Solid Tumor Oncology

A solid tumor refers to an abnormal mass of tissue, which generally does not comprise liquid areas or cysts. A tumor is formed when cells grow and divide more than they should, or they do not die when they should. There are two types of tumors found in the body, benign tumors that do not have cancer cells, and malignant tumors that have cancer cells. Different types of solid tumors include lymphomas, sarcomas, and carcinomas. Sarcomas are tumors present in the muscles, blood vessels, bones, lymph vessels, ligaments, and fat tissues. Carcinomas are tumors present in epithelial cells, which are found in the linings of organs, glands, and skin. Solid tumors can develop in various body parts, such as organs, bones, and muscles. Various drugs that can be used for treating solid tumors include larotrectinib sulfate, rozlytrek, dostarlimab-gxly, vitrakvi, pembrolizumab, jemperli, entrectinib, and keytruda. This book provides comprehensive insights into solid tumor oncology. It strives to provide a fair idea about the clinical management of solid tumors. Those with interest in the field of oncology would find this book helpful.