Quelles sont les complications psychologiques du cancer ?
Les complications psychologiques incluent l'anxiété, la dépression et le stress post-traumatique.
AnxiétéDépressionStress post-traumatique
#5
Le cancer peut-il entraîner des problèmes nutritionnels ?
Oui, le cancer et ses traitements peuvent causer des nausées, des pertes d'appétit et des malnutritions.
NutritionMalnutritionTraitements du cancer
Facteurs de risque
5
#1
Quels sont les principaux facteurs de risque du cancer ?
Les facteurs incluent le tabagisme, l'alcool, l'obésité, l'exposition aux radiations et certains virus.
Facteurs de risqueTabagismeObésité
#2
L'hérédité joue-t-elle un rôle dans le cancer ?
Oui, des antécédents familiaux de cancer peuvent augmenter le risque de certains types de cancer.
HéréditéAntécédents familiauxCancer
#3
Le mode de vie influence-t-il le risque de cancer ?
Oui, un mode de vie sain peut réduire le risque de cancer, tandis que des habitudes malsaines l'augmentent.
Mode de viePrévention du cancerFacteurs de risque
#4
Les infections peuvent-elles causer le cancer ?
Certaines infections virales, comme le HPV et l'hépatite B, sont liées à des cancers spécifiques.
InfectionsVirusCancer
#5
L'alimentation peut-elle influencer le risque de cancer ?
Oui, une alimentation riche en fruits, légumes et fibres peut réduire le risque de cancer.
AlimentationPrévention du cancerFacteurs de risque
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The findings support the superiority of chemoradiotherapy over other therapeutic modalities for anal cancer, resulting in increased survival and a better prognosis....
In 2018, the first guideline-based quality indicators (QI) for vulvar cancer were implemented in the data-sheets of certified gynaecological cancer centres. The certification process includes guidelin...
The QIs were derived in a standardized multiple step process during the update of the 2015 S2k guideline "Diagnosis, Therapy, and Follow-Up Care of Vulvar Cancer and its Precursors" (registry-number: ...
In total, there are eight guideline-based QIs for vulvar cancer. Four QIs are part of the certification process. In the treatment year 2021, 2.466 cases of vulvar cancer were treated in 177 centres. T...
QIs based on strong guideline recommendations, play a crucial role in measuring and allowing to quantify essential aspects of patient care. By utilizing QIs, centres are able to identify areas for pro...