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Second Medical Opinion for Patients and Families in Oncology

Second Medical Opinion for Patients and Families in Oncology

Seeking a second opinion from a specialised oncological surgery centre is a fundamental right that can significantly impact treatment decisions. When, why and how to request a second medical opinion.

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Dr. Torrent Presents PIPAC: An Effective and Minimally Invasive Cancer Treatment

Dr. Torrent Presents PIPAC: An Effective and Minimally Invasive Cancer Treatment

Dr. Juan Jose Torrent presents PIPAC (Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy), a revolutionary minimally invasive technique for delivering chemotherapy directly to the peritoneal cavity.

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Interview with Dr. Luis Gonzalez at the SEOQ Oncological Surgery Congress

Interview with Dr. Luis Gonzalez at the SEOQ Oncological Surgery Congress

Dr. Luis Gonzalez shares insights on the latest advances in oncological surgery at the SEOQ congress, including new techniques and treatment protocols for complex surgical oncology cases.

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Expert Surgeons at Quenet Torrent Institute Successfully Treat Large Sarcomas

Expert Surgeons at Quenet Torrent Institute Successfully Treat Large Sarcomas

Our surgical team has achieved outstanding results treating large soft tissue sarcomas, combining advanced surgical techniques with personalised oncological management.

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Skin Care During Cancer Treatment

Skin Care During Cancer Treatment

Chemotherapy and radiotherapy can significantly affect skin health. Practical guide to managing common dermatological side effects and maintaining skin integrity during oncological treatment.

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Infographic: Key Data on Ovarian Cancer

Infographic: Key Data on Ovarian Cancer

Essential statistics and facts about ovarian cancer: incidence, survival rates, treatment options and the importance of specialised surgical centres for optimal outcomes.

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Main Treatments for Ovarian Cancer

Main Treatments for Ovarian Cancer

Overview of treatment options for ovarian cancer: cytoreductive surgery, HIPEC, systemic chemotherapy, PARP inhibitors and targeted therapies. How a multidisciplinary team coordinates these approaches.

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Liver Metastases: What Is Liver Cancer?

Liver Metastases: What Is Liver Cancer?

Liver metastases are the most common form of liver malignancy. Comprehensive guide to liver metastases: origin, symptoms, diagnosis, surgical resection options and modern locoregional treatments.

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Colon Cancer: What It Is, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Colon Cancer: What It Is, Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment

Complete guide on colon cancer: risk factors, warning symptoms, diagnostic methods and treatment options including robotic surgery and chemotherapy.

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How to Fight Stomach Cancer and Its Causes

How to Fight Stomach Cancer and Its Causes

Comprehensive overview of stomach cancer: causes, risk factors, early warning symptoms, diagnostic approaches and advanced surgical treatment options.

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Survival: Oncological Surgery vs Oncological Treatment

Survival: Oncological Surgery vs Oncological Treatment

Comparative analysis of survival outcomes between surgical and non-surgical approaches in oncology. When surgery provides superior results and how both approaches can be combined for optimal outcomes.

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The Importance of Good Nutrition in Oncological Surgery

The Importance of Good Nutrition in Oncological Surgery

Nutritional status significantly impacts surgical outcomes and recovery in cancer patients. Evidence-based guide on nutritional support strategies before and after major oncological surgery.

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How to Prevent Colon Cancer: A Complete Guide

How to Prevent Colon Cancer: A Complete Guide

Colon cancer is highly preventable. Evidence-based strategies for primary and secondary prevention, including dietary changes, physical activity and screening recommendations.

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Cytoreductive Surgery as the Cornerstone of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treatment

Cytoreductive Surgery as the Cornerstone of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Treatment

Cytoreductive surgery combined with HIPEC is the most effective treatment for peritoneal carcinomatosis. Learn how this procedure works, ideal candidates and expected results.

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Side Effects of HIPEC: What to Expect and How to Manage Them

Side Effects of HIPEC: What to Expect and How to Manage Them

HIPEC is an effective but intensive treatment. Learn about the most common side effects of hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy, how they are managed and what to expect during recovery.

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Survival in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Prognostic Factors and Treatments

Survival in Peritoneal Carcinomatosis: Prognostic Factors and Treatments

Peritoneal carcinomatosis was once considered terminal. Modern surgical approaches combined with HIPEC have significantly improved survival rates. Analysis of prognostic factors and current treatment outcomes.

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Abdominal and Retroperitoneal Sarcomas: Symptoms and Treatment

Abdominal and Retroperitoneal Sarcomas: Symptoms and Treatment

Retroperitoneal and abdominal sarcomas are rare tumours requiring specialised multidisciplinary management. Clinical presentation, diagnosis, surgical approach and outcomes at expert sarcoma centres.

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How to Detect Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms and Diagnostic Tests

How to Detect Ovarian Cancer: Symptoms and Diagnostic Tests

Early detection of ovarian cancer dramatically improves survival. Learn the key symptoms to watch for and the diagnostic tests used to identify this disease at an early stage.

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Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

Ovarian Cancer Symptoms: Warning Signs You Should Not Ignore

Ovarian cancer symptoms are often subtle and easily overlooked. Key warning signs that should prompt immediate medical evaluation and the importance of early detection for improved survival.

