Diagnosis & treatment - page 6

The liver is the body's laboratory, filtering blood and performing hundreds of vital functions. Unfortunately, this makes it vulnerable to cancer cells that travel through the bloodstream and settle there, forming secondary liver cancer called metastases. According to large-scale studies, colorectal cancer accounts for 21.4% of liver metastases...

Joint pain ranks among the most widespread musculoskeletal conditions in Europe, currently affecting over 57 million adults in Western Europe, which is more than a 50% increase since 1990. Nearly 43% of these individuals are under the age of 65, which dispels the misconception that joint disorders only affect the elderly. In addition, knee...

A Klatskin tumor, also known as perihilar cancer, is a type of extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, which starts in the area where the right and left bile ducts converge to form the common bile duct. The standard Klatskin tumor treatment options typically include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Surgical resection remains both...

About 85,000 cases of urologic cancers are detected in Germany annually, meaning patients with prostate carcinomas, bladder cancer, kidney cancer, and testicular cancer receive treatment from doctors with vast experience. Oncourology is one of the priorities of the German Cancer Society (DKG) and the Research German Cancer Center...

In Germany, prostate cancer is treated in large multidisciplinary university hospitals, as well as specialized centers of prostate cancer treatment and radiation therapy. With over 50 specialized centers achieving 5-year survival rates above 90% for localized disease, Germany offers advanced therapeutic options.

Brain cancer encompasses a range of tumors originating in the brain, with glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) being the most aggressive and prevalent malignant form in adults. Accounting for approximately 14% of all primary brain tumors, GBM poses significant challenges due to its rapid progression and resistance to conventional treatments.

Living with small intestine cancer can be challenging, but there's reason for hope. Though rare, this condition now has more treatment pathways than ever before. The five-year survival rate for early-stage disease can exceed 80% with proper treatment, making timely, specialized care crucial. While conventional treatments like surgery, chemotherapy...

Office work and a sedentary lifestyle have become a real trap for modern individuals. Research shows that prolonged sitting and lack of physical activity increase cardiovascular risks by 50%, the likelihood of weight gain by 20-30%, and cancer risk by 20-60%. Serious health problems can appear even at a young age. If changing your lifestyle is...