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For some tumors, traditional surgery is not an option—for instance, because the tumor is located…

Molecular pathology is a modern branch of pathology that investigates genetic and molecular changes in…

Aspirin for colorectal cancer? The new Alascca study shows that a simple aspirin regimen can…

Organ preservation in rectal cancer: With current standard radiation therapy, the risk of damaging surrounding…

Organ-preserving treatment for rectal cancer: Rectal cancer is typically removed through surgery. Radiation therapy combined…

Regular physical activity has been shown to influence the course of the disease. It can…

New findings on the treatment of liver cancer were presented at a continuing education seminar….

Once all diagnostic steps have been completed, the findings are discussed in an interdisciplinary tumor…

Organ preservation in rectal cancer: If, following treatment aimed at organ preservation, the tumor has…

For people with colorectal cancer without distant metastases and a specific tumor characteristic (microsatellite instability),…

Thanks to realistic VR simulations, doctors and medical staff can improve their skills and virtually…

Scanxiety is a portmanteau of “scan” and “anxiety” and describes the fear or nervousness that…

A study on colorectal cancer has yielded new findings. The study investigated whether certain patients…

Cancer is increasingly being diagnosed in younger people. A recent meta-analysis that evaluated the eight…

Contrary to previous assumptions, certain types of cancer are also on the rise among younger…

New treatment options were presented during the continuing education session on bile duct carcinoma (cholangiocarcinoma,…

Organ Preservation in Rectal Cancer: Typical symptoms of rectal cancer include, for example, changes in…

Organ-preserving surgery for rectal cancer: One of the advantages of organ-preserving surgery is that it…

Organ-preserving treatment for rectal cancer: The tumor is located using an applicator that is inserted,…

Gut bacteria and colorectal cancer: Antibiotics can disrupt our microbiome and thereby increase the risk…

New hope for stomach cancer with peritoneal involvement: This dual-pronged therapy combines systemic and local…

Organ Preservation in Rectal Cancer: Are All Tumor Cells Gone After Treatment?Close follow-up after treatment…

A new study shows that precancerous lesions can play a decisive role in the development…

Obesity is on the rise, and with it the risk of certain types of cancer,…

An important study on anal cancer was presented at the 2024 ESMO Congress. In patients…

New findings on the treatment of rectal cancer were presented at the 2024 ESMO Congress….

Artificial intelligence has long since become a part of everyday life. Many people use AI…

FUDR stands for floxuridine, a drug used in the treatment of cholangiocellular carcinoma (CCC, a…

In some cases, colon cancer has already spread to other organs, usually the liver or…

In stage III, tumor cells have already spread to the surrounding lymph nodes, but not…

Colon cancer is divided into different stages. In stage II, the tumor has already grown…

If a neuroendocrine tumor (NET) has already metastasized or cannot be completely removed due to…

Neuroendocrine tumors (NETs) are rare tumors that can develop from hormone-producing cells – for example,…

Among tumors of the bile ducts, a distinction is made between bile duct carcinomas (cholangiocarcinomas)…

If the tumor in the pancreas has already formed metastases, this is referred to as…

Pancreatic carcinoma (pancreatic cancer) is one of the most aggressive tumors of the digestive system….

Biliary tract carcinomas are malignant tumors of the bile ducts and gallbladder. They are among…

Das hepatozelluläre Karzinom (HCC) ist der häufigste bösartige Lebertumor. Es entsteht fast immer auf der…

GISTs are rare tumors of the gastrointestinal tract that arise from Cajal cells—cells that control…

If a stomach or junctional tumor (AEG) can no longer be surgically removed or has…

Gastric carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the gastric mucosa. The so-called AEG (adenocarcinoma of…

If liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma, HCC) cannot be operated on or treated locally, systemic therapies…

Nuclear medicine is a specialized medical field that uses radioactive substances to gain insights into…

Early squamous cell carcinomas of the esophagus are confined to the uppermost mucous membrane. At…

Adenocarcinoma of the esophagus usually develops in the lower section near the junction with the…

Our body has a natural defense against diseased cells—the immune system. Tumor immunology investigates how…

Esophageal carcinoma is a malignant tumor of the esophagus. In squamous cell carcinoma, the cancer…

Pathology deals with pathological changes in cells and tissues and their causes. It forms the…

Interventional radiology is a specialized branch of radiology that enables minimally invasive therapeutic procedures under…

Radiation oncology is an independent medical specialty that treats benign and malignant diseases with radiation….

Cancer and its treatments (e.g., chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or radiation) place high demands on the body…

Tumor genetic counseling is particularly useful if there is a history of (gastrointestinal) cancer in…

Psycho-oncology supports patients and their families in coping with the psychological, social, and emotional challenges…

The Gastrointestinal Oncology Standards (GIOS) were first published in 2023 and are updated annually to…

A tumor board is an interdisciplinary team of experts who meet regularly to discuss each…

For a long time, colorectal cancer was considered a disease of older people. However, current…

Intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasia (IPMN) is a cystic change in the pancreas and is considered…