Rare Cancers: Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
Rare cancers, also known as cancer orphans, pose unique challenges in diagnosis and treatment. These rare malignancies often cause difficulties in both diagnosis and treatment. They require a closer look at the distinct obstacles they pose.
Diagnostic Challenges:
The elusive nature of rare cancers makes their diagnosis a challenging task for healthcare professionals. Because they are not common, symptoms may be overlooked or misinterpreted. This may delay identification of the disease. Additionally, awareness of both patients and physicians about these rare cancers is limited. This contributes to the late stage of diagnosis, further complicating the treatment process.
Treatment Challenges:
The low incidence of rare cancers becomes apparent at the treatment stage, when limited ...