Breast cancer occurs in the tissues of the breast, with common types including ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and invasive carcinoma. Other types include inflammatory breast cancer and triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the latter being one of the most aggressive forms. Breast cancer is more common in women, especially those over the age of 50.
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Related Tags: Ductal Carcinoma | Invasive Breast Cancer | Triple-Negative Breast Cancer | Breast Cancer Screening | Patient Advocacy | Genetic Testing | BRCA Mutations | Treatment Options | Survivorship Care | Psychosocial Support | Breast Reconstruction | Palliative Care | Awareness Campaigns | Clinical Trials | Risk Reduction Strategies
Related Societies: American Society of Clinical Oncology - Breast Cancer Section | Breast Cancer Research Foundation | National Breast Cancer Coalition | Susan G. Komen Foundation | Novartis Breast Cancer Drug
Organ-specific cancers develop in the tissues of specific organs, forming tumors. Examples include pancreatic, liver, lung, kidney, breast, gastric, prostate, and bladder cancers.
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Related Tags: Lung Cancer | Liver Cancer | Pancreatic Cancer | Organ-Specific Treatments | Research Initiatives | Screening Guidelines | Treatment Protocols | Palliative Care | Patient Support | Clinical Trials | Side Effects Management | Risk Factors | Awareness Campaigns | Quality of Life | Multidisciplinary Approach
Related Societies: American Society of Clinical Oncology - Organ-Specific Programs | European Society for Medical Oncology - Organ-Specific Cancer | National Cancer Institute - Organ-Specific Research | Cancer Research UK - Organ-Specific Initiatives | Pituitary Network Association
Head and neck cancers describe malignant tumors in or around the nose, mouth, throat, larynx, and sinuses. Types include nasal cavity cancer, oral cancer, salivary gland cancer, and thyroid cancer. Tobacco and alcohol use are the most common causes.
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Related Tags: Oral Cancer | Laryngeal Cancer | Risk Factors | Treatment Approaches | Multidisciplinary Care | Radiation Therapy | Surgical Management | Chemotherapy | Palliative Care | Patient Support | Rehabilitation | Speech Therapy | Nutrition Support | Clinical Trials | Awareness Campaigns
Related Societies: Head and Neck Cancer Alliance | American Head and Neck Society | European Head and Neck Society | International Head and Neck Cancer Society | Philippine Society of Pediatric Oncology
Sarcoma is a type of cancer that occurs in bones or soft tissues, including cartilage, fat, muscle, blood vessels, and fibrous tissues. Common types include osteosarcoma, fibrosarcoma, chondrosarcoma, and pleomorphic sarcoma. Pleomorphic sarcoma is rare but highly dangerous.
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Related Tags: Osteosarcoma | Soft Tissue Sarcoma | Treatment Options | Clinical Trials | Patient Support | Rare Cancers | Side Effects Management | Multidisciplinary Approach | Surgical Management | Chemotherapy for Sarcoma | Genetic Syndromes | Palliative Care | Survivorship | Awareness Campaigns | Research Initiatives
Related Societies: Sarcoma Alliance | Connective Tissue Oncology Society | American Sarcoma Foundation | European Sarcoma Network | Peruvian League Against Cancer
Cancer patients have a significantly higher risk of COVID-19 infection compared to those without cancer, especially those undergoing treatment for blood and lung cancers. These patients face higher mortality rates, and the pandemic has led to delays or cancellations of treatments.
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Related Tags: Telemedicine | Impact on Cancer Services | Vaccination for Cancer Patients | Mental Health During COVID-19 | Care Disruptions | Patient Safety | Remote Patient Monitoring | Healthcare Access | Survivorship | Public Health Guidelines | Cancer Research | Impact on Clinical Trials | Cancer Treatment Delays | Patient Support | Psychosocial Impact
Related Societies: American Cancer Society | National Cancer Institute | European Society for Medical Oncology - COVID-19 Impact Task Force | World Health Organization - COVID-19 and Cancer Care Guidelines | Children with Cancer UK
Oncology nursing is a specialized field were nurses care for cancer patients. Oncology nurses help manage pain and assist in implementing the patient’s treatment plan.
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Related Tags: Patient Care | Symptom Management | Chemotherapy Administration | Patient Education | Supportive Care | Palliative Care | Oncology Certification | Nursing Research | Advocacy | Clinical Practice Guidelines | Family Support | Patient-Centered Care | Care Coordination | Professional Development | Multidisciplinary Team
Related Societies: Oncology Nursing Society | European Oncology Nursing Society | Association of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Nurses | National Consortium of Breast Centers | Philippine Society of Medical Oncology
Medical imaging techniques are used to diagnose, monitor, and treat cancer. These include X-rays (plain film and computed tomography), ultrasound (US), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positron emission tomography (PET), single-photon emission computed tomography (SPECT), and optical imaging.
