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scikit-survival: Survival Analysis in Python

scikit-survival：Python中的生存分析

Overview

概述

scikit-survival is a Python library for survival analysis built on top of scikit-learn. It provides specialized tools for time-to-event analysis, handling the unique challenge of censored data where some observations are only partially known.

Survival analysis aims to establish connections between covariates and the time of an event, accounting for censored records (particularly right-censored data from studies where participants don't experience events during observation periods).

scikit-survival是基于scikit-learn构建的Python生存分析库。它提供了专门的时间到事件分析工具，可处理删失数据的独特挑战——这类数据中部分观测值仅为部分已知。

生存分析旨在建立协变量与事件发生时间之间的关联，同时考虑删失记录（尤其是来自研究中参与者在观测期内未发生事件的右删失数据）。

When to Use This Skill

何时使用此技能

Use this skill when:

Performing survival analysis or time-to-event modeling
Working with censored data (right-censored, left-censored, or interval-censored)
Fitting Cox proportional hazards models (standard or penalized)
Building ensemble survival models (Random Survival Forests, Gradient Boosting)
Training Survival Support Vector Machines
Evaluating survival model performance (concordance index, Brier score, time-dependent AUC)
Estimating Kaplan-Meier or Nelson-Aalen curves
Analyzing competing risks
Preprocessing survival data or handling missing values in survival datasets
Conducting any analysis using the scikit-survival library

在以下场景中使用此技能：

执行生存分析或时间到事件建模
处理删失数据（右删失、左删失或区间删失）
拟合Cox比例风险模型（标准或带惩罚项）
构建集成生存模型（随机生存森林、梯度提升）
训练生存支持向量机
评估生存模型性能（一致性指数、Brier评分、时间依赖AUC）
估计Kaplan-Meier或Nelson-Aalen曲线
分析竞争风险
预处理生存数据或处理生存数据集中的缺失值
使用scikit-survival库进行任何分析

Core Capabilities

核心能力

1. Model Types and Selection

1. 模型类型与选择

scikit-survival provides multiple model families, each suited for different scenarios:

scikit-survival提供多种模型系列，适用于不同场景：

Cox Proportional Hazards Models

Cox比例风险模型

Use for: Standard survival analysis with interpretable coefficients

```
CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis
```
: Basic Cox model
```
CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis
```
: Penalized Cox with elastic net for high-dimensional data
```
IPCRidge
```
: Ridge regression for accelerated failure time models

See:

references/cox-models.md

for detailed guidance on Cox models, regularization, and interpretation

适用场景：具有可解释系数的标准生存分析

```
CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis
```
：基础Cox模型
```
CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis
```
：带弹性网惩罚的Cox模型，适用于高维数据
```
IPCRidge
```
：加速失效时间模型的岭回归

参考：

references/cox-models.md

提供Cox模型、正则化和解释的详细指南

Ensemble Methods

集成方法

Use for: High predictive performance with complex non-linear relationships

```
RandomSurvivalForest
```
: Robust, non-parametric ensemble method
```
GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
```
: Tree-based boosting for maximum performance

ComponentwiseGradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis

: Linear boosting with feature selection

```
ExtraSurvivalTrees
```
: Extremely randomized trees for additional regularization

See:

references/ensemble-models.md

for comprehensive guidance on ensemble methods, hyperparameter tuning, and when to use each model

适用场景：处理复杂非线性关系，实现高预测性能

```
RandomSurvivalForest
```
：稳健的非参数集成方法
```
GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
```
：基于树的提升方法，追求最优性能

ComponentwiseGradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis

：带特征选择的线性提升方法

```
ExtraSurvivalTrees
```
：极端随机树，提供额外正则化

参考：

references/ensemble-models.md

提供集成方法、超参数调优及模型选择的全面指南

Survival Support Vector Machines

生存支持向量机

Use for: Medium-sized datasets with margin-based learning

```
FastSurvivalSVM
```
: Linear SVM optimized for speed
```
FastKernelSurvivalSVM
```
: Kernel SVM for non-linear relationships
```
HingeLossSurvivalSVM
```
: SVM with hinge loss
```
ClinicalKernelTransform
```
: Specialized kernel for clinical + molecular data

