Colon cancer prevention starts with diet: fruits and vegetables rich in fibre help reduce risk Published on 30/03/2023 Excessive consumption of red meat, processed foods and animal fats contribute to the proliferation of chronic diseases, such as obesity, which in turn are related to colorectal cancer
MD Anderson Madrid – Hospiten, a pioneer center in the application of transanal robotic surgery for rectal tumors Published on 21/03/2023 Minimally invasive surgery in rectal cancer helps with the extraction of tumors and shortens the patient’s recovery time after surgery
The figure of the endometriosis specialist is key in the approach and treatment of the disease Published on 10/03/2023 On many occasions, the disease goes undiagnosed as it is confused with usual menstrual cramps (dysmenorrhea) and tests like ultrasound or MRI are not performed to rule out deep endometriosis, leading to serious consequences in the digestive tract and nephro-urological system
Bone marrow transplantation is still the only potential option of a cure for hematological tumors Published on 23/02/2023 Bone marrow donation, which may improve the patient's prognosis, does not pose any health risk for the donor nor does it require admission to the operating room
Knowing how cancer interrupts the life of the young cancer patient, is essential for the correct psychological approach Published on 13/02/2023 Body image, autonomy or fertility may be affected at some point in the oncological process, with the consequent impact on emotional well-being
MD Anderson Madrid – Hospiten Gynecology Department is accredited as a European Training Center by the ESGO Published on 06/02/2023 The specialized center is the first private hospital to obtain such recognition in Europe
Genetic study and analysis of family history play a key role in the early diagnosis of cancer Published on 31/01/2023 In the case of a suspected hereditary cancer, annual monitoring of the patient allows the tumor to be detected at an early stage, which means a better prognosis
Shorter, equally effective radiotherapy treatments: just five sessions for breast and prostate cancer Published on 16/01/2023 In some patients, radiotherapy treatments have been reduced from up to 35 sessions to just 5, maintaining safety levels but with fewer side effects, which affects their quality of life
Specialists warn of the rapid increase in the consumption of electronic cigarettes among young people Published on 02/01/2023 According to data from the Ministry of Health, in 2018 practically half of students between the ages of 14 and 18 had used electronic cigarettes at some time (48.4%), a figure that is increasing
Research into acute leukemia moves towards "tailor-made" treatments for each individual patient Published on 22/11/2022 Research into acute leukemia is currently one of the most active fields in Spain due to the shortcomings persisting in the treatment of these patients, who amount to more than 6,000 every year1