Dr. Guillermo López Vivanco

Dr. Guillermo López Vivanco
Medical Oncology
Bilbao


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Professional statement

Medical Oncology specialist with extensive experience in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. He is currently Chief of Medical Oncology Hospital Quirón Vizcaya.

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Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is a disease that occurs when cancer cells develop in the tissues of the breast. It can affect both women and men and has a very small i ...

Lung Cancer

  Lung cancer is the progressive growth of malignant cells in this vital organ, causing problems in other lung structures, such as the bronchi. It ...

Bladder Cancer

The bladder is a hollow organ in the lower abdomen whose main function is to store urine before it is expelled from the body. Bladder cancer occurs wh ...

Bone Cancers

Bone tumors are growths of new bone tissue that develops through the progressive multiplication of cells. Such tumors are divided into benign and mali ...

bowel cancer

Bowel cancer is the growth of malignant cells in the colon or rectum. For this reason, also it called colorectal cancer. It is very rare for cancer events in small intestine. Usually, due to chronic intestinal diseases such as ulcerative rettolite or Crohn's disease, as well as some familial predisposition. Often it is a cancer that does not apparent symptoms, and therefore the mortality rate is very high. Early diagnosis increases chances of survival. ...

Brain Cancers

  Brain tumors are formed because of the proliferation of cells that grow and multiply abnormally in the brain, being able to give blood vessels, cranial nerves, glands, bones, brain parenchyma and embryonic remains. It also may occur in two ways: by pressing brain areas for growth or invade surrounding tissue, in which case it is a malignant brain tumor. Symptoms of brain tumors include hand tremors, changes in mood, dizziness, unsteadiness and impaired alertness. Regarding treatment, absolutely it depends on where the brain tumor, degree of involvement and the patient's health are. Surgery is one of the most common measures to reduce the pressure that is suffering the brain. Also, radiation therapy and chemotherapy are used when surgery has been ruled out or have not achieved the desired results with the same benefits. ...

Cancer Surgery

Cancer surgery is to remove the tumor and surrounding tissue

Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that aims to destroy cancer cells. Chemotherapy treatment depends on type of cancer and tumor size. The patient may undergo chemotherapy treatment in different ways: intravenously, orally, by injection, intraperitoneally or topically. ...

Cholangiocarcinoma

Cholangiocarcinoma or bile duct cancer is a malignant tumor in one of the ducts that carry bile from the liver to the small intestine. These tumors are usually slow-growing and do not metastasize quickly. However, most are very advanced when detected.   The colangiocarciona affects people of both sexes and most patients are over 65 years old. It is, however, a rare disease that only occurs in 2 out of every 100,000 people.     ...

Colon cancer

Colon cancer is the proliferation of malignant cells in the colon, which, along with the rectum, is in charge of storing faeces which are then expelled through the anus. That is why this is a very favorable area for the development of a cancer, since accumulated waste substances. Also, its causes are also determined by genetics, sedentary lifestyle and previous illnesses, such as polyps, ulcerative colitis and other cancers. The most obvious symptoms of the disease begin to make visible when the disease is advanced: alternating between diarrhea and constipation, blood in the stool, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, weight loss and fatigue. If detected early has a good chance of healing, and its most common treatments radiotherapy, chemotherapy, immunotherapy to strengthen the body's defenses, and surgery. By the operation of the affected colon cancer if you are well localized part is removed. ...

colorectal Cancer

Colorectal cancer is the formation of fatty tissues of the colon. The colon cancer starts with a polyp that develops in the colon or rectum. When you overlying adipose tissue can lead to adenoma, a specific type of polyp, or adenocarcinoma, a type of cancer that contains mucus and other fluids. Tests to detect colon cancer usually performed through colonoscopy, a test that introduces a thin flexible took with a camera (endoscope ) through the anus, and virtual colonoscopy a radiological examination that obtains images inside the body through a computerized tomography (CAT or CT. the objective of these tests is crucial to locate the presence of adenomas and polyps in the colon and remove by surgery before they become cancerous. ...

