The term “cancer” refers to a wide category of diseases characterised by abnormal and uncontrolled cell growth. The precise cause of cancer can vary, but it often involves genetic abnormalities that can be inherited or developed over the course one’s lifetime. Prevention is crucial because it enables early diagnosis and timely intervention.
A breast cancer diagnosis can be a very difficult moment for patients. It comes down to the doctor to tackle the challenge of communicating the news...
Melanoma is a malignant neoplasm caracterised by the cancerous transformation of melanocytes. This condition not only affects the skin but can also, albeit rarely, impact the...
Skin cancers are tumours that originate from different cells which make up the skin. Depending on the type of cell they develop from, these tumours can...
«85% of skin cancer cases are treatable through surgical procedures. However, 15% can pose a risk to patient’s life. That’s why it’s crucial today to carefully...
Conservative surgery represents an evolution in breast cancer treatment. This approach is connected to the concept of de-escalation therapy: limiting the number of destructive procedures on...
“I Girasoli” aims to direct women diagnosed with cancer towards centres of excellence. This Association for Social Promotion, founded to support oncological patients, is chaired by...
The V.I.T.A. Association, a beacon of light for those who are dealing with breast cancer and their families, has recently celebrated its twenty sixth anniversary. Founded...
Bicycles aren’t simple means of transportation, they’re also an opportunity to promote healthy lifestyles and breast cancer prevention. This is the goal of “Bici in Rosa“,...
In the fight against breast cancer, a new frontier of breast surgery has been discovered under the banner of innovation and research. Robotic and minimally invasive...
Cutaneous melanoma represents a growing challenge for the medical community, with a significant increase in cases over the last decades. Recently, some experts in the field...
A multidisciplinary approach is often the key to successfully face the most arduous challenges, and the fight against breast cancer is no exception. At a time...
Physiotherapy is a broad field which spans a range of different disciplines. From orthopaedics and senology all the way to lymphology and neurology. Doctor Chiara Bertocco,...
