What Is Liquid Biopsy? How a Simple Blood Test Is Changing Cancer Diagnosis
Direct Answer: A liquid biopsy is a blood-based cancer test that looks for tumor-derived material, especially circulating tumor DNA or […]
Precision Oncology
Gynecological Oncology
Gynecological Oncology: Why Women’s Cancer Care Needs a More Focused, Personalized Approach
Gynecological oncology deals with cancers of the female reproductive system, including cervical cancer, ovarian cancer, endometrial/uterine cancer, vulvar cancer, vaginal cancer,
Precision Oncology
Targeted Therapy and Chemotherapy: Understanding the Difference
Direct Answer:Targeted Therapy and Chemotherapy are two fundamental approaches used in cancer treatment, but they work in very different ways.
Geriatric & AYA Oncology
Fertility After Cancer Treatment: What Survivors Need to Know
Many cancer survivors retain the possibility of having children after treatment, although fertility outcomes depend on factors such as age,
Geriatric & AYA Oncology
Fertility Preservation Before Cancer Treatment
Certain cancer treatments such as chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and pelvic surgery can impair fertility by damaging reproductive cells or hormonal pathways.
Treatment Strategy & Second Opinions
When to Seek Second Opinion In Cancer ?
A second opinion in cancer care is most valuable when a patient is newly diagnosed, when treatment decisions involve major
Precision Oncology
When Immunotherapy Works Even With Low PD-L1 Expression
While PD-L1 testing is widely used to guide immunotherapy decisions, a low or negative PD-L1 result does not necessarily mean
Precision Oncology
The Role of PD-L1 Testing Before Starting Immunotherapy
PD-L1 testing is an important biomarker assessment used to guide the use of immunotherapy in several cancers, particularly lung cancer
Disease-Specific Deep Dives
Molecular Subtypes of Breast Cancer and Their Treatment Implications
Molecular subtypes of Breast cancer is biologically classified using ER, PR, and HER2 status (and sometimes proliferation/genomic assays). These markers
Cancer Genetics & Hereditary Risk
When Should Patients Undergo Genetic Testing for Cancer Risk?
Genetic testing for cancer risk should be considered when personal or family history suggests a hereditary cancer syndrome. This includes