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Related Tags: MRI | CT Scans | PET Scans | Ultrasound | Radiology in Oncology | Image-Guided Interventions | Radiological Diagnosis | Treatment Monitoring | Contrast Agents | Imaging Biomarkers | Radiation Safety | Imaging Protocols | Innovations in Imaging | Health Informatics | Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Related Societies: Radiological Society of North America | European Society of Radiology | American College of Radiology | Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging | Organization of European Cancer Institutes
Cancer metastasis is the process by which cancer cells spread from the primary tumor to other parts of the body, forming secondary tumors. The process involves three main steps: invasion, circulation, and colonization.
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Related Tags: Metastatic Disease | Invasion | Circulation | Tumor Microenvironment | Treatment Challenges | Mechanisms of Metastasis | Targeting Metastasis | Cancer Staging | Secondary Tumors | Palliative Care | Symptom Management | Research Initiatives | Biomarkers for Metastasis | Imaging in Metastasis | Multidisciplinary Approach
Related Societies: Metastasis Research Society | American Association for Cancer Research - Metastasis Working Group | European Association for Cancer Research | Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine | Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
Gynecologic cancers occur in the female reproductive organs. These include cervical cancer, uterine cancer, ovarian cancer, vaginal cancer, vulvar cancer, and the rare fallopian tube cancer.
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Related Tags: Ovarian Cancer | Cervical Cancer | Uterine Cancer | Gynecologic Oncology | Screening Guidelines | Treatment Options | Chemotherapy for Gynecologic Cancers | Patient Support | Clinical Trials | Palliative Care | Survivorship Care | Genetic Counseling | Fertility Preservation | Awareness Campaigns | Risk Reduction Strategies
Related Societies: Society of Gynecologic Oncology | European Society of Gynecologic Oncology | Gynecologic Oncology Foundation | International Gynecologic Cancer Society | Ovarian Cancer Australia
The cancer drug market is growing, driven by the increasing prevalence of cancer, rising demand for advanced therapies, and the aging population worldwide. It is segmented by therapeutic modalities, cancer types, and geography.
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Related Tags: Pharmaceutical Companies | Market Trends | Drug Development | Pricing Strategies | Access to Medications | Oncology Sales | Health Economics | Generic Drugs | Specialty Pharmaceuticals | Biosimilars | Patient Assistance Programs | Regulatory Affairs | Clinical Trials | Market Access | Research and Development
Related Societies: Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America | BIO - Biotechnology Innovation Organization | International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations | Market Research Society | Oncology Pharma Companies
Artificial intelligence (AI) plays an important role in cancer care, aiding in screening tests, making treatment decisions, reducing unnecessary surgeries, and helping oncologists improve treatment plans. AI also assists in drug development and predicting anticancer drug activity.
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Related Tags: AI in Diagnostics | Predictive Analytics | Personalized Medicine | Drug Discovery | Patient Management Systems | Machine Learning | Data Analysis | Clinical Decision Support | AI in Imaging | Natural Language Processing | Robotic Surgery | Remote Monitoring | Health Informatics | Ethical Considerations | AI in Research
Related Societies: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Society | Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine | American Medical Informatics Association | International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Cancer | Health 2.0
Skin cancer is the abnormal growth of skin cells, often triggered by unpaired DNA damage that causes mutations. Common types include basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, and melanoma. Skin cancer typically develops in areas exposed to ultraviolet (UV) rays, such as the face, neck, arms, and legs.
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Related Tags: Basal Cell Carcinoma | Squamous Cell Carcinoma | Melanoma | Sun Safety | Skin Cancer Screening | Risk Factors | Treatment Options | Chemotherapy for Skin Cancer | Immunotherapy for Melanoma | Radiation Therapy | Surgical Options | Patient Education | Awareness Campaigns | Side Effects Management | Long-Term Follow-Up
Related Societies: American Academy of Dermatology | Skin Cancer Foundation | Melanoma Research Foundation | European Society for Dermatology and Venereology | Ocular Melanoma Foundation
Oncology is the branch of science that deals with tumors and cancers. The word "onco" means bulk, mass, or tumor, and "logy" means the study of. It includes fields like radiation oncology, medical oncology, surgical oncology, and more. A medical practitioner qualified to diagnose and treat tumors is called an oncologist.
