Identifying the subtype of cancer is crucial for several reasons:
- Treatment: Different subtypes respond to different therapies. For instance, HER2-positive breast cancer may be treated with targeted therapies like trastuzumab. - Prognosis: Certain subtypes have better or worse outcomes. For example, early-stage Hodgkin lymphoma is often highly curable. - Research: Understanding subtypes helps in the development of new treatments and clinical trials.
