The EMA has approved daraxonrasib, an innovative drug that doubles survival in patients with metastatic pancreatic cancer, but its commercialization in Europe could face obstacles related to costs and production capacity. #Oncologia #TumorePancreas #FarmaciInnovativi (translated)
Starting in 2027, Catalonia will implement early detection of lung cancer for people over 60 years old with a significant history of smoking, as part of the Oncology Director Plan 2027-2030. #CáncerDePulmón #DetecciónPrecoz #SaludPública (translated)
Cryoablation represents a promising and minimally invasive option for some women with early-stage breast cancer, avoiding surgery and its related risks, as confirmed by the Precice study conducted at the European Institute of Oncology. #Crioablazione #TumoreAlSeno #SaluteDonne (translated)
The Virgen de las Nieves University Hospital in Granada is facing a severe staff shortage, resulting in the daily postponement of four cancer treatments and generating frustration among patients, despite the management's claims about the coverage of its workforce. #Oncología #HospitalVirgendelastNieves #FaltaDePersonal (translated)
The article explores how Gilead Sciences is innovating in biomedical research, combining virology, oncology, and inflammatory diseases through a shared understanding of biological mechanisms, to develop targeted therapies that overcome traditional separations between medical specialties. #RicercaBiomedica #Oncologia #Virologia (translated)
The doctors at Gemelli are awaiting the final results of the biopsy on the Holy Father's carcinoma to decide if treatment will be necessary, considering different options depending on the size and mutations of the adenocarcinoma. #Carcinoma #Oncologia #PapaLeone (translated)
"Twenty-four hours after the lung surgery, Pope Leo XIV is doing well and is in good spirits," summarizes Matteo Bruni, the director of the Holy See Press Office. #PapaLeoneXIV #Adenocarcinoma #Oncologia (translated)
Pope Leo XIV has undergone surgery for lung adenocarcinoma and is embarking on a treatment plan that includes post-operative monitoring, histological examinations, and evaluation of any additional therapies based on the results. #PapaLeoneXIV #Adenocarcinoma #Oncologia (translated)
The author of the post wrote that Pope Leo XIV had undergone surgery at the Gemelli Polyclinic for lung adenocarcinoma and that his right lower lobe had been removed. https://t.co/jIQZoeMBQN #Salute #Oncologia #Polmoni #IT (translated)
Professor Massimo Di Maio explains that a lung nodule is not necessarily a sign of cancer, as highlighted by the case of Pope Leo XIV, who recently announced that he must undergo surgery for a nodule in the lung, and emphasizes the importance of sharing the care path with the patient. #tumorepolmonare #salute #oncologia (translated)
The author stated that healthcare professionals at the Virgen de las Nieves Hospital in Granada revealed that the oncology department was postponing four cancer treatments a day due to a lack of staff. He also claimed that the policies of the PP were causing deaths. https://t.co/nEBKfIs2mo #Sanidad #Cáncer #Granada #ES (translated)
A 19-year-old young man becomes the second patient in the world to receive his own frozen testicular tissue before chemotherapy, opening the possibility of preserving fertility in prepubescent children after oncology treatments. #Fertilidad #Criopreservación #Oncología (translated)
The author wrote that the European Congress of Medical Oncology would start in Madrid on October 22. He described the event as an opportunity to directly learn about data that, in his opinion, would once again change clinical practice, and said that participating and contributing to that transformation was a privilege. He added that it was a question of when, not if. #oncologia #congresso #Madrid #ES (translated)
The article discusses the experiences of two oncologists, Jesús Corral and Elena Brozos, who, after having faced cancer in their own lives, reflect on the importance of improving the quality of life of patients and the comprehensive care they should receive from the diagnosis. #Cáncer #Oncología #CalidadDeVida (translated)
The Champalimaud Foundation leads the European ResPECT project, valued at 15.8 million euros, which develops an artificial intelligence virtual assistant capable of transforming patient reports into clinical data, with the aim of improving healthcare in Europe. #InteligênciaArtificial #SaúdeDigital #Oncologia (translated)
The ongoing exchange of information between advanced research laboratories and hospital wards allows for an early understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying the formation of metastases and drug resistance, developing more effective therapeutic combinations. (translated)
Metastases perhaps represent the most complex challenge in oncology. Metastatic disease is responsible for 90-95% of deaths in cancer patients. In this thread, I explain what they are, why they are so dangerous, and what is being done to prevent or treat them. (translated)
A study presented at the Congress of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology reveals that 57.8% of cancer patients in Spain are overweight, and 23.6% suffer from obesity, emphasizing the importance of considering factors such as waist circumference in the assessment of obesity and its relationship with cancer. #Obesidad #Cáncer #Salud (translated)
Three Spanish researchers from CIMA in Pamplona are developing innovative treatments to combat the deadliest childhood cancers, such as gliomas and sarcomas, using an approach similar to that of the evolution of a virus, thanks to financial support from the CRIS Against Cancer Foundation. #CáncerInfantil #InvestigaciónMédica #OncologíaPediátrica (translated)
