Authorities guarantee study linking bladder cancer to tap water consumption ‘doesn’t apply to Portugal’
Authorities have stressed that a Spanish study linking bladder cancer to the consumption of tap water ‘doesn’t apply to Portugal’. Said a source for the environment ministry, the level of
Portimão’s first walk against breast cancer attracts 1,000
Despite the wet weather, around 1,000 people took part in a walk against cancer that was held on Sunday, October 20 in Portimão, between Alvor and Prainha. The event was
Walk against cancer to take in Portimão’s coastal scenery
Avid walkers have another date for their diaries – Sunday, October 20. It will be an opportunity to take in some of the stunning coastal scenery along Portimão while raising
Mamamaratona race against cancer moves to Vilamoura
After many years of being held in Portimão, the Mamamaratona walk/race against breast cancer is moving to Vilamoura. It will be held on Sunday, October 27 as part of Loulé’s
Luso-Israeli medical team celebrates cancer breakthrough
A Luso-Israeli medical team is celebrating a breakthrough in the treatment of the deadliest form of skin cancer: metastatic melanoma. The scientists working out of Lisbon and Tel Aviv Universities
The importance of diet in the treatment of cancer patients
Inflammatory and metabolic changes associated with cancer are a major cause of an appetite decrease. Anorexia is one of the most common problems associated with the treatment of cancer patients
Immunotherapy, a new path in the search for a cure for cancer
In the last five years, a new era was born in the fight against cancer. Immunotherapy is considered by many as the “fourth pillar” in cancer treatment, the first three
Latest screenings for head and neck cancers detect 30 new cases
Screenings for head and neck cancers at 12 Portuguese hospitals last Monday flagged 12 new cases and will ensure these go on for rapid follow-up treatment. It’s something of a
Cancer screenings in Castro Marim
Castro Marim council will be holding a number of skin cancer and other skin disease screenings between Monday May 6 and Wednesday May 8. The first will take place at
Unequal access to quality cancer care is major problem
The quality of cancer care including “prevention, diagnosis and treatment” in Portugal varies from region to region, say a majority of health professionals (74%). “Unequal” access to cancer care is