This content is machine translated Psychooncology Catching psychological problems after a cancer diagnosis After a cancer diagnosis, those affected not only face enormous physical challenges – the psyche also suffers. Most patients are almost overwhelmed by their emotions and thoughts. Often overlooked after…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Breast Cancer Latest findings around breast cancer research International experts have been meeting annually since 1977 to share current information on breast cancer research. The goal is to balance clinical, translational, and basic research and to provide a…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Hematology The world of lymphoma – retrospective analyses The world of lymphomas is broad, however, the causes ofthe occurrence of cancers of the lymphatic system has not yet been adequately detected. There is still much to explore and…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Hematology Leukemia, malignancy and co. on the test bench The annual meeting of the American Society of Hematology (ASH) is considered the most important congress on hematologic diseases worldwide. International experts again exchanged information on current research results and…
View Post 1 min This content is machine translated Swiss Oncology in Motion Special “GENETIC INSTABILITY” In the special “GENETIC INSTABILITY” of Swiss Oncology in Motion, Prof. Dr. med. Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz (University Hospital Basel), Prof. Dr. med. Jens Huober (Canton Hospital St. Gallen), PD Dr. med.… CME-Test
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Advanced urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder Systemic therapy With approximately 1150 new cases annually in Switzerland, urothelial carcinoma of the urinary bladder is one of the most common cancers of older age. Particularly in the metastatic setting, it… CME-Test
View Post 2 min This content is machine translated Rare diseases Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome Von Hippel-Lindau syndrome is due to mutations in the VHL gene and is characterized by hemangioblastomas of the brain, spinal cord, and retina of the eye. In addition, affected individuals…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Dysphagia – gastric carcinoma Gastric cancer often occurs in middle and later adulthood. More than 90% of gastric malignancies are adenocarcinomas; localized gastric lymphomas and leiomyosarcomas are less common. MRI can be used to…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Virtual workshop series for breast cancer patients I do it for me! The diagnosis of breast cancer means a massive break in the lives of those affected and their relatives. Suddenly, the focus changes from the usual daily routine to fighting the…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Non-tumor related chronic pain Opioid use: new data from mixed-methods analysis Opioid analgesics are an important drug therapy option for chronic pain, and care must be taken to use them as directed. To gain insight into “real world” care practices of…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Metastatic basal cell carcinoma Individualized treatment strategy using hedgehog inhibitors. Targeted therapy with hedgehog inhibitors is available for the treatment of locally advanced or metastatic basal cell carcinoma. Patients who initially show a good response but develop secondary resistance during…
