Focus: Cancer/Oncology
On this page you will find a collection of texts and videos from the University Medical Center Freiburg on the subject of "Cancer/Oncology" that have been published in the last two years.
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03/08/2017,
Naturopathy for tumor diseases
On Saturday, March 18, a patient day on naturopathic therapy options for people with cancer will be held at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg Read more
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01/19/2017,
Social law for cancer - what am I entitled to?
Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg - CCCF information event on January 24, 2017 for patients and interested parties Read more
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11/16/2016,
100 times targeted radiation against breast cancer
Intraoperative radiotherapy increases the chances of recovery from breast cancer and spares the surrounding tissue through the precise use of radiation during the operation. At the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg, 100 patients have been successfully treated with this method in close cooperation with the Department of Radiation Oncology. Read more
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10/17/2016,
BRA-Day: International Breast Reconstruction Day
Public information event of the Breast Center at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg Read more
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04/20/2016,
Cancer diagnosis from the blood
How well does the therapy work? What changes in the genetic material does a tumor exhibit? Tissue biopsy and imaging diagnostics are currently the standard procedures for answering such questions. answer such questions. A modern method could provide important additional information by means of a blood test. Read more
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04/20/2016,
Degenerated tumor cells
No more hide-and-seek: certain types of tumors hide from the human immune system. Immuno-oncologists are researching how the camouflage mechanisms of tumors can be overridden and developing new therapies. Read more
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04/20/2016,
Help for the fragile scaffolding
Bone metastases occur in around every second cancer patient during the course of the disease. Dr. Georg Herget is a senior physician at the Department of Orthopaedics and Trauma Surgery at the Freiburg University Medical Centre. The head of the special consultation and tumor board for bone metastases explains what the disease means for patients. Read more
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04/20/2016,
Hybrid technology for esophageal cancer
Oesophageal cancer comes quietly, sometimes it is only revealed by difficulty swallowing or a burning sensation when eating. The cancer is often discovered too late and often has poor prospects of recovery. However, there is hope for some patients. Read more
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04/20/2016,
Precisely targeting the tumor
The rays hit the tumor with the tiniest fraction of precision - and damage the genetic material of its cells to such an extent that they can no longer divide. Radiotherapy shrinks the tumor or even destroys it completely. Professor Dr. Anca-Ligia Grosu, Medical Director of the Department of Radiation Oncology at the Freiburg University Medical Center, explains how this method also strengthens the immune system. Read more
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03/17/2016,
Concentrated expertise under one roof
The Center for Chronic Immunodeficiency and the Comprehensive Cancer Center Freiburg have moved into the new Center for Translational Cell Research (ZTZ) Read more
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03/17/2016,
Lifesavers out of control: preventing dangerous immune reactions after stem cell transplants
Freiburg leukemia researcher receives two million euros as part of an ERC Consolidator Grant Read more
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03/16/2016,
Antennas against blood cancer
Project on cell-based cancer therapy funded with 650,000 euros / Part of a comprehensive EU project Read more
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03/07/2016,
Step by step against cancer
The patient's attention is drawn to the skin change by a scratched area on his back. The diagnosis of 'black skin cancer' is quickly made. But unlike in the past, doctors today have ways of treating the cancer specifically. Read more
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03/02/2016,
Medical Center - University of Freiburg advances stereotactic body radiotherapy
Department of Radiation Oncology at the Medical Center - University of Freiburg instrumental in the development of stereotactic body radiotherapy / High radiation dose can be precisely delivered to moving tissue outside the body Read more
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01/27/2016,
Millions in funding for therapy comparison in esophageal cancer
Medical Center - University of Freiburg leads large clinical study with 18 centers / Funded by German Research Foundation / International therapy recommendation as a goal Read more
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01/12/2016,
The small difference: Hormone-dependent prostate cancer stopped by a tiny protein change
Current study findings could enable new class of prostate cancer drugs/ Prophylaxis against particularly aggressive form of cancer conceivable / Study in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology Read more
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06/10/2015,
Therapy without side effects
The diagnosis of "cancer" is always a shock for patients. However, for most patients with thyroid cancer, the chances of recovery are very good. Read more