Standard treatment is the best and most recommended treatment at present. It is proposed through clinical guidelines and selected based on the patient's condition.

Did you know? "Standard Treatment"

Standard treatment is a cancer treatment method whose effectiveness and safety have been widely recognized through clinical trials and research and which is generally accepted among medical professionals. New treatments are evaluated and updated whenever they are proven to be superior to the previous standard treatment. Standard treatments are covered by public health insurance.

Know what the "standard of care" is for you

The optimal treatment varies greatly depending on the type and stage of cancer, as well as the patient's overall health. Clinical practice guidelines suggest the most effective diagnostic and treatment methods for specific diseases. Understanding clinical practice guidelines is important to know the standard treatment for you.

Communicating your wishes during conversations with your doctor

We recommend that you read the clinical guidelines related to your illness to gain a deeper understanding of treatment. Knowing the latest treatments and clinical trial results beforehand will allow you to have a meaningful dialogue with your doctor. While it is of course important to listen to your doctor's suggestions, it is also important to consider for yourself what you want to do, taking into account your own body, such as "I want to continue working and raising children while receiving treatment" or "I want to receive treatment after I have regained my strength." By gaining accurate knowledge about your illness and engaging in a dialogue that aligns your wishes with your doctor's suggestions, you can make a treatment choice that is right for you.

The future of medical care, which continues to evolve in various fields

AI-based diagnosis, which excels at analyzing vast amounts of medical data and can improve the accuracy of diagnostic imaging, is attracting attention. Expectations are rising for AI to play a supporting role for doctors, including detecting tiny cancer cells that the human eye might miss and formulating treatment plans.

The clinical practice guidelines are available online

It is important to obtain accurate information without being misled by unfounded information.

Japanese Society of Clinical Oncology Cancer Treatment Guidelines
http://www.jsco-cpg.jp/