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 Breast cancer begins in the cells of the mammary gland and is the most common malignant tumour in women (about 1 in 8-10 women will have breast cancer in their lifetime). However, about 1% of breast cancer affects men.

Approximately 80% of breast cancer is discovered by the woman herself, when performing breast palpation, which is why both men and women should perform breast self-examination monthly.

In women of childbearing age, from 20 years of age, this should be done after the end of the menstruation period.

If breastfeeding, monthly surveillance should be maintained. Self-examination is recommended after breastfeeding.

In menopause, continue the habit of self-examining the breast, always on the same day of each month.

 If you observe any of these changes, don't panic. Consult your doctor for an examination.
Self-Examination can save lives.
Don't self-isolate. Involve your family and loved ones. Sharing and support are the key to beating cancer.

Take care of your Health.
Self-Examination is of the utmost importance.  
  

HPA BREAST UNIT EVENTS / NEWS

Artificial intelligence in oncology

What is Artificial Intelligence?
Artificial intelligence (AI) is the area of computer science dedicated to the development of systems capable of performing tasks normally associated with human intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, problem-solving, perception, understanding, and interaction with the environment.
Essentially, it aims to create machines capable of thinking and learning like humans, and there are 6 areas in which it is designed to achieve this.

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Day Hospital Oncology
Grupo HPA  Saúde – Alvor

In recent years, a revolutionary concept in cancer treatment has been gaining momentum - the Oncology Day Hospital. These specialized units are dedicated to providing comprehensive care and support to cancer patients in the comfort of a single facility. 
By offering a range of global services, including diagnostic methods, innovative treatments, specialty consultations, nutrition, and emotional support, Oncology Day Hospitals have transformed the way cancer is treated and contributed to improving the overall experience of oncology patients.

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Oncology Day Hospital  
Holistic, personalized and multidisciplinary care

The Private Hospital of Madeira, with four years of existence, is already a reference in Regional Health and an alternative, in many areas, to the District Hospital. 
Oncology has always been a privileged area of this institution since the beginning, and for this reason, the creation of a differentiated space and team was a priority for the HPA Group. Thus, the Day Hospital (HD) was born, located on the 3rd floor, mainly dedicated to the treatment and care of cancer clients.

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Emotional impact of breast cancer

Awareness of breast cancer is a topic that is increasingly present in people's lives, due to the risks it can entail and the impact it can have not only on the patient but also on the family as a whole. 
It is known that all the information available and awareness is important, as it often helps the patient to be attentive, to identify and to seek specialized help as early as possible, often avoiding situations that could have a dramatic result.
Although breast cancer is mostly associated with females, it also affects males, the percentages being 99% to 1% respectively.

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Treating cancer without chemotherapy: Haematology

Since the beginning of oncology, cancer treatment has been based on chemotherapy, radiation therapy, surgery or a combination of all three. Until 20 years ago, the only exception to this paradigm was the allogeneic transplant of bone marrow cells, which induces a an immune destruction of the malignant cells by the donor cells.  In this sense, allogeneic transplant was the first form of immunotherapy and is, even today, the only curative therapy for certain forms of acute leukaemia and aggressive lymphomas.

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Cancer
 

The diagnosis and treatment of cancer have evolved incredibly over the last decade. However, it is still a frightening word, especially due to the unknowns such as survival and the quality of life.
Despite the Oncology Registry for the Southern Region (Lisbon and The Tagus Valley, Alentejo, Algarve and Madeira) showing positive results for survival of colon, rectum and breast cancer, the truth is that more than 24 thousand new cases per year are registered. This means three new cases of cancer are...

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The approach to breast cancer over the years
 

Breast cancer is an ancient, but heterogeneous disease, representing a wide range of biological potential. It has been known since first descriptions on Egyptian papyruses in 3000 BC, but it was Hippocrates (460-370 BC) who used the term cancer to describe the appearance of a tumour and its projections, which resemble the shape of a crab. Several centuries later, Galen (130-200 AD) determined that there was no treatment for this disease, that it was incurable, a concept that endured for...

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Care, support, nurture Oncology – Day Care Hospital

In a society faced with an ever-increasing number of oncological diseases, quality cancer care and palliative care is essential and must be based on humanistic and altruistic principles. 
Briefly, cancer occurs when a cell in the human body loses its normal control mechanisms and presents an uncontrolled growth. The evaluation of this disease always begins with the patient’s medical history and a physical examination. Patients normally ...
 

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Intra operative radiotherapy
 

Senology is a specific field of medicine that studies all pathology related to the women’s breast. The primary object is to treat all problems associated with breast cancer. Despite the technological advances, statistics in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer remain bleak. At the HPA Health Group a new approach was initiated recently, offering a better quality of life for women diagnosed with breast cancer...

 

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