The SEOR, the ESTRO and the Madrid Convention Bureau continue to increase the visibility of radiotherapy Published on 25/08/2021 The creation of a website and the dissemination of a campaign to make radiotherapy more visible aim to inform the Spanish public about the importance and benefits in terms of survival and quality of life of radiotherapy in the treatment of many types of cancer. The initiatives are part of a legacy project to citizens, on the occasion of the Annual Congress of the European Society of Radiation Oncology (ESTRO), taking place in Madrid this week
Hormone Replacement Therapy is safe and recommended for all menopausal women with symptoms that affect their quality of life Published on 03/08/2021 The condition can cause vasomotor problems, like hot flashes, trouble sleeping, sudden increases in temperature and genital atrophy, which causes constant itching. Patients with cervical or endometrial cancer may benefit from estrogen-induced menopause
Eating a balanced diet, staying hydrated, protecting themselves from the sun and resting, advice for the cancer patient in summer Published on 20/07/2021 An ideal diet should be varied, unrestricted, with elements from all the food groups, easy to prepare and provide adequate calorie intake
Lip cancer has a 95% survival rate if diagnosed early Published on 05/07/2021 As it is located in a highly visible area, detection is usually very easy: a small erosion or wound that has not healed after a few weeks is a suspicious symptom. The sun and smoking are the main risk factors for lip cancer and cause a multiplier effect when both factors are involved
A decade of hope begins for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia thanks to new treatments like FLT3 inhibitors Published on 21/06/2021 New drugs, like FLT3 inhibitors, improve survival rates in people with acute myeloid leukemia, acting on altered intracellular signaling pathways that allow cancer cells to grow
MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid presents its app for patients Published on 16/06/2021 The center’s new app allows patients to manage their medical appointments and see the results of their tests, among other functions
Fusion biopsy detects 30% more aggressive prostate cancers and improves diagnostic accuracy by 97% Published on 10/06/2021 The technique is a minimally invasive procedure that offers a highly accurate anatomical map of the prostate showing the areas affected by the tumor and allows planning of personalized treatment
Cancer surgery is safe during the pandemic and should not be postponed, according to a study conducted at MD Anderson Madrid Published on 03/06/2021 A study carried out by MD Anderson Cancer Center Madrid between March 16 and April 14, 2020, in the midst of the pandemic, analyzed 334 oncological surgeries, which had a complication rate similar to that of any pre-COVID-19 period
Electronic cigarettes should not be an alternative to tobacco because they generate more addiction and lead to serious health consequences Published on 27/05/2021 The long-term effects of this type of device on the health are unknown, but studies already show dysplasia (abnormal cells), severe lung disease, and even the need for lung transplants in extreme cases
The number of severe skin tumors has tripled since the beginning of the pandemic due to delayed diagnosis Published on 20/05/2021 Tumors that are usually treated by dermatologists and are generally caught early, have become more advanced tumors and are, therefore, more complex and expensive to treat