Stage 4 cancer

A diagnosis of stage 4 colorectal cancer means that the disease has metastasized. In other words, cancer cells have spread beyond the colon or rectum to distant organs, such as the liver, lungs, or peritoneum. Colorectal cancer stage 4 is considered the most advanced and aggressive form of the disease. According to the World Health Organization...

Pancreatic cancer is a dangerous illness with a severe clinical course and a typically negative prognosis. It is known to have one of the lowest 5-year survival rates, around 7%. The majority of patients are diagnosed at advanced stages and die within a year after the diagnosis. Stage 4 pancreatic cancer is extremely difficult...

For the nearly 300,000 men diagnosed with prostate cancer yearly, a stage 4 diagnosis presents serious challenges. Yet despite the 31% five-year survival rate, many patients live considerably longer with appropriate treatment. From innovative radioligand therapies with Lutetium-177 and Actinium-225 to advanced techniques like NanoKnife...

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.

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...

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...

Esophageal cancer is a severe and aggressive malignancy. According to oncology research, this disease is often diagnosed late due to its subtle early symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, chest pain, weight loss, and persistent cough. By the time the disease reaches stage 4, it has spread beyond the esophagus to distant organs such as...