Recommendations for cancer patients and those close to them at a Christmas marked by the COVID-19 pandemic Published on 27/12/2021 For cancer patients, these days can be as rewarding as they are complicated and knowing how to manage their feelings is key to ensuring good emotional management
Survival rates for lung cancer may have fallen by 2% due to delays in diagnosis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic Published on 13/09/2021 Madrid, September 13, 2021- "the survival rate in lung cancer in Spain may have fallen by 2% since the beginning of the pandemic as a result of delays in diagnosing patients”, as stated by Dr. Allan Sam, head of the Pulmonology Service at MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid – Hospiten, on the occasion of European Lung Cancer Week, which takes place these days, who also adds that the real figure will not be known until after a year or two.
Colorectal cancer surgery in times of COVID-19 is safe for patients, according to a national study Published on 16/02/2021 The study, which was carried out during the months of lockdown in the first wave of COVID-19 and in which 9 Spanish hospitals participated, including MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid – Hospiten, aims to make plans for changes in surgical departments to be prepared for future peaks in the pandemic
Ten keys to accompanying employees with cancer from organizations in the new work environment Published on 03/02/2021 MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid – Hospiten and Cigna Spain have prepared a document with practical advice on supporting employees who live with cancer during the process of adaptation to the current work, social and health scenario. Workers with cancer, or those who live with cancer patients, now face a number of challenges affecting their emotional well-being: the disease itself, the fear of contagion by COVID-19, changes in health care, limitations of social relationships and new work processes.
A varied, balanced diet together with moderate physical exercise are the keys for cancer patients to having a good Christmas Published on 28/12/2020 The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly affected our eating habits, both physically and socially. Consulting a nutrition unit specialized in the treatment of cancer patients is recommended whenever there are problems eating or food intake is low
Appreciating what we can do during the holidays is key to enjoying this Christmas Published on 15/12/2020 People close to a cancer patient play a key role during the festive season and must know how to transmit a feeling of safety, to listen and accept that they have to be flexible with the patient at all times