Diagnosis & treatment - page 3

Glioblastoma is universally recognised as an extremely aggressive brain tumor, despite its relatively low occurrence. According to a comprehensive epidemiological review, the average incidence of glioblastoma stands at approximately 3.19 cases per 100,000 population per year. The severity arises from how rapidly glioblastoma cells multiply and...

Prostate cancer stands as one of the most treatable forms of cancer when patients receive proper medical care. With one in eight men developing the disease during their lifetime and approximately 314,000 new cases expected in 2025, the stakes are high. However, the appeal of folk remedies continues to divert patients from evidence-based...

A few decades ago, a diagnosis of "cancer" was often perceived as a death sentence. Today, thanks to rapid advances in healthcare, many oncological diseases can be treated successfully. However, the burden of cancer remains substantial across Europe. According to the European Cancer Information System (ECIS), as of 2022...

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most aggressive malignancies, with a five-year survival rate of just 13% in the United States and similar outcomes globally, largely due to late-stage diagnoses and poor response to conventional treatments such as chemotherapy and radiation therapy. This cancer is notorious for its resistance to standard...

Prostate cancer is the most common malignant tumor in men and a major cause of cancer-related death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) and Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN 2022), more than 1.4 million new cases of prostate cancer are diagnosed each year, accounting for nearly 15% of all cancers in men....

Prostate cancer is one of the most common oncological diseases among men worldwide and remains a leading cause of cancer-related mortality. According to the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN), more than 1.4 million new cases of prostate cancer were diagnosed in 2020, making it the second most frequently diagnosed cancer in men...

Thyroid cancer is one of the most rapidly growing endocrine malignancies worldwide. In Europe, the annual incidence reaches 8.3 cases per 100,000 population, while the mortality remains relatively low at 0.33 per 100,000. This situation reflects the effectiveness of modern diagnostic tools and treatment options, as well as the generally...

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, systemic autoimmune disease that primarily targets synovial joints, leading to inflammation, swelling, pain, and eventual joint deformity if left untreated. It affects about 0.5% to 1% of the global population, with women being two to three times more likely to develop the disease than men.