Over the past 30 years, colorectal, gastric, pancreatic, and biliary tract cancers have significantly increased in younger populations, signalling the need for greater awareness and proactive health measures. On November 14–15, we had the honor of participating in the international #ENTERO conference, organized by Digestive Cancers Europe. This impactful event brought together leading professionals, researchers, […]
The perception of health benefits of vaccines Since the end of the 18thcentury with the English doctor Edward Jenner, and especially one century later with the seminal works of French biologist Louis Pasteur, vaccination has proven its efficacy against some deadly infectious diseases. While some people might still object and dispute the positive benefits of […]
Risk factors of ovarian cancer: an overview A risk factor is anything that increases the chances of getting or developing a disease. While certain risk factors can influence the development of ovarian cancer, most of them do not directly cause the tumor to form. Having a risk factor, or even several risk factors does not […]
Symptoms of ovarian cancer an overview Ovarian cancer can cause several signs or symptoms. Women are more likely to have symptoms if the cancer has spread to other organs. The most common symptoms are: Bloating Abdominal pain Trouble eating or feeling full quickly Urinary symptoms such as increased urgency or frequency Weight loss […]
What are the risk factors for developing colon cancer? Risk factors for colon cancer can be related to several elements. General: Older age: The majority of the people diagnosed with colorectal cancer are older than 50. That being said, it can occur at a younger age, but is less frequent. African-American race: African Americans are at a […]
Symptoms of testicular cancer Symptoms of testicular cancer include the following: Lump or swelling in the testicle: The first symptom of testicular cancer is a lump on the testicle, or a swelling. Some testicular tumors may cause pain, but most of the time they do not. Sometimes, men with testicular cancer can also experience […]
