Interval breast cancer, a “hidden” and more aggressive tumour that affects young adults Published on 19/10/2023 Breast cancer is the most frequent tumour among women in Spain1. It is estimated that, in 2023, more than 35,000 new cases will be diagnosed1. In addition, it is seeing an increase in young women
The management of psychological and emotional issues improves the experience in oncology patients with chronic pain Published on 13/10/2023 32% of the adult population in Spain suffer from some form of pain1. Chronic pain is that which persists for more than 3-6 months and constitutes an illness in itself 2
Artificial Intelligence (AI) opens new horizons in the understanding, diagnosis and treatment of leukaemia Published on 04/10/2023 During the 12th edition of their Open Days, experts from MD Anderson in Houston and other national and international specialists presented some of the latest developments in this field to the participants.
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 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.