See:

references/svm-models.md

for detailed SVM guidance, kernel selection, and hyperparameter tuning

适用场景：中等规模数据集，基于间隔的学习

```
FastSurvivalSVM
```
：优化速度的线性SVM
```
FastKernelSurvivalSVM
```
：处理非线性关系的核SVM
```
HingeLossSurvivalSVM
```
：带铰链损失的SVM
```
ClinicalKernelTransform
```
：针对临床+分子数据的专用核函数

参考：

references/svm-models.md

提供SVM的详细指南、核函数选择和超参数调优

Model Selection Decision Tree

模型选择决策树

Start
├─ High-dimensional data (p > n)?
│  ├─ Yes → CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis (elastic net)
│  └─ No → Continue
│
├─ Need interpretable coefficients?
│  ├─ Yes → CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis or ComponentwiseGradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
│  └─ No → Continue
│
├─ Complex non-linear relationships expected?
│  ├─ Yes
│  │  ├─ Large dataset (n > 1000) → GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
│  │  ├─ Medium dataset → RandomSurvivalForest or FastKernelSurvivalSVM
│  │  └─ Small dataset → RandomSurvivalForest
│  └─ No → CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis or FastSurvivalSVM
│
└─ For maximum performance → Try multiple models and compare

Start
├─ High-dimensional data (p > n)?
│  ├─ Yes → CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis (elastic net)
│  └─ No → Continue
│
├─ Need interpretable coefficients?
│  ├─ Yes → CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis or ComponentwiseGradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
│  └─ No → Continue
│
├─ Complex non-linear relationships expected?
│  ├─ Yes
│  │  ├─ Large dataset (n > 1000) → GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
│  │  ├─ Medium dataset → RandomSurvivalForest or FastKernelSurvivalSVM
│  │  └─ Small dataset → RandomSurvivalForest
│  └─ No → CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis or FastSurvivalSVM
│
└─ For maximum performance → Try multiple models and compare

2. Data Preparation and Preprocessing

2. 数据准备与预处理

Before modeling, properly prepare survival data:

建模前需正确准备生存数据：

Creating Survival Outcomes

创建生存结局

python

from sksurv.util import Surv

python

from sksurv.util import Surv

From separate arrays

从单独数组创建

y = Surv.from_arrays(event=event_array, time=time_array)

From DataFrame

从DataFrame创建

y = Surv.from_dataframe('event', 'time', df)

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y = Surv.from_dataframe('event', 'time', df)

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Essential Preprocessing Steps

关键预处理步骤

Handle missing values: Imputation strategies for features
Encode categorical variables: One-hot encoding or label encoding
Standardize features: Critical for SVMs and regularized Cox models
Validate data quality: Check for negative times, sufficient events per feature
Train-test split: Maintain similar censoring rates across splits

See:

references/data-handling.md

for complete preprocessing workflows, data validation, and best practices

处理缺失值：特征的插补策略
编码分类变量：独热编码或标签编码
标准化特征：对SVM和正则化Cox模型至关重要
验证数据质量：检查负时间、每个特征对应的事件数量是否充足
划分训练测试集：确保各子集的删失率相似

参考：

references/data-handling.md

提供完整的预处理工作流、数据验证和最佳实践

3. Model Evaluation

3. 模型评估

Proper evaluation is critical for survival models. Use appropriate metrics that account for censoring:

生存模型的正确评估至关重要，需使用考虑删失的合适指标：

Concordance Index (C-index)

一致性指数（C-index）

Primary metric for ranking/discrimination:

