This content is machine translated From symptom to diagnosis Abdominal pain – rectal cancer Colorectal carcinomas usually occur as a transformation within adenomatous polyps. Percutaneous sonography of the abdomen is usually performed as an exploratory examination of the abdomen (liver, ascites, gallstones) and also…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Colon Cancer New therapeutic perspectives raise hope for improved overall survival This year’s ASCO brought exciting study results to light. Especially in tumors of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, there were developments, some of which had practice-changing potential. In metastatic colon cancer,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Gastroenterology Do not miss tumor screening! When a malignancy is detected in the body, it is often already too late. Despite comprehensive treatment programs, not every tumor at every stage can be effectively treated. Especially in…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated 8. iron academy Iron deficiency in oncological and renal insufficiency patients. The 8th Iron Academy was not just about iron per se, but put iron deficiency in a larger practical context. Topics included early detection and management of oncology patients and…
View Post 11 min This content is machine translated The focus is often on the quality of life Oncological therapies in elderly patients A geriatric assessment optimizes health status assessment and provides a basis for oncology treatment decisions. Oncological therapies for localized and advanced tumor stages have evolved considerably in recent years, expanding…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Current therapy 2014 Surgical update on colon and rectal cancer. In the case of colorectal carcinoma, surgery is still the only way to cure the disease. Primary therapy of colon carcinoma consists of oncologic resection of the tumor-bearing bowel segment.…
