Radiation Equipment Radiation therapy, Radiation from the outside (external or percutaneous radiation treatment) This type of radiation treatment is by far the most common in the treatment of tumors of the central nervous system. The irradiation is generated by special therapy devices. The generated radiation is formed in the therapeutic Continue Reading
Liquid biopsy – a revolution in the diagnosis and therapy of cancer?
Liquid biopsy – a revolution in the diagnosis and therapy of cancer? Liquid biopsy – a revolution in the diagnosis and therapy of cancer ? In order to diagnose and / or rule out a cancer, a tissue sample (biopsy) and a histopathological examination are usually taken. For the analysis Continue Reading
Life during radiation therapy and side effects
Life during radiation therapy and side effects Life during radiation therapy and side effects, Usually the acute risk of side effects of the radiation is so low that the daily-life is rarely necessary. Especially during the spring and summer months, however, care should be taken to avoid direct sunlight. Headgear, preference Continue Reading
Why children can develop tumors
Why children can develop tumors at all is a mystery to many parents. The known risk factors do not play a role before the age of 20: the effects of pollutants or lifestyle-related risk factors usually only become apparent after decades. Accordingly, the types of tumor in which the influence Continue Reading
Prostate Cancer and Lifestyle
Prostate Cancer and Lifestyle;smoking, alcohol, family planning, sex, infections – many questions unanswered When it comes to prostate cancer, risk factors relating to the allegedly unhealthy lifestyle of affected patients are also discussed again and again. Many of these assumptions could, however, be refuted beyond any doubt. For others, studies Continue Reading
Health During the Pandemic
Health During the Pandemic, Older adults have an increased risk of certain types of mental health symptoms. Anxiety: uneasiness of the mind caused by fear of unknown. Symptoms of anxiety include: stress low energy trouble sleeping, fatigu depression, helplessness, isolation appetite changes, lack of nutrition PSTD (post-traumatic stress disorder) physical Continue Reading
Which cancer patients belong to risk group?
Which cancer patients belong to risk group? The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has only been known since the beginning of 2020. Therefore, many questions regarding cancer and corona have not yet been finally clarified. In addition, the individual situations in which cancer patients find themselves can differ significantly. In general, the following Continue Reading
Men breast cancer
What is Men breast cancer? Signs and symptoms of male breast cancer can include: A painless lump or thickening in your breast tissue. Changes to the skin covering your breast, such as dimpling, puckering, redness or scaling. Changes to your nipple, such as redness or scaling, or a nipple that begins to turn inward. Breast cancer can Continue Reading
Bone Cancer risk factors and symptoms
what is bone cancer? There are several cancers that emanate from the cells of the bones (primary bone tumors). The most common is osteosarcoma. Other bone crabs are z. Chondrosarcoma or Ewing’s sarcoma. Bone Cancer risk factors The exact reasons for the formation of bone tumors are often unclear. The development Continue Reading
Types of Oncologists
Oncology deals not only with diagnosis and treatment of all tumors and also all developments in this field. Many studies are conducted and new techniques are developed to ensure early diagnosis of various types of cancers. Computed tomography, ultrasound, nuclear magnetic resonance imaging and PET/CT are only some examples. Chemotherapy Continue Reading
