Organ-specific cancer refers to cancers that originate in a particular organ of the body. Each type of cancer has distinct characteristics, including the type of cells involved, molecular pathways driving the disease, and how it behaves. Understanding the biology of cancer in specific organs is crucial for developing targeted therapies and improving diagnosis and treatment outcomes.
Cancers can develop in nearly every organ of the body, and they are classified based on the organ where they first arise. Organ-specific cancers are influenced by:
Cell Type: Cancers are often named after the type of cells that become malignant (e.g., epithelial cells in carcinoma, lymphocytes in lymphoma).
Molecular Pathways: The underlying genetic mutations and molecular mechanisms vary between organs and influence how the cancer grows and spreads.
Treatment Responses: Different organ-specific cancers respond differently to treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or targeted therapies.
Tracks:
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Colorectal Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Bladder Cancer
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