislao Arana, Pilar Sánchez-Gómez, published by Sciendo
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Applied mathematics and nonlinear sciences have an enormous potential for application in cancer. Mathematical models can be used to raise novel hypotheses to test, develop optimized treatment schedules and personalize therapies. However. this potential is yet to be proven in real-world applications to specific cancer types. In this paper we discuss how we think mathematical knowledge may be better used to improve cancer patients’ outcome.