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Life Expectancy in Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Prognostic Factors

Life Expectancy in Soft Tissue Sarcomas: Prognostic Factors

Survival in soft tissue sarcomas depends on multiple factors including tumour grade, size, location and surgical margins. Comprehensive analysis of prognostic indicators and modern treatment approaches.

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What Is a Sarcoma and What Types of Sarcomas Exist?

What Is a Sarcoma and What Types of Sarcomas Exist?

Sarcomas are rare malignant tumours arising from connective tissue. Overview of sarcoma types, clinical presentation, diagnosis and treatment options including surgical resection at specialised centres.

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How to Choose the Best Oncological Surgery Center

How to Choose the Best Oncological Surgery Center

Choosing the right centre for oncological surgery is crucial for treatment outcomes. Key criteria to evaluate when selecting a specialised oncological surgery team.

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What Is an Ostomy? Types, Care and Quality of Life

What Is an Ostomy? Types, Care and Quality of Life

An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening in the abdominal wall for waste elimination. Complete guide on ostomy types, daily care, practical tips and maintaining quality of life.

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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Its Relationship to Cancer

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Its Relationship to Cancer

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is closely linked to several cancers including cervical, vulvar, anal and oropharyngeal cancer. Complete guide on HPV types, prevention, vaccination and cancer risk.

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Prehabilitation and Nutrition Before Oncological Surgery

Prehabilitation and Nutrition Before Oncological Surgery

Prehabilitation programmes combining physical conditioning and nutritional optimisation before major cancer surgery reduce complications, shorten hospital stay and improve long-term outcomes.

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What Is Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)?

What Is Intraoperative Radiotherapy (IORT)?

Intraoperative radiotherapy delivers high-dose radiation directly to the tumour bed during surgery, minimising exposure to healthy tissue. Applications, benefits and combination with other oncological treatments.

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Quenet Torrent Institute: New Therapeutic Strategy in Oncology

Quenet Torrent Institute: New Therapeutic Strategy in Oncology

Quenet Torrent Institute presents an innovative therapeutic strategy integrating personalised surgery, locoregional chemotherapy and comprehensive patient care for optimal oncological outcomes.

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Factors That Determine Success in Oncological Surgery and Patient Survival

Factors That Determine Success in Oncological Surgery and Patient Survival

Outcomes of oncological surgery are determined by tumour biology, surgical technique, centre expertise and multidisciplinary care. Detailed analysis of key success factors in complex cancer surgery.

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How Coronavirus Affects Cancer Patients

How Coronavirus Affects Cancer Patients

COVID-19 poses particular risks for cancer patients. Review of the impact of coronavirus on oncological patients, treatment implications and recommendations for safe management.

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HIPEC in the Treatment of Gastric Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

HIPEC in the Treatment of Gastric Peritoneal Carcinomatosis

Peritoneal carcinomatosis of gastric origin poses significant therapeutic challenges. Learn how HIPEC combined with cytoreductive surgery offers new survival opportunities for selected patients.

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Barcelona: International Reference Center for Oncological Surgery

Barcelona: International Reference Center for Oncological Surgery

Barcelona is home to world-class specialists in advanced oncological surgery, with expert teams dedicated to peritoneal carcinomatosis, sarcomas, liver metastases and complex surgical oncology.

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Quenet Torrent Institute: R&D Intensive Centre in Oncology

Quenet Torrent Institute: R&D Intensive Centre in Oncology

Quenet Torrent Institute has been recognised as an R&D intensive organisation, reflecting its commitment to innovation in oncological surgery, clinical research and novel therapeutic strategies.

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Augmented Reality Applied to Oncological Surgery

Augmented Reality Applied to Oncological Surgery

Augmented reality is revolutionising surgical oncology by overlaying critical anatomical information in the surgeon visual field, enhancing precision and safety in complex cancer resections.

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Dr. Oscar Coss and Augmented Reality in Oncological Surgery

Dr. Oscar Coss and Augmented Reality in Oncological Surgery

Augmented reality technology is transforming oncological surgery, allowing surgeons to visualise tumour margins and critical structures in real time for safer and more precise resections.

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Ovarian Cancer: A Complete Guide

Ovarian Cancer: A Complete Guide

Everything about ovarian cancer: types, symptoms, staging, treatment options including cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC, and prognosis at a specialized oncological center.

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What We Know About Colorectal Cancer Today

What We Know About Colorectal Cancer Today

Updated review of current scientific knowledge on colorectal cancer: epidemiology, molecular subtypes, risk stratification, surgical approaches and systemic treatments.

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PIPAC Experts Meet in Egypt to Update This Chemotherapy Technique

PIPAC Experts Meet in Egypt to Update This Chemotherapy Technique

International experts in PIPAC gathered in Egypt to share advances and standardise protocols for this innovative minimally invasive chemotherapy technique for peritoneal diseases.

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Two-Stage Surgery for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

Two-Stage Surgery for Pseudomyxoma Peritonei

Pseudomyxoma peritonei is a rare condition requiring specialised surgical management. Review of the two-stage surgical approach, indications, technique and long-term outcomes at experienced peritoneal surgery centres.

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