Target Indications
The management of cancer differs widely, with a multitude of factors impacting on the choice of treatment strategy. Some of those factors include:
- The type of tumor, usually defined by the tissue in the body from which it originated;
- The extent to which it has spread beyond its original location;
- The availability of treatments, driven by multiple factors including cost, drugs approved, local availability of suitable facilities etc,...;
- Regional and geographic differences;
- Whether the primary tumor is amenable to surgery, either as a potentially curative procedure, or as a palliative one;
- The balance between potential risks and potential benefits from the various treatments, and probably most importantly, the patient’s wishes.