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Various scientific studies confirm an increased incidence rate of colon cancer in young adults. In Europe, specifically, between 40 and 45 years old, one study observed an annual increase of 1.6% between 2004 and 2016

Thanks to the versatility of the Da Vinci robot, a minimally invasive approach can be performed to radically remove tumors correctly through fine dissections, thus accelerating patient recovery

MD Anderson Madrid – Hospiten offers the possibility of access to clinical trials and surgery with the Da Vinci robot for patients with kidney cancer, one of the 15 most common tumors in Spain

All medical specialties may be involved in this disease, among the most common are Traumatology, Medical Oncology, Radiotherapy Oncology, Anatomic and Molecular Pathology, Radiodiagnosis, Rehabilitation and Plastic Surgery.

Participating patients will have free access to the genomic study of their tumor, both in the biopsy sample and in blood, to a full-body MRI and to digitization of anatomic pathology images

MD Anderson Cancer Center Foundation Spain is participating in a project, with three other European countries, that will study tumors at a molecular level and seek to expand therapy options in the most advanced stages of endometrial cancer. The study will combine pre-clinical models and artificial intelligence solutions to generate an algorithm to predict the therapeutic response of patients. Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological tumor in developed countries and the overall survival rate of patients is reduced from 90% to 17% if there is a late diagnosis1

Normalization the use of the word 'cancer' may be key to achieving a generational change toward destigmatizing the disease, thus improving the quality of life of patients. Providing the child wishes to do so, sharing information with young children relieves the anxiety and uncertainty of the disease, and helps prevent them from seeking answers by other means. Involving children in the changes that our body will undergo, making them see the process as something natural will help us to have a healthier relationship with the unpleasant emotions that arise during the process.

Los pacientes que hayan padecido más de un tipo de cáncer o aquellas personas cuya familia presente más casos de cáncer de lo estadísticamente razonable, son los principales candidatos para realizar un estudio genético

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

The doctor has received this recognition thanks to her personal commitment and work campaigning for the 40th Meeting of the European Society for Radiotherapy & Oncology (ESTRO) to be held in Madrid in August, thus making the capital the European headquarters of Radiation Oncology.