Work on lung cancer vaccine underway
Work on a personalised lung cancer vaccine has begun at theInternational Centre for Cancer Vaccine Science (ICCVS) at the University of Gdansk.
Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer treatment
The National Cancer Institute published a report in the middle of last year which made it clear that the pandemic had strongly contributed to the decline in preventive care. Patients were afraid of...
Cancer in a loved one - how to behave when a loved one falls ill?
Cancer is not uncommon these days and more and more people are falling ill. The most important thing in dealing with someone with cancer is, of course, appropriate treatment, but loved ones also play...
Rare cancers: what can their symptoms be?
Humancancers can vary widely - some of the best-known cancers are lung cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer. However, there are a number of other, much rarer cancers that, precisely because...
Multiple myeloma: one of the cancers of old age
Multiple myeloma is a tumour of the haematopoietic system that is mainly found in elderly patients. The disease manifests itself quite non-specifically, as patients may suffer from pain, blood...
Children of obese mothers may be at higher risk of colorectal cancer in adulthood
A woman's obesity during pregnancy may increase her child's risk of developing bowel cancer in later adulthood. This is shown in a large study in which researchers examined more than eighteen...
Alcohol causes a huge number of cancer cases each year
Alcohol is estimated to have caused more than 740,000 cases of cancer worldwide last year.
Leukaemia and bleeding and lesions in the mouth
The symptoms of leukaemia are manifold and include loss of appetite, fatigue and weakened immunity, but also bleeding gums. The latter usually puzzles patients quite a bit - why do people with...
Rectal cancer - find out the symptoms and treatments
The rectum is the final section of the large intestine where the final absorption of water and mineral salts and the formation of faeces takes place.
Lung cancer - people who have never smoked can get the disease too
Lung cancer is linked to cigarette smoking for a reason - the harmful habit is one of the main risk factors for this cancer. However, despite appearances, lung cancer can also occur in people who...
Skin cancers - types, symptoms and treatment
Any change on the skin should arouse our interest - a strange shape, the fact that it is leaking pus, blood or lymph should not be underestimated. Above all, it is worth observing your body so that...
Men with high testosterone levels may be at greater risk of developing melanoma
Men with high testosterone levels are likely to be at greater risk of developing the most aggressive skin tumour - melanoma.
Gastroesophageal reflux disease - can it increase cancer risk?
Gastroesophageal reflux disease, also known as GERD, is one of the most commonly diagnosed conditions of the upper gastrointestinal tract. A recent study supports the theory that GERD may be linked...
Leukaemia in children: what is important to know about it?
Leukaemias are the most common childhood cancers. The symptoms of this type of disease can be very non-specific and therefore their diagnosis can be delayed, while it is clear that the cancer should...
Does cigarette smoke increase cancer risk?
Cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer and accounts for up to 85% of all types of cancer. Recent studies show that long-term exposure to cigarette smoke makes the lungs more...
Tumours of the organs of the head and neck
Tumours of the organs of the head and neck most commonly arise in the lip, mouth, pharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses, orbital structures and salivary glands and ears. What are they caused by and what...
New reports on aggressive forms of lung cancer
Lung cancers are generally classified as conditions where the prognosis of patients is rather poor. It is forthis reason that various studies are still being carried out to gain even more insight...
Daily aspirin use increases cancer risk?
A recent study has found that older people, albeit in good health, who regularly use aspirin are at greater risk of various cancers. This is in contrast to the hypothesis that taking a daily low dose...
How to protect yourself against cancer?
Malignant tumours are the second cause of death in Poland (after cardiovascular disease). It is estimated that 10-30% of all cancers are caused by genetic predisposition. We can therefore protect...
Glioblastoma multiforme - what is it and how to treat it?
Glioblastoma multiforme is a primary neoplasm of the central nervous system (CNS) with a high degree of malignancy - both histologically and clinically. According to the World Health Organisation, it...