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Related Tags: Oncology Treatment | Medical Oncology | Surgical Oncology | Radiation Oncology | Clinical Trials | Cancer Research | Oncology Nursing | Cancer Care | Patient Support | Cancer Survivorship | Palliative Care | Symptom Management | Quality of Life | Multidisciplinary Team | Oncogenomics
Related Societies: American Society of Clinical Oncology | European Society for Medical Oncology | International Society of Oncology Pharmacy Practitioners | Clinical Oncology Society of Australia | American Society for Radiation Oncology | Nordic Society of Pediatric Haematology and Oncology | Norwegian Cancer Society | Oncologists Without Borders
Cancer pharmacology involves the study of drugs used to treat and prevent cancer. These include alkylating agents, antimetabolites, plant alkaloids, anti-tumor antibiotics, nitrosoureas, hormonal agents, and biological response modifiers.
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Related Tags: Chemotherapeutic Agents | Targeted Drugs | Side Effects | Pharmacogenomics | Drug Development | Clinical Pharmacology | Drug Resistance | Combination Therapies | Clinical Trials | Dosing Strategies | Cancer Therapeutics | Mechanisms of Action | Adverse Drug Reactions | Bioavailability | Drug Interactions
Related Societies: American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics | European Association for Cancer Research | International Society for Cancer Pharmacology | British Pharmacological Society | American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists
Neuro-oncology studies cancers related to the central nervous system, including brain and spinal cord neoplasms and brainstem tumors. These cancers can be primary, secondary, or metastatic, having spread from another part of the body.
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Related Tags: Brain Tumors | Spinal Cord Tumors | Neurosurgery | Radiation Therapy | Neuropathology | Tumor Genomics | Neuroimaging | Clinical Trials | Patient Support | Neurological Symptoms | Palliative Care | Brain Tumor Registry | Surgical Techniques | Multidisciplinary Care | Neuropsychological Assessment
Related Societies: Society for Neuro-Oncology | European Association of Neuro-Oncology | American Brain Tumor Association | National Brain Tumor Society | Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada
Pediatric oncology focuses on treating cancers and genetic tumor predisposition syndromes in infants, children, and teenagers. Pediatric oncologists are specially trained to care for young patients. Common childhood cancers include lymphoma, leukemia, neuroblastoma, and bone cancers.
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Related Tags: Childhood Cancers | Pediatric Chemotherapy | Supportive Care | Clinical Trials for Kids | Family-Centered Care | Survivorship Care | Psychosocial Support | Cancer Genetics in Children | Late Effects of Treatment | Tumor Banks | Pediatric Oncology Research | Caregiver Support | Pediatric Palliative Care | Education and Advocacy | Multidisciplinary Approach
Related Societies: Children’s Oncology Group | American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology | Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation | Children’s Cancer Foundation | Cure Search for Children’s Cancer
Robotic oncology uses robot-assisted techniques, where surgeons use robotic tools and computer consoles to remove cancer. These tiny tools and cameras provide 3D images magnified up to 10 times their actual size, aiding in surgery precision.
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Related Tags: Robotic Surgery | Minimally Invasive Techniques | Surgical Outcomes | Technology in Oncology | Surgical Precision | Enhanced Recovery | Robot-Assisted Surgery | Patient Safety | Training and Simulation | Surgical Robotics | 3D Visualization | Cost-Effectiveness | Patient Satisfaction | Surgical Innovation | Surgical Complications
Related Societies: Society of Robotic Surgery | American Urological Association - Robotic Surgery Section | European Association of Urology - Robotic Urology Section | International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery | Robotics in Surgery Association
Medical oncology is based on experimental and clinical research in hematology and oncology, focusing on diagnosing, treating, and preventing cancer. Medical oncologists use hormone therapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and chemotherapy to treat cancer.
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Related Tags: Chemotherapy Protocols | Hormone Therapy | Immunotherapy | Personalized Medicine | Patient Management | Clinical Trials | Side Effects Management | Supportive Care | Oncological Emergencies | Palliative Care | End-of-Life Care | Symptom Control | Cancer Treatment Guidelines | Multidisciplinary Care
Related Societies: American Society of Clinical Oncology | European Society for Medical Oncology | National Cancer Institute | American College of Physicians | American Society for Clinical Pathology
Cancer treatments depend on the type and stage of the disease. Common treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormone therapy, stem cell or bone marrow transplants, and photodynamic hyperthermia. Treatments are generally divided into two categories: local and systemic.
