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Dr. Javier Cortés Castán

Dr. Javier Cortés Castán
Medical Oncology
Barcelona


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Unit Director of Breast Cancer Cancer Institute Baselga (IOB), Dr. Cortes Castan is also Head of the center of melanoma. Besides doctorate in Medical Oncology at the University of Navarra, has two master's degrees and a diploma in "Design and Statistics in Health Sciences. He is the author of over 90 publications and has conducted more than 150 papers in various congresses and conferences.

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 Credentials

GMC: 080837983

 Professional experience

• More than 15 years of experience
• Baselga Cancer Institute consultant, Chiron Group (2007-present)
• Consultant Teknon Oncology Institute (2004-present)
• Unit Director of Breast Cancer Cancer Institute Baselga (IOB) (currently)
• Head of Unit of melanoma Cancer Institute Baselga (IOB) (currently)
• Specialist in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Hospital Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona (2003-present)
• Senior Specialist in the area of ​​breast cancer in the Department of Medical Oncology at the Hospital Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona (today)
• MIR in Medical Oncology at the University Hospital of Navarra

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 Teaching posts

• Assistant in the Department of Oncology at the University Clinic of Navarra (2002)
• Associate Professor, Department of Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra professor (2002)
• Coordinator of the Teaching and Training program for residents in Oncology, Department of Medical Oncology at the Hospital Vall d'Hebron in Barcelona (today)

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 Education

• Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from the Autonomous University of Madrid (1996)
• Specialist in Medical Oncology at the University Clinic of Navarra
• Diploma in "Design and Statistics in Health Sciences" by the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
• Master in "Research Methodology in Health Sciences" by the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
• Master in "Medical and Clinical Management" by the National University of Distance Education (UNED)
• Doctorate in Medical Oncology at the University of Navarra (2002)
• Participates actively in the development of numerous clinical research nationally and internationally

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 Publications and conferences

• Author of over 90 publications, some of them in prestigious journals like The New England Journal of Medicine, The Lancet and Journal of Clinical Oncology
• He has made more than 150 papers in various congresses and conferences

 Professional membership

• Active member of the Spanish Society of Medical Oncology (SEOM)
• Active member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Member of the Scientific Committee IMPAKT Breast Cancer Conference
• Member of the Scientific Committee of ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology)
• Member of the Scientific Committee SOLTI group
• Member of the Executive Committee of SOLTI Group (previous)
• Member of Anti-Cancer Treatment International Congress on Scientific Committee (ICACT) (above)

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Languages spoken

  • Catalan
  • Spanish
  • French
  • English
  • Italian
  • Portuguese

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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 ...

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 ...

Second medical opinion

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Skin cancer

  Skin cancer is the proliferation of malignant cells that invade tissues. Usually they manifest through changes in pigmentation or texture of a mo ...

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 when cells cancersosas in the inner membrane of this body are formed, and its symptoms are painful urination or lower back, frequent urination and blood in the urine. The main risk factors are smoking and exposure to certain chemicals, along with a family history of the disease. This type of cancer can be limited to the lining of the bladder, and then called surface or spread through the lining of the bladder and even to nearby organs, which are called invasive in this case. Treatment depends on the severity and type of cancer, but may generally include radiation therapy, chemotherapy and / or surgery. ...

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 malignant tumors. Benign tumors are composed of cells of normal tissue, they are slow growing and do not invade neighboring structures. Malignant tumors the cells are different from normal tissue to grow rapidly, invade nearby structures and can be played remotely by metastases. As for the symptoms, the pain can be intense, localized bit. When symptoms such as weight loss, fatigue and fever appear, you have to think about the existence of a malignant tumor. Surgery is the primary treatment in most of the tumors and may be accompanied by chemotherapy and radiotherapy. ...

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

Cancer is a disease in which uncontrolled process is generated in the dividing cells. It can be located in any part of the body or spread to other organs or tissues cancer. There are more than 200 types of cancer, the most common are: skin, lung, breast and colorectal cancers. ...

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 and rectum 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. ...

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. ...

Genetic studies

Genetic testing is a test used to determine whether the patient has a pathogenic gene mutation. If a person is a carrier of a specific pathogenic gene mutation, you have more options of getting the disease. This type of study is done by a blood test. Once the sample is in the laboratory, it is necessary to study the genetic material found within cells ...

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. ...

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 is diagnosed in a very high percentage among the smoking population and almost always to present an excess of cough, which may be associated with coughing. The presence of a primary tumor can be characterized by dyspnea or shortness of breath, hemoptysis or bloody sputum, and other less common symptoms, such as chest pain, ringing in the side of the chest, and weight loss hoarseness. There are, however, other conditions that could suggest the spread of the cancer to other organs (metastasis). The diagnostic examination is to conduct a series of tests such as chest X-ray, CT (scan) of the chest and abdomen, respiratory function tests (spirometry), blood tests, and some form of biopsy (bronchoscopy, CT-guided percutaneous puncture, VATS, and toratocomía). The treatment to be applied depend on the stage of the cancer extension and the type and size of the tumor is found. According to each case, the treatment will be surgery to remove the tumor, chemotherapy or radiotherapy, or a combination of all. ...

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.   ...

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

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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. ...

Sarcoma

Sarcoma is a malignant tumor in the bone or soft parts of the bodies. Among the different types of cancer, sarcomas are rare, about 1% of such cancers are diagnosed each year and only 4 or 5 people in a hundred thousand.   ...

Testicular Cancer

Testicular cancer develops in one or both testicles, the male reproductive tract, but can also originate in the abdomen or chest. This is one of the most common malignancy among young men and has one of the highest cure rates of all cancers, reached 90% of improvement. This cancer can develop from any cell of the testes, although more than 95% of testicular cancers are germ cells. Germ cell tumors are divided into seminomas and noseminomas, being the second largest spread than the first. The most recommended treatments, depending on the degree of tumor are surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy. ...

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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