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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09/18/2019,
Vaccination against life-threatening bacterial invasion in leukemia
New therapeutic approach prevents serious complications after stem cell transplantation in a mouse model / Active and passive vaccination significantly increases survival rate Read more
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07/12/2019,
Prevent cancer with a healthy diet
An expert from the Freiburg University Medical Center explains what influence lifestyle has on the development of cancer and what a good diet could look like. Read more
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06/05/2019,
Radiant beads against liver cancer
If life-threatening tumor tissue growing in the liver needs to be stopped, but surgery and chemotherapy are out of the question - then microscopically small radioactive synthetic resin beads can help. Read more
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05/17/2019,
Hair cyst provides insights into tumor development
If acquired errors are added to inherited gene errors in the course of life, the affected cell can degenerate. Researchers at the Freiburg University Medical Center have discovered that both errors must be located on only one of two gene copies for this t Read more
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05/14/2019,
Donating blood saves lives
Why are blood donations needed? They not only benefit accident victims, but also many other seriously ill patients at the Freiburg University Medical Center. One example shows how blood donations saved the life of a young man with blood cancer. Read more
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05/06/2019,
New center for women with familial breast or ovarian cancer
The University Medical Center Freiburg is now a member of the German Consortium for Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Patients receive the entire spectrum of screening, advice and treatment from a single source. The health insurance companies cover the costs. Read more
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05/02/2019,
New center for women with familial breast or ovarian cancer
The University Medical Center Freiburg is now a member of the German Consortium for Familial Breast and Ovarian Cancer. Patients receive the entire spectrum of screening, advice and treatment from a single source. The health insurance companies cover the Read more
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04/18/2019,
Take a deep breath - 100th breast cancer patient benefits from innovative radiation control
Deep breathing and a 3D surface scan in real time can significantly reduce the strain on the heart during breast cancer radiotherapy. A 360° video offers insights into the procedure. Read more
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03/12/2019,
Animated video: New immune system, please
A bone marrow transplant may be the only treatment option for leukemia. An entertaining video explains when it is necessary, how it works and what patients need to look out for in the days and weeks afterwards. Read more
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01/04/2019,
How to stop smoking successfully
Quitting smoking is very difficult for many people. The University Medical Center Freiburg is now investigating whether outpatient or inpatient smoking cessation is more effective. Three tips can make life easier for every ex-smoker. Read more
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12/18/2018,
1.5 million euros for blood-based cancer diagnostics
The Fördergesellschaft Tumorbiologie am Universitätsklinikum e.V. supports seven liquid biopsy projects at the University Medical Center Freiburg. The aim is to simplify and improve the precision of cancer diagnostics using blood samples Read more
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12/13/2018,
Do not delay prostate examinations
When the prostate causes problems, men often keep quiet or make jokes instead of going to the doctor. But this can be life-threatening. The preventive examination, on the other hand, is far less serious than many fear. Read more
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11/30/2018,
"Tiger heart...when parents have cancer"
When a parent is diagnosed with cancer, it is very stressful for the whole family. The "Tigerheart...when parents have cancer" service offered by the Psychosocial Cancer Counseling Service at the Freiburg University Medical Center supports families and focuses in particular on the needs of children. Social and adventure educator Jörg Stern works with the children. Read more
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11/13/2018,
Highest quality standards for breast surgery
Early detection and the associated optimal treatment of the patient is crucial for the treatment of breast cancer. The University Medical Center Freiburg is one of the few German clinics to use the intraoperative frozen section procedure. Read more
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10/26/2018,
Fulfilling the desire to have children despite cancer
Younger cancer patients in particular often worry about not being able to have children after treatment. However, cancer therapy and the desire to have children are not mutually exclusive. It is important that the patient and doctor talk about this before the cancer treatment. Read more
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10/09/2018,
Targeted screening can reduce mortality from lung cancer
Lung cancer still leads the cancer death statistics, partly because many patients are only diagnosed at a late stage. The Medical Director of the Clinic for Thoracic Surgery calls for clear rules on prevention. Read more
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10/02/2018,
Exposed tumor cells
Fighting cancer with the help of the immune system: two immunologists were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine for their discoveries in the field of cancer therapy. New immunotherapies are also being researched at the University Medical Center Freiburg Read more
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06/28/2018,
Sun & Skin" campaign day
Free skin cancer examination at the University Dermatology Clinic Freiburg Read more
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05/29/2018,
Unexpected effectiveness against aggressive types of cancer
Use of a new class of drugs also possible for difficult-to-treat pancreatic and lung cancer / Publication in Nature Medicine Read more
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02/20/2018,
Erfolgreiche Kombinations-Therapie bei aggressiver Leukämie
Die Akut Myeloische Leukämie (AML) ist der häufigste Blutkrebs bei Erwachsenen. Am Universitätsklinikum Freiburg ist eine sehr wirksame Therapie für eine aggressive Form entwickelt worden. Read more