Teaching Contemporary Math - Modeling Cancer Treatment

Explore cutting-edge mathematical applications in cancer treatment through this 49-minute conference talk by Helen Moore at the Teaching Contemporary Math Conference. Delve into the intersection of mathematics and oncology, covering topics such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and tumor size modeling. Learn about the Wong Model and its implementation in Desmos, understand error rates and data analysis techniques, and compare different models including the Bonet model. Gain insights into crossvalidation methods and their importance in medical research. This presentation, provided by the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, offers a comprehensive look at how advanced mathematics contributes to improving cancer therapies and patient outcomes.

Introduction
Motivation
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Tumor Size
Modeling
Wong Model
Desmos
Error rate
Data
Crossvalidation
Bonet model
Comparing models
Summary