Latest news and stories about oncology in Portugal for expats and residents.
A centre in Portugal is part of one of the world's largest clinical trial consortia for oncology research. New ways of fighting cancer are being tested, offering a new opportunity for patients who have not responded to other treatments.
Over the last three years, Infarmed has authorised 591 new clinical trials, one-third of which are in the field of cancer.
'A Montanha' (The Mountain) emerged from an idea by two clinicians at the IPO in Porto.
Tumour DNA fragments can help predict the return of the disease, especially when samples are collected after pre-surgical treatments.
The selected projects cover the areas of HIV, chronic viral hepatitis, breast cancer, and B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In total, 47 applications were received from various entities.
This is the seventh edition of the IPO Porto Solidarity Gala. The event will bring together several Portuguese music artists to support oncology research and also marks the institute's 52nd anniversary.
The protocol was advocated by the Portuguese Institute of Oncology, which says that 'if a lesion is identified at an early stage, it can be treated.' Portugal has a high incidence of cases.
The Minister of the Presidency, António Leitão Amaro, said today in Leiria that Santo André Hospital in the city has made four orthopaedic operating theatres available and has ensured the continuity of oncology services.
The recommended medicines target several therapeutic areas, including oncology, cardiovascular, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, infections, metabolism and vaccines.
Home News Portugal invests €11. 6 million in medical equipment Portugal invests €11. 6 million in medical equipment The Portuguese Oncology Institute of Coimbra will invest €11.
Luís Arnaut, a professor at FCTUC (Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Coimbra), explains more about a molecule developed by a group of researchers at the University of Coimbra that makes the process of combating cancer cells more effective.