Harrell's C-index: Use for low censoring (<40%)
Uno's C-index: Use for moderate to high censoring (>40%) - more robust

python

from sksurv.metrics import concordance_index_censored, concordance_index_ipcw

用于排序/区分度的主要指标：

Harrell's C-index：适用于低删失率（<40%）
Uno's C-index：适用于中高删失率（>40%）——鲁棒性更强

python

from sksurv.metrics import concordance_index_censored, concordance_index_ipcw

Harrell's C-index

c_harrell = concordance_index_censored(y_test['event'], y_test['time'], risk_scores)[0]

Uno's C-index (recommended)

Uno's C-index（推荐）

c_uno = concordance_index_ipcw(y_train, y_test, risk_scores)[0]

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c_uno = concordance_index_ipcw(y_train, y_test, risk_scores)[0]

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Time-Dependent AUC

时间依赖AUC

Evaluate discrimination at specific time points:

python

from sksurv.metrics import cumulative_dynamic_auc

times = [365, 730, 1095]  # 1, 2, 3 years
auc, mean_auc = cumulative_dynamic_auc(y_train, y_test, risk_scores, times)

评估特定时间点的区分度：

python

from sksurv.metrics import cumulative_dynamic_auc

times = [365, 730, 1095]  # 1、2、3年
auc, mean_auc = cumulative_dynamic_auc(y_train, y_test, risk_scores, times)

Brier Score

Brier评分

Assess both discrimination and calibration:

python

from sksurv.metrics import integrated_brier_score

ibs = integrated_brier_score(y_train, y_test, survival_functions, times)

See:

references/evaluation-metrics.md

for comprehensive evaluation guidance, metric selection, and using scorers with cross-validation

同时评估区分度和校准度：

python

from sksurv.metrics import integrated_brier_score

ibs = integrated_brier_score(y_train, y_test, survival_functions, times)

参考：

references/evaluation-metrics.md

提供全面的评估指南、指标选择及交叉验证中评分器的使用方法

4. Competing Risks Analysis

4. 竞争风险分析

Handle situations with multiple mutually exclusive event types:

python

from sksurv.nonparametric import cumulative_incidence_competing_risks

处理存在多种互斥事件类型的场景：

python

from sksurv.nonparametric import cumulative_incidence_competing_risks

Estimate cumulative incidence for each event type

估计每种事件类型的累积发生率

time_points, cif_event1, cif_event2 = cumulative_incidence_competing_risks(y)


**Use competing risks when**:
- Multiple mutually exclusive event types exist (e.g., death from different causes)
- Occurrence of one event prevents others
- Need probability estimates for specific event types

**See**: `references/competing-risks.md` for detailed competing risks methods, cause-specific hazard models, and interpretation

time_points, cif_event1, cif_event2 = cumulative_incidence_competing_risks(y)


**在以下场景使用竞争风险分析**：
- 存在多种互斥事件类型（如不同原因导致的死亡）
- 某一事件的发生会阻止其他事件
- 需要特定事件类型的概率估计

**参考**：`references/competing-risks.md` 提供竞争风险方法、特定原因风险模型及解释的详细内容

5. Non-parametric Estimation

5. 非参数估计

Estimate survival functions without parametric assumptions:

无需参数假设即可估计生存函数：

Kaplan-Meier Estimator

Kaplan-Meier估计器

python

from sksurv.nonparametric import kaplan_meier_estimator

time, survival_prob = kaplan_meier_estimator(y['event'], y['time'])

python

from sksurv.nonparametric import kaplan_meier_estimator

time, survival_prob = kaplan_meier_estimator(y['event'], y['time'])

Nelson-Aalen Estimator

Nelson-Aalen估计器

python

from sksurv.nonparametric import nelson_aalen_estimator

time, cumulative_hazard = nelson_aalen_estimator(y['event'], y['time'])

python

from sksurv.nonparametric import nelson_aalen_estimator

time, cumulative_hazard = nelson_aalen_estimator(y['event'], y['time'])

