Cancer Center Amsterdam - Amsterdam UMC

In the last months before death, many oncology patients frequently visit the emergency room. This leads to unwanted admissions in the final stage. Through this research, we hope to achieve appropriate care in the palliative phase for oncology patients.
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On Friday March 1st, 2024, the symposium “Robotic Surgery in Amsterdam UMC” celebrated the important role of surgical robots in the day-to-day care for patients in our center. Read more about it
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Immunotherapy may extend life of patients with small-cell lung cancer. This emerges from the global ADRIATIC study led by radiation-oncologist Suresh Senan of CCA: “The numbers speak for themselves. Such a large degree of improvement is rare.” shorturl.at/1U8vw

Dr. Rodrigo Leite de Oliveira, Head of CRISPR Center attended The CRISPR Medicine Conference: "The conference brought together over 400 participants, all contributing to a vibrant and friendly atmosphere." Read more:
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Maarten Bijlsma and @vermeulenlouis1 have identified a compound, Elesclomol, which exhibits potent efficacy against the cancer cells responsible for peritoneal metastases by targeting a specific vulnerability in their cellular structure. Read more: shorturl.at/qwUW2