La oportunidad de llegar a tiempo
Seguramente la curiosidad y el cuestionarme las cosas, hayan estado en la base de mi vocación médica. Cuando las respuestas que encuentro a mis dudas favorecen la mejor situación de un paciente, mi compromiso como médico se refuerza, y aunque consciente de que supone un solo paso más de un largo recorrido, mi motivación a […]
The Breast Tumour Committee, key to deciding the optimal treatment for each patient
Any patient with a cancer diagnosis must always be evaluated by a Multidisciplinary Committee, made up of doctors from different specialities with experience in each oncological area, who meet periodically in order to establish the best therapeutic plan for each patient. These committees are known as Tumour Committees. The initial management of any oncological process […]
Side effects of COVID-19 vaccines in breast cancer patients
Cancer patients are more vulnerable to COVID-19 infection and, above all, are at a higher risk of complications, especially those with disseminated disease and those undergoing chemotherapy. The COVID-19 pandemic has had, and continues to have, a serious impact on the world’s population, including people with cancer, their families and caregivers. Vaccines are used to […]
Photoprotection advice for breast cancer patients and their families
Prudent and moderate exposure to the sun has clear benefits, but excessive exposure has proven harmful effects. It has been established that 50-80% of the sun exposure we receive in our lifetime occurs during the first 20 years of life, so education aimed at encouraging good habits when exposing ourselves to the sun is key […]
World fertility day. Breast cancer and motherhood, a possible pairing.
The life plans of women of childbearing age who are diagnosed with breast cancer may be altered by this situation. On World Fertility Day, Dr. Laia Garrigós, oncologist at the International Breast Cancer Center (IBCC), discusses the solutions that science offers so that breast cancer patients can fulfill their dreams of being mothers. At present, […]
International Clinical Trials Day: Resolving doubts
When a patient hears about clinical trials, many doubts, questions and thoughts arise. One of the most common perceptions is feeling like a ‘guinea pig’ that is going to be experimented on; however, this belief is far from reality. On the occasion of International Clinical Trials Day, celebrated on May 20, we at the International […]
Caring through empathy. 12 May, International Nurses Day
The clinical nurse is an indispensable professional in the care of breast cancer patients, and on the occasion of International Nurses Day, which is celebrated on May 12 under the slogan “A Voice to Lead—A Vision for Future Healthcare”, their work should be understood and acknowledged. Beyond their technical competences and duties, the nurse is […]
The importance of continuing cancer research during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Cancer research should never stop, because every new breakthrough can translate into a positive impact on patients’ survival or quality of life. During the global health emergency caused by the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the implementation of specific measures has been fundamental for the proper conduct of clinical trials, as stated in a recent article published in […]
Vaccination against SARS-CoV-2 virus in cancer patients
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is shaking the lives of us all, but especially those who are more vulnerable and at higher risk of contracting the infection, or developing a more serious clinical condition. Oncology patients are within this group. This has led the main national and international oncological societies to take a position on the vaccination […]
Thank you for being by our side
The first thing we want is to say THANK YOU, thank you in capital letters, from the bottom of our hearts, for being with us and believing in this project. We know how difficult it is to adjust to this type of disease, and the doubts, fear and uncertainty that it will have generated in […]