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, 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
Colonoscopy delays due to fear of COVID-19 worsens prognosis for colorectal cancer patients Published on 29/03/2021 The impact of a delay of between 7 and 12 months in testing for the diagnosis of this tumor translates into a 3% increase in the mortality rate, and for those over 12 months, 7%
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, aims to make plans for changes in surgical departments to be prepared for future peaks in the pandemic