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Prostate cancer (PCa) characterizes the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the prostate gland. It is the second leading cause of cancer death among men. But thanks to advances in medicine, prostate cancer is no longer a death sentence. Thanks to the early diagnosis through the PCA blood test and advances in radiation oncology...

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...

Cervical cancer remains a significant global health concern. In 2022, approximately 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths were reported worldwide, making it the fourth most common cancer among women. Almost all cases of cervical cancer are attributable to human papillomavirus (HPV) infection – particularly high-risk strains like 16 and 18...

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...

The treatment of liver cancer and liver cancer metastases is one of the most complex and challenging tasks, with this oncology type representing the 6th most common cancer worldwide with 866,136 new cases diagnosed in 2022. The diversity of primary cancers poses significant difficulties for both doctors and patients. Even more critical is liver...

Breast cancer (BC) is the most widespread type of cancer among women. According to international data, more than 2 million new breast cancer cases were diagnosed in 2020. This high incidence is linked to numerous breast cancer risk factors, including both genetic and lifestyle components. The risk of breast cancer grows with age, and about 80%...

With more than 1.9 million new cases and 0.9 million deaths in 2020, rectal cancer (RC) was the third most common cancer and the second most common cause of cancer mortality worldwide. Geographical disparities were reported in incidence and mortality rates, time trends, and the future burden of RC across different countries and...

In 2020 over 573,000 new bladder cancer (BC) cases and around 212,000 BC deaths were estimated to occur worldwide, representing approximately 3% of all new cancer cases and more than 2% of cancer deaths. BC ranks as the tenth most common cancer diagnosed and the 13th most common cause of cancer mortality worldwide.