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We prepared the data before applying the stacking model.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n Results<\/jats:title>\n The stacking ensemble model achieved 98% accuracy with multiomics versus 96% using RNA sequencing and methylation individually, 81% using somatic mutation data, suggesting that multiomics data can be used for diagnosis in primary care settings. The models used in ensemble learning are among the most widely used in cancer classification research. 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