He academic clinical research group in breast cancer and other tumors SOLTI On Thursday afternoon, it brought together specialists in the management of these pathologies in the Balearic Islands in a new session to update themselves. “Now there is a lot of talk about personalizing and de-escalating treatment,” explains the oncologist at Son Espases Hospital and group coordinator, Antònia Perelló. «We comment on the auxiliary vacuum of the breasts when there are affected lymph nodes.», he continues. «Although until now they were emptied, there is already a lot of evidence that it should not always be done. It is a complicated technique because you have to mark the affected nodes, give them treatment and see if there is a response,” concludes the expert. Patients who skip an axillary vacuum can avoid developing one of its main side effects, lymphedema.
During the scientific meeting of specialists They highlighted the rapport between professionals and centers throughout the Archipelago and the activation of multidisciplinary committeesalso, in private healthcare, as key elements in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer in the Balearic Islands.
In the Islands there are recorded about 800 new breast tumors a yearall cancers being more common among women. The creation and connection of tumor committees has made it possible to optimize the care of all patients regardless of their place of residence within the community or their access to healthcare. In fact, “we have managed to incorporate the model of multidisciplinary committees in the private sphere,” highlights Dr. Perelló, so that all patients are treated in the most homogeneous way.
These teams are made up of representatives of different specialties such as medical oncology, radiotherapy, gynecology, plastic surgery or pathological anatomy.
The treatment and detection of a tumor whose incidence continues to grow every year despite the fact that “there is no clear risk factor although it does seem that lifestyle is important.” This expert refers to the fact of leading a sedentary life, an inadequate diet, or the changes that are taking place in gestation models, since fewer children are being had and each time at later ages.
