Radiotherapy

Radiation therapy uses X-rays to destroy cancer cells. It prevents them from growing and dividing. It is also used to shrink a tumor before surgery to prevent cancer from appearing or to treat tumors that are inoperable.

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Las pacientes con implantes mamarios pueden ser tratadas mediante radioterapia de forma segura, con una técnica cuidadosa realizada por especialistas con experiencia.

Radiotherapy in patients with breast implants

By Dr. Ricardo Esco Barón
2020-02-19

Dr. Esco expert radiation oncologist, talks about the possibilities of treating breast cancer in patients with breast prosthesis. Treatment is effective and reliable as long as it possesses extensive experience. See more

What are digestive tumors?

By Dr. Santiago Viteri Ramirez
2020-02-18

Dr. Viteri Ramirez, specialist in Medical Oncology at the Oncology Institute Dr. Rosell, explains that years digestive tumors are those that form in the digestive tract. See more

La braquiterapia es una forma de tratar los tumores y cáncer de próstata con radiaciones mediante la colocación dentro del paciente de las fuentes radioactivas.

Brachytherapy, the best alternative for prostate cancer

By Dr. Benjamín Guix Melcior
2020-02-18

Dr. Benjamin Guix, medical director of the Institut IMOR, approaches us and gives us a broad vision of brachytherapy, a form of treating tumors. See more

La radioterapia intraoperatoria es una innovación en España, que se caracteriza porque la radiación se aplica directamente al lecho tumoral.

intraoperative radiotherapy

By Dr. Benjamín Guix Melcior
2020-02-18

Dr. Benjamin Guix Melcior, Radiation Oncologist Specialist, explains in this article intraoperative radiotherapy, a new and innovative technique in Spain which allows quick recovery of the patient. See more

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