Endometrial cancer

Endometrial cancer is the most common within the different types of uterine cancer. Currently, the exact cause is not known but may be related to increased levels of estrogen. It is given type of cancer among women in their 60s and 70s, still very rare in less than 40. The symptoms presented endometrial cancer are abnormal vaginal bleeding after menopause, low abdominal pain or cramping in the pelvis and white vaginal discharge. ...

Gynecological Cancer

  Gynecologic cancer is any cancer that begins in the female reproductive organs. Although we refer to them as a group, in fact each has its own symptoms and risk factors. The can get any woman, but it is known that the risk increases with age. Major gynecological cancers are cervical, ovarian and uterine cancers; less frequently, cancer of the fallopian tube and primary peritoneal. Treatment depends on various factors such as the type of cancer, its stage and location. You may be required to perform surgery to remove it gynecologic cancer, and / or radiotherapy or chemotherapy. ...

Kidney cancer

Kidney cancer is a malignant tumor that involves the uncontrolled spread of cancer cells in the renal tubules. It is a disorder that affects mainly to adults over age 50 and men generally. The most common risk factors include smoking, hemodialysis and other genetic reasons (the exact causes are unknown). Symptoms of a kidney tumor usually the appearance of blood in the urine, pain in the lumbar area (near the diseased kidney), weight loss and abdominal weight gain. However, the majority of renal tumors are asymptomatic and tend to randomly detected from an x-ray test done for other reasons. It is a cancer that is detected early can be cured, and that because humans can live with one kidney, you can proceed to the removal of the malignant tumor organ to stop. But, when it is detected metastases (tumor spread to other organs) other specific treatments should be made to halt the spread of cancer cells. ...

Liver Cancer

Liver cancer is a disease in which the liver cells become abnormal and grow out of control form a cancerous tumor. This type of tumor is called primary liver cancer (malignant hepatoma or hepatocellular carcicoma). In contrast, metastatic liver cancer begins elsewhere and spreads to the liver. The liver is the largest organ in the body. Filters out harmful substances from the blood, digests fats from food and stores the sugar that the body needs for energy. The main risk factors for developing this primary liver cancer are hepatitis and cirrhosis or liver scarring. Treatment options include surgery, radiation, chemotherapy or a liver transplant. ...

Lymphomas

Lymphoma is a type of neoplasm (tumor) that affects lymphocytes. It is also known as hematologic solid tumor, to differentiate it from leukemia. There are two types of lymphoma: Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphomas. They are classified according to their cellular origin, evolution, treatment and prognosis.   ...

Melanoma

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer, the most serious. The first singo melanoma is a change in color, size and shape of a mole. Melanomas usually have a black or blue area. It may appear as a new mole, black abnormal or unsightly. It is important to prevent and monitor moles time thinking about the "ABCDE" Asymmetry contours are different Ragged edges different colors Diameter, moles enlarged Evolution: any changes in a mole Surgery is the first treatment of melanoma. ...

Paediatric Oncology

Pediatric oncology refers to childhood cancer. The most common childhood cancers are leukemias, brain tumors, lymphomas and bone tumors, among others.   ...

Palliative Care

Palliative care aim to help people with severe disease to feel better. Palliative care treat the symptoms and side effects of a disease and its treatments. ...

Pancreatic cancer

  Pancreatic cancer is a disease that causes the formation of malignant cells in the tissues of the body that would produce juices that help digest food and hormones to control the amount of sugar in the blood. It is a very aggressive type of stomach cancer, overtaking at dangerous only colon cancer, lung cancer and breast cancer. Among risk factors include smoking, diabetes, chronic pancreatitis and some hereditary conditions. It is a disease whose early symptoms are quite subtle, so often diagnosed when it is in an advanced stage. Still, the loss of weight and appetite, fatigue, pain in the abdomen and back and jaundice may be warnings of this ailment. Treatment depends on the degree of involvement of the disease and if that affected only the pancreas, removal of malignant cells by surgery is possible, although it is very common to return to play. If the cancer is in an advanced stage, it can resort to chemotherapy or chemoradiation. Finally, if it has also spread to other parts of the body (eg causing stomach cancer or other organs) is well advanced and palliative treatments exist to slow the rate of disease progression. ...

