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Medulloblastoma is most commonly associated with children but it can also occur in adults (although it is much rarer). Statistical data show, that adult medulloblastoma accounts for less than 1% of all primary brain tumors. Typically, it originates in the cerebellum ー this is the part of the brain responsible for balance...

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.

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...

Bladder cancer stage 4 is the most advanced form of the disease. It is characterized by the spread of cancer cells beyond the bladder (to distant lymph nodes, liver, lungs and even bones). According to statistics bladder cancer is among the most common malignancies worldwide with an estimated 573,000 new cases diagnosed annually...

The stomach cancer is one of the 10 most common cancers in the world; approximately one million new cases a year are diagnosed. The pathology occurs most frequently in males aged 35 to 40. Gastric cancer diagnosed late means shorter life expectancy than with detection at early stages. That points to the importance...

Prostate cancer ranks as one of the most widespread cancer types in men across the globe and continues to be a major reason for cancer-related deaths. The Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN) reports that doctors diagnosed over 1.4 million new cases of prostate cancer in 2020, making it the second most common cancer...

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

Among middle-aged and elderly men worldwide, prostate cancer (PCa) stands as a significant health threat. The American Cancer Society's prognosis expects around 313,780 new prostate cancer cases in 2025, and a huge number of approximately 35,770 men are expected to die from this disease. This translates to one man being...