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Related Tags: Chemotherapy | Targeted Therapy | Immunotherapy | Surgical Oncology | Clinical Trials | Palliative Care | Combination Therapy | Adjuvant Therapy | Neoadjuvant Therapy | Side Effects Management | Personalized Treatment Plans | Treatment Response Monitoring | Survivorship Care | Quality of Life | Caregiver Support
Related Societies: National Comprehensive Cancer Network | American Society of Clinical Oncology | European Society for Medical Oncology | American Association of Cancer Research | Cancer Research UK
Radiation has been an effective tool for treating cancer for over 100 years. Approximately 60% of patients diagnosed with cancer receive radiation therapy as part of their treatment. Radiation oncology is the medical specialty that uses radiation energy to treat malignant diseases and occasionally benign conditions. Radiation therapy works by damaging the DNA within cancer cells, preventing them from reproducing.
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Related Tags: Radiation Therapy | External Beam Radiation | Brachytherapy | Treatment Planning | Side Effects Management | Patient Care | Radiobiology | Radiosensitizers | Radioprotectors | Stereotactic Radiosurgery | Palliative Radiation | Quality Assurance in Radiation | Advanced Technologies | Radiation Dosimetry | Image-Guided Radiation Therapy
Related Societies: American Society for Radiation Oncology | Radiological Society of North America | European Society for Radiotherapy and Oncology | Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology | International Society of Radiation Oncology
Cancer biomarkers are substances or processes that indicate the presence of cancer in the body. They may be secreted by cancer cells or arise from the body’s response to cancer.
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Related Tags: Diagnostic Biomarkers | Prognostic Biomarkers | Predictive Biomarkers | Liquid Biopsy | Tumor Markers | Molecular Diagnostics | Biomarker Discovery | Biomarker Validation | Companion Diagnostics | Personalized Medicine | Genomic Profiling | Proteomics | Transcriptomics | Immuno-oncology Biomarkers
Related Societies: Biomarkers Consortium | International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer | Society for Biomarkers in Cancer | American Association for Cancer Research - Biomarkers Task Force | National Cancer Biomarkers Alliance
Cancer epidemiology is the study of the distribution, determinants, and frequency of malignant diseases in specific populations. The main objective is to identify the factors causing cancer and develop preventive strategies to control the disease.
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Related Tags: Cancer Statistics | Risk Factors | Preventive Strategies | Public Health | Global Cancer Burden | Cancer Surveillance | Incidence Rates | Mortality Rates | Risk Assessment | Environmental Factors | Genetic Predisposition | Screening Guidelines | Behavioral Factors | Healthcare Disparities | Cancer Prevention
Related Societies: American College of Epidemiology | Society for Epidemiologic Research | International Epidemiology Institute | European Journal of Epidemiology | Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention
There are over 200 types of cancers, classified based on where they start in the body and the specific organ or tissue they affect (e.g., ovarian cancer, lung cancer). Types of cancers include carcinoma, sarcoma, leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, brain, and spinal cord cancers. Examples include bladder cancer, rectal cancer, brain cancer, thyroid cancer, cervical cancer, uterine cancer, colon cancer, skin cancer, Esophageal cancer, kidney cancer, ovarian cancer, liver cancer, pancreatic cancer, lung cancer, and breast cancer.
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Related Tags: Carcinoma | Sarcoma | Lymphoma | Leukemia | Bladder Cancer | Brain Cancer | Skin Cancer | Gastrointestinal Cancer | Head and Neck Cancer | Urologic Cancer | Endocrine Cancer | Rare Cancers | Pediatric Cancers | Late-Stage Cancers | Recurrent Cancer | Cancer Subtypes
Related Societies: World Health Organization - Cancer Program | National Cancer Institute | Cancer Research UK | European Cancer Organisation | International Agency for Research on Cancer
Cancer is a condition where cells exhibit abnormal internal regulation, leading to uncontrolled growth and reproduction. This term describes a variety of disorders involving abnormal proliferation, varying by tissue type. Normally, tissues consist of cells, but when cells lose the ability to control their behavior and de-differentiate, tumors form.
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Related Tags: Tumor Microenvironment | Cell Signaling | Apoptosis | Cancer Genetics | Cancer Metabolism | Oncogenes | Tumor Suppressor Genes | Cancer Pathways | Tumor Immunology | Cell Cycle Regulation | Tumor Heterogeneity | Epigenetics | Genetic Mutations | Metabolic Reprogramming | Tumor Evolution
Related Societies: American Association for Cancer Research | Society for Basic Urologic Research | Cancer Biology Training Consortium | International Society of Cancer Metabolism | American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy