I’m sure you know the feeling: when suddenly you can hear, but you can’t process anything. It’s as if all sound is coming from far away and everything around you just drops out. This is exactly what happened to Tamara when she was told she
Smoking is a public health problem and is responsible for 33% of tumors and 22% of cancer deaths, according to the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM). That’s because smoking causes 85 to 90% of lung cancers. In addition, there are 15 other types of cancer that are
It is estimated that 30% to 40% of tumors in men and up to 60% in women are directly related to diet. Specifically, and according to the European Code Against Cancer, cancer risk can be reduced by up to 18% by caring for our diet and maintaining adequate body weight.
May 20th is International Clinical Trial Day, but most people are still unaware of their importance within our healthcare system. A clinical trial is a study conducted in people to determine the efficacy and safety of a new drug or treatment. They are the primary
We sat down with María Luisa Villafranca, a patient who has battled breast cancer for the last 20 years and is currently the chairperson of Rosae, the breast cancer association of Valdepeñas. What is Rosae? How did it start? Rosae is the association of women
What does intermittent fasting involve? Intermittent fasting, or IF, consists of alternating periods of fasting with periods of food intake. This technique has been shown in recent years to have multiple benefits for our body and our overall health. Scientifically proven benefits The benefits
The Mediterranean Diet is made up of plenty of fruit, vegetables, legumes, fish, white meat and grains, with key foods like olive oil. Diets under the microscope A study conducted by EpiGEICAM, an area of research on lifestyle and breast cancer risk in Spain, has shown that
Informed Consent is a process by which a patient voluntarily confirms his/her decision to participate in a given trial after having been duly informed of all aspects of the trial that are relevant to his or her decision to participate. Informed Consent is documented by means
Diet in cancer treatment is very important as it can help patients feel better. In recent years, several foods and diets have been found to potentially favour cancer treatment and improve patient quality of life. In general, people undergoing cancer treatment are advised to follow
