Abstract
6066 Background: ASCO abstracts are a leading source of cancer research information. The ASCO Breast Cancer Information Exchange (BCIE) project was developed to better organize and access abstracts in breast cancer for a faster, more precise, and targeted search. Methods: Traditional web search engines allow simple keyword-based queries. Improvements in precision and ease of use require software that “knows” the domain. We developed XML/Java models of breast cancer clinical studies, from molecular diagnostics to disease stages. From these models, we developed a study characterization form, included as a voluntary author step in the 2003 Annual Meeting abstract submission process, to capture the study clinical parameters. We also developed a corresponding user search form, publicly available onhttp://webapp.asco.org/bcie. Results: Almost 95% of breast cancer abstract first authors (352) participated, completing the web-based form to characterize their studies from a uniform descriptive variable set. Since ...
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