Typical Workflows

典型工作流

Workflow 1: Standard Survival Analysis

工作流1：标准生存分析

python

from sksurv.datasets import load_breast_cancer
from sksurv.linear_model import CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis
from sksurv.metrics import concordance_index_ipcw
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from sklearn.preprocessing import StandardScaler

python

from sksurv.datasets import load_breast_cancer
from sksurv.linear_model import CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis
from sksurv.metrics import concordance_index_ipcw
from sklearn.model_selection import train_test_split
from sklearn.preprocessing import StandardScaler

1. Load and prepare data

1. 加载并准备数据

X, y = load_breast_cancer() X_train, X_test, y_train, y_test = train_test_split(X, y, test_size=0.2, random_state=42)

2. Preprocess

2. 预处理

scaler = StandardScaler() X_train_scaled = scaler.fit_transform(X_train) X_test_scaled = scaler.transform(X_test)

3. Fit model

3. 拟合模型

estimator = CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis() estimator.fit(X_train_scaled, y_train)

4. Predict

4. 预测

risk_scores = estimator.predict(X_test_scaled)

5. Evaluate

5. 评估

c_index = concordance_index_ipcw(y_train, y_test, risk_scores)[0] print(f"C-index: {c_index:.3f}")

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c_index = concordance_index_ipcw(y_train, y_test, risk_scores)[0] print(f"C-index: {c_index:.3f}")

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Workflow 2: High-Dimensional Data with Feature Selection

工作流2：高维数据与特征选择

python

from sksurv.linear_model import CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis
from sklearn.model_selection import GridSearchCV
from sksurv.metrics import as_concordance_index_ipcw_scorer

python

from sksurv.linear_model import CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis
from sklearn.model_selection import GridSearchCV
from sksurv.metrics import as_concordance_index_ipcw_scorer

1. Use penalized Cox for feature selection

1. 使用惩罚Cox模型进行特征选择

estimator = CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis(l1_ratio=0.9) # Lasso-like

estimator = CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis(l1_ratio=0.9) # 类Lasso

2. Tune regularization with cross-validation

2. 通过交叉验证调优正则化

param_grid = {'alpha_min_ratio': [0.01, 0.001]} cv = GridSearchCV(estimator, param_grid, scoring=as_concordance_index_ipcw_scorer(), cv=5) cv.fit(X, y)

3. Identify selected features

3. 识别选中的特征

best_model = cv.best_estimator_ selected_features = np.where(best_model.coef_ != 0)[0]

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best_model = cv.best_estimator_ selected_features = np.where(best_model.coef_ != 0)[0]

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Workflow 3: Ensemble Method for Maximum Performance

工作流3：集成方法追求最优性能

python

from sksurv.ensemble import GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
from sklearn.model_selection import GridSearchCV

python

from sksurv.ensemble import GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
from sklearn.model_selection import GridSearchCV

1. Define parameter grid

1. 定义参数网格

param_grid = { 'learning_rate': [0.01, 0.05, 0.1], 'n_estimators': [100, 200, 300], 'max_depth': [3, 5, 7] }

2. Grid search

2. 网格搜索

gbs = GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis() cv = GridSearchCV(gbs, param_grid, cv=5, scoring=as_concordance_index_ipcw_scorer(), n_jobs=-1) cv.fit(X_train, y_train)

3. Evaluate best model

3. 评估最优模型

best_model = cv.best_estimator_ risk_scores = best_model.predict(X_test) c_index = concordance_index_ipcw(y_train, y_test, risk_scores)[0]

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best_model = cv.best_estimator_ risk_scores = best_model.predict(X_test) c_index = concordance_index_ipcw(y_train, y_test, risk_scores)[0]

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Workflow 4: Comprehensive Model Comparison

工作流4：全面模型对比

python

from sksurv.linear_model import CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis
from sksurv.ensemble import RandomSurvivalForest, GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
from sksurv.svm import FastSurvivalSVM
from sksurv.metrics import concordance_index_ipcw, integrated_brier_score

python

from sksurv.linear_model import CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis
from sksurv.ensemble import RandomSurvivalForest, GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis
from sksurv.svm import FastSurvivalSVM
from sksurv.metrics import concordance_index_ipcw, integrated_brier_score

