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Mouth cancer (oral cancer) is a term that describes malignant tumours that grow inside your mouth. Oral cancer symptoms can look like a simple, painless, benign red or white patches (leukoplakia or erythroplakia), sores or small ulcers on your lips, buccal mucosa, gums or tongue, but they are persistent and can progress into pain, numbness...

Oropharyngeal cancer, specifically cancer of the base of the tongue, is a distinct clinical form of cancer on the tongue that differs in anatomical location, biological characteristics, and treatment approaches. The tongue, along with the lip and the floor of the mouth, is one of the most frequently affected subsections within the oral cavity.

Osteosarcoma (OS) or osteogenic sarcoma is a relatively rare but aggressive primary malignant bone tumour. It makes up about 20% of all malignant bone tumors and mostly affects kids and teenagers before age 25. Active bone tissue growth gives young people more chances to get this type of cancer. The risk factors of osteosarcoma also...

Breast cancer is the most common malignant disease among women in Europe. It is a heterogeneous disease, the pathogenesis of which remains unclear in most cases. Significant progress has been made in early diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer, which has led to improved survival rates. Different molecular subtypes of breast...

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) accounts for approximately 90% of all kidney cancers and remains one of the ten most common cancers worldwide. In 2022 alone, more than 435,000 new cases were diagnosed globally, with over 156,000 deaths attributed to the disease. The incidence has been steadily increasing, particularly in high-income...

The regional chemotherapy (RCT) approach is an oncological approach with a very low toxicity profile and high tumor response due to high cytotoxic drug concentrations in an isolated perfusion bed. In addition, the therapy can be focused on limited regions if necessary, using the same technique (e.g., upper abdominal perfusion...

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...

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...