IPMN is a benign pancreatic cyst that can develop into cancer. About 8% of pancreatic cancer cases originate from IPMN cysts. IPMN is the most common pancreatic cystic lesion, affecting 10.9% of people over 50
Breast cancer diagnosis begins with physical examination and symptom discussion. Imaging tests include mammograms, ultrasound, and MRI for breast tissue examination. Biopsy confirms cancer diagnosis by removing tissue sample for laboratory testing. Staging determines cancer extent, ranging from 0 (contained in duct) to 4 (spread)
Most common cancer originating in nasopharynx, accounting for 50% of cases. Occurs in both children and adults, more common in males. More prevalent in East Asia and Africa, especially in southern regions
HCC is the most common primary liver cancer in adults. Most cases occur in people with chronic liver disease, especially cirrhosis. Hepatitis B causes about 50% of HCC cases, hepatitis C about 25%. Disease is three times more common in males than females
Therapeutic index measures drug safety relative to overdose risk. TI compares toxic dose (TD50) to effective dose (ED50). TI can be calculated in clinical trials or drug development settings
B-cell lymphomas are blood cancers affecting lymph nodes. More common in older adults and immunocompromised individuals. Divided into low (indolent) and high (aggressive) grade