Cáncer

The president of the European Society of Medical Oncology reviews the latest advances against cancer presented at its annual congress in Madrid

Phages, viruses that infect bacteria, may be useful in repairing the microbiota imbalances behind depression and irritable bowel syndrome

Working out can reduce the risk of developing the disease, help avoid the side effects of therapy and may also improve prognosis and survival rates

The performer stopped chemotherapy to try an experimental treatment. His disease has been in remission for 12 months, but doctors have warned him that there will come a point when the treatment stops working

Oncologists Jaime Feliú and Daniel Martínez find a link between certain microbes and the potential for a colorectal tumor relapse

A study published in ‘The Lancet’ supports the potential use of liquid biopsy as a future tool for early detection, but experts warn that the technique still needs refining to avoid false positives and overdiagnosis

The doctor at the A Coruña Hospital admits that, generally, ‘when it shows symptoms, the condition is already advanced’

Scientists explore the potential of a technique that enabled the rapid development of the first Covid-19 vaccines and which holds immense potential in combating other diseases like cancer, the flu, HIV and autoimmune conditions

There are over a dozen transmissible tumors in mollusks, the Tasmanian devil and even dogs, but cases in humans are extremely rare

Experts attribute this phenomenon to escalating risk factors such as poor diet, obesity, sedentary lifestyles and changes in reproductive factors

A study in ‘The Lancet’ indicates that 1.5 million deaths could be avoided through early detection strategies, while another 800,000 could be averted if all women had access to optimal treatment

The doctor points out that the great challenges in the fight against the disease are understanding the mechanisms of why some tumors resist treatment and why some patients do not respond to targeted therapies

Different studies indicate that the mammals may have genetic and cellular adaptations that protect them against aging processes, viruses and diseases

About 8% of the genome is made up of viral relics, silent remnants of ancient pandemics. When resurrected, they can play a role in our health and wellbeing

For the first time, a study has detected tumor DNA in the breast milk of patients with breast cancer. The researchers involved propose a liquid biopsy of this fluid, as a tool for early diagnosis of the disease

New studies indicate that genetically-modified microbes are likely to play an important role in the war against cancer

A team led by Spanish biochemist Miguel Reina has found a way to boost the white blood cells that destroy cancer cells

Experts call for a ban on smoking in all automobiles after a study finds dangerous buildup of harmful compounds in smokers’ vehicles

By inserting hyaluronic acid from the African rodents, researchers managed to extend the maximum lifespan of common mice by 12% while making them more resistant to cancer

The combination of a pair of drugs ‘awarded’ the Nobel Prize in Medicine reduces tumors in 28% of patients with aggressive melanoma

A study show that pharmaceutical companies charge higher prices for these therapies, draining resources from other diseases

The Barcelona-based researcher has recently validated a scale published by ‘The Lancet,’ to determine the risk of the healthy population developing chronic liver disease, a condition that usually doesn’t cause symptoms until it’s very advanced

A study of 80,000 women finds that using AI to help read mammograms is a safe approach and reduces the workload of radiologists by almost half

The scientist and bioinformatics experts at the Biomedical Research Institute of Barcelona analyzes the genomic sequence of tumors to find the gene mutations that cause them

In a conversation with EL PAÍS, the Indo-American doctor and writer reflects on the future of cancer treatment, as well as on the advances that have been made in the fight against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s

This thriving industry — which aims to reverse or delay age-related disease — will be worth around $610 billion globally by 2025