Better pain management or possible demedicalized approaches open up new treatment paths in palliative care in oncology Published on 07/10/2022 More than 90,000 cancer patients require palliative care each year in Spain according to the Spanish Cancer Association (AECC)
Vacunación y continuidad en el uso de la mascarilla, las recomendaciones de los expertos a los pacientes oncológicos frente a la gripe Published on 27/09/2022 Las enfermedades infecciosas respiratorias son un riesgo añadido para los pacientes oncológicos por su inmunosupresión
La investigación de biomarcadores en cáncer de vejiga optimiza la selección de pacientes candidatos a inmunoterapia Published on 23/09/2022 Un estudio, donde participa MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid – Hospiten, muestra que la selección más certera de los pacientes que responderán a la inmunoterapia podría reducir los niveles de toxicidad, al evitar la administración de fármacos con reducidas probabilidades de éxito
The combination of targeted therapies and immunotherapy are the future for patients with advanced thyroid cancer Published on 19/09/2022 The new approach for the advanced stages of the disease incorporates immunotherapy to treatment, with the aim of maintaining the benefits of targeted therapies for the patient over time
MRIs of fewer than 7 minutes to improve the diagnosis and monitoring of breast cancer Published on 29/08/2022 The protocol encourages greater adherence to the technique and due to the reduced duration of the procedure, MRIs can be used on a greater number of patients
Prolonged abdominal pain with no apparent cause and unexplained weight loss may be a warning of a gastrointestinal tumor Published on 02/08/2022 The symptoms of gastrointestinal tumors vary greatly and depend on the type of tumor and where it is located, so they must be studied individually. Although colorectal cancer is the most common, the incidence of other gastrointestinal tumors, like pancreatic or stomach tumors, has increased in recent years. Risk factors for gastrointestinal tumors include a poor diet, physical inactivity, alcohol consumption and smoking
Clear information and support from the healthcare professional, keys to overcoming the fear of going to the doctor Published on 18/07/2022 The specialist is key to alleviating the patient’s uncertainty and providing the resources with which to safely face the situation that is causing distress, particularly in cases of cancer
Summer vacations and cancer treatments - tips for planning your summer Published on 05/07/2022 The oncologist’s assessment may allow for a small advance or delay in starting a treatment cycle to extend the rest period and allow the patient to schedule vacations, on an individual basis and according to the needs of each patient
Improves the identification of genetic alterations in leukemia, allowing treatment to be personalized, improving its effectiveness Published on 20/06/2022 Depending on the type of leukemia, patients will have different genetic alterations or mutations that determine the progress of treatment
A second medical opinion can offer a greater range of cancer treatments that can be better adapted to each patient Published on 15/06/2022 Having more information about their diagnosis is part of the patient's right to make a more informed decision about their treatment options while taking into account their particular circumstances