Overview of the topics in the field of cancer
Cancer in general
Topics that address the cancer in general, refer to these pages. Basic information about the development, diagnosis and treatment as well as the newest study results from science and research. Find a specialist clinic and exchange views with other stakeholders.
Pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is malignant neoplasms arising from cells of the pancreas (pancreas). The pancreas is one of the largest glands of man. It gives both digestive secretions and hormones. The pancreas lies between the stomach, spleen and liver in the upper abdomen and is about 15 cm long and 70 g in weight.
Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma, also called glioblastoma multiforme, the most common brain tumor at 45 - to 70-year-olds. In children, this form of brain tumor is rare. This form of malignant tumor of the head is growing extremely fast and has a bad prognosis. In men, glioblastoma occurs more frequently than women.
Prostate cancer
Prostate cancer is the most common cancer among men. Screening and early diagnosis of this disease are essential to a successful recovery.
Cancer
Colorectal cancer is usually detected only at a very late stage, because the symptoms often remain undetected. Each year, over 71,000 people. What screening tests you should perform and what you can do in the event of an infestation, let's say you on these pages.
Liver cancer
Liver cancer, or more liver cell cancer, malignant tumors, the Greek from the tissue of the liver (hepar arise). In medical jargon this disease and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC is called). Hepatocellular can be with "of liver cells translated outgoing".
Leukemia / lymphoma
Leukemia is a disease of the hematopoietic system, which interrupts the normal maturation of white blood cells. In Germany, every year more than 20,000 people are diagnosed with this liquid form of cancer. Experts explain the disease and their consequences, stakeholders exchange ideas and clinics to report on your successes.
Lung cancer
Gynecological Tumors
Skin cancer
Malignant melanomas are malignant growths that develop from pigment-producing cells. Malignant melanoma is also called "melanoma". There are "white skin cancer" (basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas), which occurs frequently. Black skin cancer is considered the most malignant skin cancer form.
Stomach cancer
Malignant neoplasms arising from cells of the stomach are called gastric or stomach cancer. In the majority of cases are gastric cancer of glandular cells of the mucous membrane of the stomach. Tumors of glandular cells are referred to as adenocarcinomas.
Kidney Cancer
Malignant tumors arising from cells of the renal tissue are referred to as renal cancer. In the kidney tissue of different cell types are present, which can arise from various forms of kidney cancer. In about 85% of cases, patients suffer from a so-called renal cell carcinoma.
Thyroid cancer
As thyroid malignant tumors are designated, arising from the cells of the thyroid. Depending on what develops in thyroid cells, differentiated carcinoma, undifferentiated carcinoma and medullary carcinoma (also C-cell carcinomas) and other malignant neoplasms can be distinguished.
Laryngeal cancer
For laryngeal cancer, larynx called technical terminology, it is a malignant tumor of the larynx (larynx). Laryngeal cancer belongs to the large group of head and neck tumors and is the most common tumor in the ear, nose and throat area.
Other
On all other forms of cancer, you will be informed in this subject area.
Bladder cancer
Bladder cancer is a malignant disease of the bladder. Every year in Germany estimated 25000-30000 people are diagnosed, usually at the age of 60 years. For early detection, the chances of recovery are good.
Esophageal cancer
The esophageal cancer is a malignant change in the mucosal cells lining the esophagus.