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Articles on cancer
Liquid biopsy facilitates pediatric brain tumor diagnosis
A new diagnostic procedure using liquid biopsy to identify tumor hallmarks may replace the current standard for malignant brain diseases in children. In the future, only a few milliliters of cerebrospinal fluid will be sufficient to obtain an accurate molecular profile of the disease.
Liquid biopsy in cancer care
Usually a biopsy deals with tissue (epithelial, muscular, etc.). However, in recent years, scientists have increasingly been paying attention to the human body fluids, primarily blood.
A Second Opinion from Expert Center is Crucial for Liver Mts Surgery
A German tumor center says patients with liver metastases of colon cancer should promptly seek a second opinion from a major center of expertise.
University Hospital Cologne shares expertise in testicular cancer treatment
Malignant tumors of the testes are rare, so finding a genuine specialist is not easy. Germany’s leading urology facility provides effective guidelines for diagnosis and treatment.
Paget disease
Flaking skin around the nipple of the breast in a woman does not always indicate an allergic reaction or skin disorder. Such symptoms may show the presence of Paget's disease. The condition is rare, but this type of breast cancer should be ruled out before treating any rashes in the nipple and areola area.
Kidney cancer: diagnosis and treatment methods
In most cases, malignant kidney tumors arise from the epithelial cells of nephrons (the basic elements of the renal structure) and represent renal cell carcinomas. As a rule, the disease affects only one part of the paired organ and is often detected by chance.
Does Asymptomatic Thyroid Cancer Really Need Surgery?
Diagnostic tools are becoming so precise that one can see even the tiniest tumors that are not associated with any complaints at present, and are not to be associated with them in the future. However, treatment including surgery is increasingly becoming the option in such cases all over the world. Isn’t it worthwhile asking if it really makes sense?
Second opinion on testicular tumors: quality diagnosis and treatment
For over a decade, German patients with cancer of the testes have been entitled to a free online second opinion procedure. Physicians can get a second opinion from the expert of their choice within one or two days.