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Stage 4 lung cancer, also known as metastatic or advanced lung cancer, signifies that the disease has spread beyond the lungs to distant parts of the body, such as the liver, brain, bones, or the other lung. This stage is often associated with a challenging prognosis, but advancements in treatment options are providing new hope for patients.

A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is suddenly disrupted, either due to a blocked artery (ischemic stroke) or a ruptured blood vessel (hemorrhagic stroke). This interruption deprives brain tissue of oxygen and nutrients, causing brain cells to die within minutes. According to the World Stroke...

Pancreatic cancer stands as one of the most aggressive and lethal forms of gastrointestinal carcinoma, often diagnosed at an advanced stage. In 2022 alone, it accounted for approximately 467,000 deaths worldwide, making it the sixth leading cause of cancer-related mortality globally. The overall 5-year survival rate for pancreatic cancer remains...

Ovarian cancer is the 8th most common type of cancer in women, with more than 320,000 new cases registered in 2022. Around a quarter (25%) of all new cases were diagnosed in women aged 75 and older. Taking into account that early symptoms are subtle and non-specific, especially among older women, ovarian cancer is often found...

Bone metastases often occur in the advanced stages of cancer, which are characterized by rapid spread beyond the tumor site and invasion of distant organs and tissues. Studies reported that approximately 350,000 people died from bone metastases in the USA alone, underscoring the devastating nature of this issue. The highest incidence...

Osteosarcoma is a rare but aggressive form of bone cancer, most commonly affecting adolescents and young adults. In Germany, approximately 60 children and adolescents under 18 are diagnosed with osteosarcoma each year, accounting for about 2.6% of all pediatric malignancies in this age group. This cancer typically arises in the long bones...

Cervical cancer is the fourth most common cancer among women worldwide, with approximately 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths reported in 2022. About 94% of these fatalities occur in low- and middle-income countries due to limited access to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination and regular screenings. In the United States, an estimated...

Stage 4 liver cancer is the most advanced stage of liver malignancies, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the most common type of primary liver cancer. It remains the sixth most common cancer worldwide and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), approximately 42,000 new cases...