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Definitions of parameters for transition probability matrices
| Parameter | Definition |
|---|---|
| wt | Annual prostate cancer incidence rate |
| dt | Annual death rate from other causes |
| bt | Annual metastasis rate for patients in state T |
| et | Annual metastasis rate for patients in state C |
| zt | Annual prostate cancer death rate excluding death from other causes for patients in state M |
| f | Biopsy detection rate for patients with prostate cancer |
