The treatment for cancer is often a prolonged journey due to several factors. Firstly, the diagnostic phase itself can be time-consuming. It involves multiple tests such as biopsies, imaging studies like CT scans or MRIs, and blood tests. Each of these steps requires time to schedule, perform, and analyze.
Once a diagnosis is confirmed, the treatment plan needs to be carefully crafted, often requiring input from a multidisciplinary team including oncologists, surgeons, and radiologists. This planning phase ensures that the treatment is tailored to the specific type and stage of cancer.
