Encyclopedia of Cancer Types and Common Medications
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Understanding the disease is the first step toward victory. This encyclopedia, compiled by the Medical Supporter team, provides fundamental clinical knowledge and treatment rationale for major cancer types.
Respiratory and Thoracic System
- Lung Cancer: Divided into Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC, 80-90%) and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC). SCLC is highly aggressive but sensitive to chemo-radiotherapy; NSCLC increasingly emphasizes genomic testing and targeted therapy.
- Mesothelioma: Primarily originates in the pleura and is closely linked to long-term asbestos exposure.
Digestive System
- Gastric Cancer: High incidence in East Asia. Early-stage treatment focuses on surgical resection; advanced stages rely on targeted and immunotherapy.
- Pancreatic Cancer: Known as the "King of Cancers." Hard to detect early, often requires multidisciplinary integrated treatment.
- Colorectal Cancer: Often evolves from adenomas. Early resection has a nearly 100% cure rate.
Hematologic and Immune System
- Leukemia: Treatment includes chemotherapy, targeted drugs, and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
- Lymphoma: Cancer of the immune system. Divided into Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
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