Yolanda's case
Abdominal cancer managed as a chronic disease for 6 years with several operations and ongoing cancer treatment, while keeping her quality of life.
Yolanda's Testimony
This is the story of Yolanda, who has been living with abdominal cancer for 6 years. With several operations performed by Drs. Quenet and Torrent and ongoing medical cancer treatment, her disease has become chronic and she keeps a good quality of life.
- Diagnosed with abdominal cancer 6 years ago
- Several specialised cancer operations over time
- Ongoing, personalised medical cancer treatment
- Comprehensive multidisciplinary approach
- Disease managed as a chronic condition
- Quality of life maintained for years
Cancer as a chronic disease: living with the disease under control
This is the case of Yolanda, who has been living with abdominal cancer for 6 years. Her case shows that some advanced cancers can be controlled for years as a chronic disease.
Over these 6 years, Yolanda has needed several specialised cancer operations. The operations were planned and performed by Drs. François Quenet and Juan José Torrent, with the aim of controlling the progression of the disease at different points in its course.
Yolanda also receives ongoing medical cancer treatment, adjusted to how her disease evolves. It includes chemotherapy and other systemic therapies that are adapted at each stage.
Her treatment combines:
- Specialised cancer surgery when it is needed
- Ongoing medical cancer treatment, personalised to her case
- Close follow-up with regular check-ups
- Comprehensive management of symptoms and side effects
- Ongoing nutritional and psychological support
With this treatment, Yolanda's disease has become chronic and she keeps a good quality of life. She can carry out her everyday activities, enjoy her family and remain independent.
"I have learned to live with the disease. Thanks to the medical team, I can enjoy each day with my family." Yolanda, patient
Managing cancer as a chronic disease means turning it into a disease that is controlled over the long term. Not all cancers can be cured, but some can be controlled for years with the right treatment.
Medical team that treats Yolanda
Oncological surgeons with experience in the long-term management of complex cancers
Dr. François Quenet
Oncological Surgeon
Surgeon specialising in cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC. He led the PRODIGE 7 clinical trial on HIPEC in peritoneal carcinomatosis of colorectal origin.
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Dr. Juan José Torrent
Oncological Surgeon
Specialist in complex oncological surgery with over 20 years of experience. Expert in the treatment of peritoneal carcinomatosis and advanced tumours.
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