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women after targeted therapy for ovarian cancer
Redacción de Top Doctors

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Oncología Radioterápica

How can targeted therapy treat ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer is one of the most challenging cancers to treat, but advances in medicine are creating new hope. One of the most promising approaches today is called targeted therapy. Unlike traditional chemotherapy, which attacks all rapidly dividing cells (including healthy ones), targeted therapy homes in on specific molecules within cancer cells to stop the disease's growth. Here’s an overview of how targeted therapy works, what options are available, and what to consider when discussing this treatment with your medical team.

The MRIdian is groundbreaking technology for tumour treatment.
Dr Crispin Hiley

Por Dr Crispin Hiley
22.10.24
Oncología Radioterápica

The MRIdian – an advanced MR linac

The MRIdian is a groundbreaking technology that combines high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with precise radiotherapy to treat tumours with exceptional accuracy. Known as magnetic resonance image-guided radiotherapy (MRIgRT), this method offers significant advantages over conventional radiotherapy by enabling real-time visualisation of tumours and their movement during treatment.

A microscopic view of pancreatic cancer cells
Mr Nikolaos Chatzizacharias

Por Mr Nikolaos Chatzizacharias
22.10.24
Oncología Radioterápica

Understanding pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is one of the most challenging malignancies to diagnose and treat, often presenting with few specific symptoms until it has reached advanced stages. Early detection is thus crucial for improving patient outcomes. Here, Mr Nikolaos Chatzizacharias, renowned consultant hepato-pancreato-biliary and liver transplant surgeon, will explore the symptoms and staging of pancreatic cancer, along with the different treatment options available, including surgery.

Dr Jamie Mills

Por Dr Jamie Mills
21.10.24
Oncología Radioterápica

Innovative radiotherapy techniques in prostate cancer treatment

Prostate cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting men, but the good news is that treatment options continue to improve. Radiotherapy is a key part of prostate cancer management, using high-energy rays to destroy cancer cells. Thanks to advances in technology, radiotherapy is becoming more precise and effective, offering patients better outcomes with fewer side effects. A leading consultant clinical oncologist explores some of the latest radiotherapy techniques that are helping to transform prostate cancer treatment.

Lung cancer patient being advised on stereotactic radiotherapy.
Dr Crispin Hiley

Por Dr Crispin Hiley
27.09.24
Oncología Radioterápica

Stereotactic radiotherapy in the management of early-stage lung cancer

Stereotactic radiotherapy (SRT), also known as stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT), is an advanced form of radiation therapy that delivers highly focused beams of radiation to a specific target within the body. Leading consultant clinical oncologist Dr Crispin Hiley tells us all about how it’s used in the management of early-stage lung cancer.

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