Histopathology in oncology
Histopathology plays a huge role in oncology as it forms the basis for diagnosis.
Colonoscopy as a screening test
A number of different methods are used for screening in the detection of colorectal cancer. The three mainly used are stool testing for occult blood, sigmoidoscopy and colonoscopy.
Cancer markers
Multi-molecular substances with different biological functions, whose increased concentration in the blood is associated with the occurrence of cancer, are called markers.
Screening in the detection of breast cancer
Breast cancer is one of the most common malignancies in women.
Cervical cancer screening
Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer in women worldwide. Half of all women suffering from this cancer unfortunately die. Cervical cancer screening and vaccination against the human...
What is phantom pain and what is phantom sensation?
In the case of certain diseases, e.g. cancer, it is necessary to remove (amputate) a specific part of the body (upper limb, lower limb, part of the foot, breast, etc.), very often cancerous lesions...
Lung cancer - diagnosis
Every year, more than 20,000 patients are diagnosed with lung cancer (five times more likely to be men). The incidence of this type of cancer is increasing very rapidly. How can it be diagnosed...
PET imaging method in ovarian cancer
Malignant tumours of the ovary are the fourth most common cause of mortality in women. In 2009, more than 3,000 women developed this cancer, of whom more than 2,000 died.
Does RCM microscopy help in the diagnosis of skin lesions?
RCM (Reflectance Confocal Microscopy), or so-called confocal microscopy, is a non-invasive examination of the skin.
4 October - World Oncology Day
world Oncology Day is celebrated on 4 October. Many centres then organise so-called White Saturdays.
Malignant tumours of the eye
Malignant neoplasms of the eye, are not encountered often enough.
Blood test and suspected cancer
In most cases, cancer is not detected immediately and at a single stage.
Can Medical US detect cancer?
An ultrasound scanner is a device for a rapid and non-invasive method of diagnosis. Medical US allows a safe assessment of many organs of the human body. It is helpful in diagnosing abnormal...
What to do when the lymph nodes hurt?
During our lives, there are times when we or our relatives experience severe soreness, pressure or twisting in the area of the lymph nodes.
Mammography - the primary screening test for breast cancer
Breast cancer is the most common ascending cancer in women in Poland. Every year more than 16,000 women develop breast cancer. When detected early, this cancer can be almost 100% curable. The...
Colorectal cancer - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment
Colorectal cancer is usually an adenocarcinoma. It is more common in men than in women. It is rarely found before the age of 40 - but recent years have shown that younger and younger people are...
Screening - what is it?
Screening tests are interventions carried out in 'healthy' people, without symptoms of disease, with the aim of detecting and treating disease at an early stage.
Radiotherapy - how does it work?
Patients with cancer are often offered radiotherapy in addition to chemotherapy and surgical treatment.
First chemotherapy - how do you prepare for it?
Chemotherapy is usually a long process of treatment. It has a planned and longed-for end, but let's not forget the beginning either, which changes our lives and daily schedules so significantly.
Colposcopy - a valuable diagnostic test
Colposcopy is one of the tests complementary to the diagnosis of cancerous lesions of the cervix, vagina and vulva. It is most often performed in the event of an abnormal cytological result, which is...
