What Are the Challenges in Measuring Treatment Efficacy?
Measuring treatment efficacy in cancer is challenging due to several factors:
Heterogeneity of Cancer: Cancer is not a single disease but a collection of related diseases, each with its own characteristics and treatment responses. Patient Variability: Individual differences among patients can lead to varied responses to the same treatment. Resistance: Cancer cells can develop resistance to treatments, reducing their efficacy over time. Side Effects: Balancing treatment efficacy with the management of side effects is critical, as severe side effects can limit the use of effective treatments.
