WHAT EVERY CLINICIAN SHOULD KNOW

A quick look at the most aggressive cancers, their survival rates, and why early detection is critical.

MOST DEADLY CANCERS:

WHY SOME CANCERS ARE MORE DEADLY

Aggressive cancers grow fast, spread early, and are often detected late, leading to low survival rates and limited treatment response.

PANCREATIC CANCER: MOST AGGRESSIVE TYPE

Pancreatic cancer has only an 8.3% five-year survival rate. Symptoms appear late, and 43% are diagnosed at Stage 4.

BRAIN CANCER: COMPLEX AND HARD TO TREAT

Malignant brain tumors like glioblastoma are fast-growing, with only 12.9% five-year survival and limited surgical options.

LIVER CANCER: FAST PROGRESSION

Linked to hepatitis infections and lifestyle risks, liver cancer has a five-year survival rate of 13.4% and is often found late.

LUNG CANCER: HIGHEST GLOBAL MORTALITY

Lung cancer causes more deaths than any other cancer. Survival depends on stage, tumor type, and tobacco exposure.

EARLY DETECTION SAVES LIVES

Stage I cancers can have 80 to 90% survival rates, while Stage IV may drop below 20%. Screening and symptom awareness are critical.

ADVANCES IN TREATMENT

Targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and precision medicine are improving outcomes in aggressive cancers, but access and timing matter.

KEY MESSAGE FOR CLINICIANS

Knowing risk factors, screening guidelines, and treatment innovation helps improve survival and patient care.

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