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Prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is one of the most frequent cancers in the male population. This is the most frequent malign tumour in the male urogenital system and the second cause of death from cancer in men after lung cancer, with a mortality rate of 12%.

Càncer de próstata Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 01.02.2022, 13:23
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Peripheral blood test

Blood smear - making a small prick in a finger in order to assess cell morphology. This prick is used to conduct a morphological examination of blood cells, allowing a first approximation and examination of possible diagnoses.

Extensió sang perifèrica Vall d'Hebron
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Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 30.01.2022, 19:26
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Bone Marrow Aspiration

This is a puncture and aspiration of the bone marrow using a fine needle under local anaesthesia. Bone marrow material is aspirated through the needle (in the case of aspiration) or a small, cylindrical sample is obtained from the bone marrow inside the needle (in the case of biopsy).

Aspiració medul·lar òssea a Vall d'Hebron
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Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 30.01.2022, 19:25
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Flexible bronchoscopy

A procedure that, by introducing a flexible tube (bronchoscope) into the nose or mouth, allows the bronchial tree to be viewed, for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.

Broncoscòpia Flexible a Vall d'Hebron
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Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 30.01.2022, 19:10
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Health tips for patients with sarcoma or other musculoskeletal tumours

In general, patients with sarcoma and other musculoskeletal tumours are very vulnerable and receive very long treatment. For this reason, health education is essential, for patients, their families or the main carer, and also on discharge. Hygiene, physical position, medication, pain and emotional support will all be included.

Sarcomes i altres tumors musculoesquelètics a Vall d'Hebron
Authorship: Vall d'Hebron
Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 01.02.2022, 18:38
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Prevention of secondary mucositis in antineoplastic therapy

Oral mucositis is the redness or a burning sensation produced by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. It consists of inflammation of the digestive mucous membrane, frequently in mucous membrane in the oral cavity, and may lead to an ulcer, causing pain and/or difficulty eating as well as affecting the quality of life and the patient’s ability to continue with treatment.

Mucositis a Vall d'Hebron
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Creation date: 17.12.2021, 10:03
Modification date: 01.02.2022, 18:54
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