Understanding the Need for Precision Oncology Imagine you are a cancer patient. You just found out that you have cancer. Understandably, the news is devastating. You’re scared. And when you are scared, you search for answers. Perhaps the first questions…
Precision Oncology Explained Understanding Precision Oncology Precision oncology is a cutting-edge method of treating cancer that takes into account each patient's unique characteristics to make more personalized treatment decisions. Instead of using a one-size-fits-all approach, precision oncology looks at the…
5 Reasons Why NOW is the time for Precision Oncology Precision oncology has reached a pivotal moment in its evolution, driven by various factors and advancements in technology. This transformative approach to cancer care is gaining momentum and holds the…
Thyroid Cancer: Understanding Diagnosis, and Treatment Thyroid cancer has emerged as a significant concern in recent years. Its incidence appears to be increasing. The reason for this is not completely clear, but it is likely that more thyroid nodules or…
Demystifying Thyroid Cancer Subtypes There are several different types of thyroid cancer, each with its own characteristics and treatment approaches. In this article, we will discuss the most common types of thyroid cancer to help you understand them better. Papillary…
What Does it Mean to have “Differentiated Thyroid Cancer”? In my previous blog, I described a number of subtypes of thyroid cancer. What if your doctor told you that you had “differentiated thyroid cancer”, or if you read that in…
Navigating Thyroid Cancer Treatments: Papillary vs. Follicular Subtypes Thyroid cancer is a complicated disease that needs individualized treatment methods. There are two main types of differentiated thyroid cancer: papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) and follicular thyroid cancer (FTC). Recall that, in…
Medullary Thyroid Cancer: Understanding a Unique Thyroid Malignancy Thyroid cancer comes in different forms, and one of them is medullary thyroid cancer (MTC). While it is rare, MTC is a significant type of thyroid cancer with its unique characteristics and…
Hürthle Cell Thyroid Cancer: A Rare but Intriguing Subtype Thyroid cancer comes in different forms, and one of them is Hürthle cell thyroid cancer, also known as oxyphilic cell carcinoma. Although it's not very common, Hürthle cell thyroid cancer has…
Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer: A Rare but Aggressive Thyroid Malignancy Thyroid cancer has different types, and one of the most aggressive and least common forms is anaplastic thyroid cancer (ATC). Although it's rare, ATC poses significant challenges in diagnosis and treatment…