Proliferation markers are proteins or molecules used to assess the growth rate of cells, particularly in cancer diagnosis and treatment. They provide crucial insights into the aggressiveness of a tumor and can guide therapeutic decisions by indicating how rapidly cancer cells are dividing.

Proliferation Markers

Growth rate of cells

Cancer diagnosis involves identifying the presence and type of cancer in a patient, typically through a combination of imaging tests, biopsy, and laboratory analysis. Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment planning and improving patient outcomes.

Cancer Diagnosis

Cancer treatment involves a variety of strategies aimed at eradicating cancer cells, controlling their growth, or alleviating symptoms. These treatments can include surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, among others, and are often used in combination to maximize effectiveness.

Cancer Treatment

Aggressiveness of a tumor

Therapeutic Decisions

Cancer cells are like bad guys in the body that don't follow the rules and keep growing when they shouldn't. They can form lumps called tumors and sometimes spread to other parts of the body, making people sick.

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