Prostate Cancer

  Prostate cancer occurs when abnormal cells grow in the prostate, which is a male sex gland located below the bladder and above the rectum, responsible for producing seminal fluid. It is one of the most common cancers in men, and the odds of suffering increases with age. In its initial stage, symptoms such as difficulty and pain when urinating, frequent urination, inability to urinate, blood in urine, painful ejaculation, pain in the lower back and pelvis that does not go away with time, loss Unintentional weight, etc. Treatment options depend on the stage of the cancer and health status of the patient, but usually include surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. ...

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. ...

rectal cancer

Rectal cancer is the formation of malignant cancer cells in the rectal tissues. Symptoms of rectal cancer include changes in bowel movements (diarrhea or constipation) and blood in the stool. ...

Sarcoma

Sarcomas are malignant tumors that can occur in bones or in so-called "soft tissue" of the body. A variety of sarcomas, according to the cell type which are formed. Currently, it is a rare type of cancer, representing only 1% of all cancers. ...

Testicular cancers

  Testicular cancer occurs when cancer cells in the testes, which are oval glands that produce sperm and the hormone testosterone in men between 15 and 35 are formed. It can occur in one or both testicles, and is more common in young men and those who had an abnormal testicular development and undescended testicle at birth, or if there are genetic background. Symptoms of testicular tumors are: a lump in the testicles or groin, pain and tenderness in the breast area. The main causes of the appearance of testicular cancer are genetic, because the testicle has not moved properly from the abdomen into the scrotum during their training. Furthermore, it also occurs in patients who have been subject to aggressive or toxic for long periods because of their work substances. This type of cancer has a cure statistics more than 90% if it is found early and treated by chemotherapy, radiotherapy and surgery. ...

Throat and larynx cancer

The throat and larynx cancer is a malignant tumor that affects the cells of the larynx where the vocal cords are located. The snuff and alcohol are the two main causes of the development of this disease. Depending on your location can be classified in supraglottic tumor ( above the glottis ), glottic and subglottic tumor tumor ( below the glottis ). Symptoms of throat cancer are often changes in voice, difficulty breathing and swallowing, hoarseness, cough, swelling and pain in the neck or neck expectoration. Early detection of disease is essential to increase the life expectancy of patients. The treatment is based on the extirpation of the tumor, while avoiding its extension to other parts of the body. Depending on the case, surgery may involve partial or total removal of the vocal cords, and sometimes you can choose one by treatment with radiotherapy and chemotherapy. ...

Thyroid Cancer

Thyroid cancer is the abnormal growth of cells of the thyroid gland to produce a tumor. Through a medical test can diagnose whether the gland has increased in size, and if there is a cancerous nodule or more. For the identification of cancer varied tests by puncture biopsy of thyroid nodules or ultrasound are usually carried as blood tests. Treatment depends on the extent of the tumor in each patient. In most cases you opt for surgical removal of nodules, but other treatments include the application of high-dose thyroid hormones or surgical removal of the nodules. In thyroid cancer symptoms can be mainly swelling or tumor in the neck, hoarseness and coughing, voice changes, difficulty swallowing, and so on. ...

Tumors of the head and neck (oral cavity, larynx, pharynx)

Tumors or cancers that together are known as tumors or cancers of the head and neck usually begin on squamous cells that cover the mucous and moist surfaces of the inside of the head and neck, such as the mouth, throat, or nose. These cancers are often referred to as squamous cell carcinomas of the head and neck. Sometimes they also start in the salivary glands, but they are less common. These tumors are categorized according to the area of the head or neck in which they begin, and comprises the oral cavity, pharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses and nasal cavity and salivary glands. ...

Tumors of unknown origin

Tumors of unknown origin are those that are located in an organ but its features and appearance are typical of other undetermined different organ. Or exploration or laboratory testing, or radiogradías, or biopsy, allow to know and specify the origin of cancer.   ...

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