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Ovarian cancer remains one of the most challenging malignancies in gynecologic oncology. Often diagnosed at an advanced stage, it is the fifth leading cause of cancer-related death among women in the Western world. According to the American Cancer Society, over 20,000 new cases of ovarian cancer will be diagnosed in the...

Multiple myeloma is a malignant blood disorder that affects plasma cells – white blood cells responsible for producing antibodies. This type of cancer typically develops in the bone marrow and can lead to bone damage, anemia, kidney failure, and a weakened immune system. Although it remains incurable, the last decade has brought significant...

Non-small cell lung cancer affects 85% of lung cancer patients, with stage III-IV cases having less than 5% five-year survival rates. While traditional treatments help only 30% of selected patients, innovative dendritic cell immunotherapy shows 50-65% effectiveness rates in clinical studies. These "immune system generals" train your body to fight...

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...

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.

Liver cancer is a significant global health challenge, ranking among the top causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide. In 2020 alone, approximately 905,700 new cases were diagnosed, and about 830,200 deaths were attributed to the disease. In Germany, liver cancer, while less prevalent compared to some other countries, still poses...

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...

Uterine cancer ranks among the most common cancers in women globally, with over 417,000 new cases and nearly 97,000 deaths reported in 2020. While the overall statistics reflect a global challenge, Germany stands out - not only for its robust healthcare infrastructure but also for the growing emphasis on advanced, minimally invasive, and targeted...