Define models

定义模型

models = { 'Cox': CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis(), 'RSF': RandomSurvivalForest(n_estimators=100, random_state=42), 'GBS': GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis(random_state=42), 'SVM': FastSurvivalSVM(random_state=42) }

Evaluate each model

评估每个模型

results = {} for name, model in models.items(): model.fit(X_train_scaled, y_train) risk_scores = model.predict(X_test_scaled) c_index = concordance_index_ipcw(y_train, y_test, risk_scores)[0] results[name] = c_index print(f"{name}: C-index = {c_index:.3f}")

Select best model

选择最优模型

best_model_name = max(results, key=results.get) print(f"\nBest model: {best_model_name}")

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best_model_name = max(results, key=results.get) print(f"\nBest model: {best_model_name}")

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Integration with scikit-learn

与scikit-learn的集成

scikit-survival fully integrates with scikit-learn's ecosystem:

python

from sklearn.pipeline import Pipeline
from sklearn.preprocessing import StandardScaler
from sklearn.model_selection import cross_val_score, GridSearchCV

scikit-survival完全集成于scikit-learn生态系统：

python

from sklearn.pipeline import Pipeline
from sklearn.preprocessing import StandardScaler
from sklearn.model_selection import cross_val_score, GridSearchCV

Use pipelines

使用管道

pipeline = Pipeline([ ('scaler', StandardScaler()), ('model', CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis()) ])

Use cross-validation

使用交叉验证

scores = cross_val_score(pipeline, X, y, cv=5, scoring=as_concordance_index_ipcw_scorer())

Use grid search

使用网格搜索

param_grid = {'model__alpha': [0.1, 1.0, 10.0]} cv = GridSearchCV(pipeline, param_grid, cv=5) cv.fit(X, y)

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param_grid = {'model__alpha': [0.1, 1.0, 10.0]} cv = GridSearchCV(pipeline, param_grid, cv=5) cv.fit(X, y)

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Best Practices

最佳实践

Always standardize features for SVMs and regularized Cox models
Use Uno's C-index instead of Harrell's when censoring > 40%
Report multiple evaluation metrics (C-index, integrated Brier score, time-dependent AUC)
Check proportional hazards assumption for Cox models
Use cross-validation for hyperparameter tuning with appropriate scorers
Validate data quality before modeling (check for negative times, sufficient events per feature)
Compare multiple model types to find best performance
Use permutation importance for Random Survival Forests (not built-in importance)
Consider competing risks when multiple event types exist
Document censoring mechanism and rates in analysis

始终标准化特征：对SVM和正则化Cox模型必不可少
使用Uno's C-index：当删失率>40%时，替代Harrell's C-index
报告多种评估指标（一致性指数、集成Brier评分、时间依赖AUC）
检查比例风险假设：针对Cox模型
使用交叉验证：结合合适的评分器进行超参数调优
建模前验证数据质量：检查负时间、每个特征对应的事件数量是否充足
对比多种模型类型：找到最优性能模型
使用置换重要性：针对随机生存森林（而非内置重要性）
考虑竞争风险：当存在多种事件类型时
记录删失机制和比率：在分析中说明

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

常见陷阱

Using Harrell's C-index with high censoring → Use Uno's C-index
Not standardizing features for SVMs → Always standardize
Forgetting to pass y_train to concordance_index_ipcw → Required for IPCW calculation
Treating competing events as censored → Use competing risks methods
Not checking for sufficient events per feature → Rule of thumb: 10+ events per feature
Using built-in feature importance for RSF → Use permutation importance
Ignoring proportional hazards assumption → Validate or use alternative models
Not using appropriate scorers in cross-validation → Use as_concordance_index_ipcw_scorer()

