The approach to thyroid cancer has become a reference model for other oncology drugs Published on 22/09/2023 The diagnosis of this pathology generally starts with the identification of nodules in the area of the neck or the joint between the collarbone and the sternum through an ultrasound followed by a biopsy.
Treating a tumour in pregnancy and carrying it to term is possible Published on 12/09/2023 In Spain, it is estimated that around 1 in every 1,000 pregnant women receives a tumour diagnosis1
The ‘A Pulmón’ Project climbs to its fifth summit, the Pico de Peñalara, with the participation of MD Anderson Madrid – Hospiten Published on 31/08/2023 The aim of this pioneering initiative is to promote the practice of sports among patients, to make lung cancer visible through mountaineering and eradicate the stigma associated with the disease.
Vulvar cancer evolves slowly over years, making it difficult to detect early Published on 08/08/2023 Some women, elderly in most cases, can feel stinging for years and often, due to modesty, do not go to a specialist, which makes it difficult to detect and complicates treatment.
The ‘healthcare limbo’ of sarcoma patients Published on 12/07/2023 The rare nature of this type of cancer has resulted in a scarcity of research and, as a consequence, less consistent diagnostic and treatment criteria, along with the difficulty of accessing specific drugs
Ears, lips and scalp, areas that we must not forget to protect from the sun in summer Published on 04/07/2023 In Spain, around 78,000 cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year. Some sunburns are aggressive lesions that, when repeated and over the long term (20-30 years), can lead to cancer1, 2
Systematised robotic-assisted pelvic surgery facilitates surgical intervention in complex cases and reduces morbidity Published on 29/06/2023 The application of minimally invasive robotic-assisted surgery facilitates the laparoscopy procedure thanks to 3D visualisation and a wider range of movement, in addition to reducing the risk of complications and sequelae for patients.
Numerous developments are enabling ever more personalised leukemia treatments with lower toxicity Published on 19/06/2023 Recent studies have sought to demonstrate the effectiveness of new targeted therapies, such as FLT3 or menin inhibitors, and cellular therapy such as CAR-T in ever earlier scenarios
Skin cancer can also develop on the lids or the inner edge of the eye Published on 13/06/2023 The eye and the lids are a part of the body also exposed to the sun and can develop various types of tumour, such as squamous or basal cell carcinomas and melanomas
More precise diagnosis of prostate cancer: fusion biopsy is the key to identifying small lesions in enlarged prostates Published on 09/06/2023 Fusion biopsy combines magnetic resonance imaging and ultrasounds using a software, in order to identify the location of a lesion on the prostate with greater precision and subsequently examine or extract it