Oncology

Gastrointestinal neuroendocrine tumors (GI NETs) are rare malignancies that originate from neuroendocrine cells located throughout the gastrointestinal tract.1 These tumors are unique because they can produce hormones and have a wide spectrum of behaviors, ranging from indolent to highly aggressive forms. Over the past few decades...

Lung cancer is one of the most prevalent and aggressive malignancies globally, significantly impacting public health. According to the German Centre for Cancer Registry Data, there were approximately 56,700 new cases of lung cancer diagnosed in Germany in 2020, with 34,100 cases in men and 22,590 in women. The age-standardized incidence...

Bile duct cancer, also known as cholangiocarcinoma, is a malignant tumor that can originate in any part of the bile duct system. Bile duct cancer is considered to be rare as compared to other types of cancer, with less than 8,000 people diagnosed with it every year. Females are less likely to suffer from the disease than males.

Facing colon cancer feels overwhelming, but you have more treatment options than ever before. While treatment for colon cancer stage 1 provides 90% five-year survival rates, even advanced cases now benefit from breakthrough therapies that deliver chemotherapy directly to tumor sites, harness your immune system's power, and use precision...

Rectal cancer is a type of carcinoma that begins in the tissues of the rectum, the final part of the large intestine. While often grouped with colon cancer, rectal cancer presents unique challenges due to its location near critical structures, such as the sphincter, bladder, and reproductive organs. In some cases, tumors extend from the rectum...

Liver cancer is one of the most widespread types of tumors, ranking 6th among the most common cancers globally. Statistics show that it is more common in men and is among the top 5 most common cancer types. Around 900,000 new liver cancer cases are detected in the world annually. Meanwhile, the number of deaths is coming...

A glioma is a type of primary brain tumor that develops from glial cells of the brain and spinal cord. It comprises more than 24% of all primary brain tumors, around 50-70% of which are malignant. Glioma can affect both adult and pediatric patients, with adults over 65 and children under 12 suffering more frequently than other age groups.

Colorectal cancer, encompassing malignancies of the colon and rectum, stands as the third most prevalent cancer globally and ranks second in cancer-related mortality. In 2020, over 1.9 million new cases were diagnosed worldwide, leading to more than 930,000 deaths. The risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age, predominantly...