高删失率时使用Harrell's C-index → 改用Uno's C-index
未标准化SVM的特征 → 必须标准化
忘记向concordance_index_ipcw传入y_train → IPCW计算需要该参数
将竞争事件视为删失 → 使用竞争风险方法
未检查每个特征对应的事件数量 → 经验法则：每个特征对应10+个事件
使用随机生存森林的内置特征重要性 → 使用置换重要性
忽略比例风险假设 → 验证假设或使用替代模型
交叉验证中使用不恰当的评分器 → 使用as_concordance_index_ipcw_scorer()

Reference Files

参考文件

This skill includes detailed reference files for specific topics:

references/cox-models.md
: Complete guide to Cox proportional hazards models, penalized Cox (CoxNet), IPCRidge, regularization strategies, and interpretation
references/ensemble-models.md
: Random Survival Forests, Gradient Boosting, hyperparameter tuning, feature importance, and model selection
references/evaluation-metrics.md
: Concordance index (Harrell's vs Uno's), time-dependent AUC, Brier score, comprehensive evaluation pipelines
references/data-handling.md
: Data loading, preprocessing workflows, handling missing data, feature encoding, validation checks
references/svm-models.md
: Survival Support Vector Machines, kernel selection, clinical kernel transform, hyperparameter tuning
references/competing-risks.md
: Competing risks analysis, cumulative incidence functions, cause-specific hazard models

Load these reference files when detailed information is needed for specific tasks.

此技能包含针对特定主题的详细参考文件：

references/cox-models.md
：Cox比例风险模型、惩罚Cox（CoxNet）、IPCRidge、正则化策略及解释的完整指南
references/ensemble-models.md
：随机生存森林、梯度提升、超参数调优、特征重要性及模型选择
references/evaluation-metrics.md
：一致性指数（Harrell's vs Uno's）、时间依赖AUC、Brier评分、全面评估管道
references/data-handling.md
：数据加载、预处理工作流、缺失数据处理、特征编码、验证检查
references/svm-models.md
：生存支持向量机、核函数选择、临床核变换、超参数调优
references/competing-risks.md
：竞争风险分析、累积发生率函数、特定原因风险模型

需要特定任务的详细信息时，可加载这些参考文件。

Additional Resources

额外资源

Official Documentation: https://scikit-survival.readthedocs.io/
GitHub Repository: https://github.com/sebp/scikit-survival
Built-in Datasets: Use
```
sksurv.datasets
```
for practice datasets (GBSG2, WHAS500, veterans lung cancer, etc.)
API Reference: Complete list of classes and functions at https://scikit-survival.readthedocs.io/en/stable/api/index.html

官方文档：https://scikit-survival.readthedocs.io/
GitHub仓库：https://github.com/sebp/scikit-survival
内置数据集：使用
```
sksurv.datasets
```
获取练习数据集（GBSG2、WHAS500、退伍军人肺癌数据等）
API参考：完整的类和函数列表见https://scikit-survival.readthedocs.io/en/stable/api/index.html

Quick Reference: Key Imports

快速参考：关键导入

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Models

from sksurv.linear_model import CoxPHSurvivalAnalysis, CoxnetSurvivalAnalysis, IPCRidge from sksurv.ensemble import RandomSurvivalForest, GradientBoostingSurvivalAnalysis from sksurv.svm import FastSurvivalSVM, FastKernelSurvivalSVM from sksurv.tree import SurvivalTree

Evaluation metrics

from sksurv.metrics import ( concordance_index_censored, concordance_index_ipcw, cumulative_dynamic_auc, brier_score, integrated_brier_score, as_concordance_index_ipcw_scorer, as_integrated_brier_score_scorer )

Non-parametric estimation

from sksurv.nonparametric import ( kaplan_meier_estimator, nelson_aalen_estimator, cumulative_incidence_competing_risks )

Data handling

from sksurv.util import Surv from sksurv.preprocessing import OneHotEncoder, encode_categorical from sksurv.datasets import load_gbsg2, load_breast_cancer, load_veterans_lung_cancer

Kernels

from sksurv.kernels import ClinicalKernelTransform

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