Cancer treatment in of the best hospital groups in Italy
Cancer treatment in of the best hospital groups in Italy
AlfaMedStar presents the treatment of cancer using the latest technologies in radiation therapy and minimally invasive surgery in one of the best Italian group of hospitals.
An individual program is developed for each patient, which in a particular case will be the most rational and effective
Quality
Collection of all necessary information on the medical history
Support
Study of the clinical picture using computed tomography, positron emission computed tomography and nuclear magnetic resonance
Price
An accurate assessment of the possibilities, benefits and risks of treatment.
Unique offer only for AMS patients
Special prices. Individual approach. Urgent treatment plan.
The Humanitas Oncology Center has the latest equipment and uses the latest methods of cancer treatment and conducts active research in the field of oncology.
In their work, the clinic's specialists use progressive and general diagnostics, employ the latest equipment for therapy, and actively collaborate with leading international clinics working on cancer treatment.
Thanks to modern equipment and highly qualified specialists, Humanitas can perform even the most complex operations:
Thanks to modern equipment and highly qualified specialists, Humanitas can perform even the most complex operations:
- minimally invasive surgery;
- spinal cord transplant;
- complex chemotherapy, etc.
- EDGE,
- gamma knife,
- trueBEAM.
Unique offer only for AMS patients
Special prices. Individual approach. Urgent treatment plan.
Advantages
Personalized Oncology Care
Personalized and comprehensive care to thousands of patients with complex oncological conditions annually. Integrated care across emergency, outpatient, inpatient, and rehabilitative services. Pioneers in liver surgery, introducing innovative techniques like parenchymal-sparing surgery in cases of vascular contact and infiltration. These advanced procedures prioritize healthy liver tissue preservation, enhancing patient outcomes.
Innovative Lung Metastases Treatment
Specializing in the treatment of lung metastases, center employs cutting-edge salvage surgery techniques, including sublobar and laser resections. Perform aggressive surgeries for advanced lung cancers following chemotherapy, tackling complex thoracic and vertebral challenges with expertise.
Advanced Liver Surgery Techniques
Center offers advanced surgical procedures such as mini-mesohepatectomy, SERPS, and liver tunnel hepatectomy. Equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a custom-designed intraoperative ultrasound probe, ensure precision and efficiency in every surgical intervention.
Excellence in Oncological Surgery
With a commitment to safety, center maintains a mortality rate of less than 1%. Specialize in complex oncological surgeries, including the removal of multiple colorectal liver metastases in single sessions. Expertise extends to pancreatic resections, with over 800 performed, including more than 450 duodenocephalopancreasectomies, maintaining a mortality rate below 2% over the past five years.
Leading Radiation Therapy Innovations
Lead advancements in modern radiation therapy, with pioneering work in Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT), allowing high-dose radiation with exceptional precision. Our developments in Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT) and Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) ensure shorter, more effective treatments, enhancing patient comfort.
Pioneers in Adaptive Radiotherapy
Center is the first in Italy to introduce Adaptive Radiotherapy, a technique that accurately targets moving lesions. Also have implemented a new linear accelerator with high-dosage FFF beams, collaborating to develop innovative treatment protocols. Our advanced approach to lung cancer includes video-assisted surgical techniques, enhancing precision and reducing recovery times.
Unique offer only for AMS patients
Special prices. Individual approach. Urgent treatment plan.
Main methods of treating oncological diseases at the Humanitas Oncology Center.
The TrueBeam system is a revolutionary technology that combines the best of the latest radiation techniques used in the treatment of malignant tumors: IMRT, IGRT, Gated RT and others. Today, this is the most high-tech equipment, actively used in the Italian Humanitas network.
Gamma knife is a radiosurgical device that creates a high dose of radiation that acts strictly in the designated target volume of the brain. It is used to treat vascular malformations, malignant or benign neoplasms.
RapidArc is a high-precision radiation therapy technology used to treat malignant tumors with increased safety for the body. A linear accelerator with beams of "modular" radiation is used, which allows focusing on malignant tumor tissues with millimeter accuracy.
Edge is one of the most advanced systems for the prompt implementation of high-precision non-invasive surgical manipulations in the treatment of tumors. Today, it is used in the Humanitas network of private clinics for the treatment of oncology of the lungs, brain, spine, and other parts of the body that are difficult to treat surgically.
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The most common treatments
Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is cancer that begins in the large bowel (colon). Depending on where the cancer starts, colon cancer is sometimes called colon (lower part of the digestive system) or rectal (last several centimeters of the colon) cancer. Therefore, it is usually referred to as colorectal cancer.
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Leukemia
Leukemia is a blood cancer that starts in the tissue that forms blood. It affects the white blood cells, important part of the immune system that fight off infections. In leukemia, abnormal white blood cells are produced. These abnormal white blood cells accumulate in the bone marrow and prevent the production of other important blood cells. Most of the problems associated with leukemia are caused by the lack of normal cells in the blood, rather than the leukemia cells themselves.
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Breast Cancer
Breast cancer develops in the breast cells. It can develop both in men and women, although it is more often in women. The breasts are made up of fatty connective tissue and thousands of tiny glands called lobules, which produce milk. The milk, in breastfeeding mothers, is delivered to the nipple through tiny tubes called ducts.
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Melanoma
Melanoma is cancer that attacks skin cells that produce the pigment melanin and spreads quite fast to other parts of the body. Melanoma may develop from an existing or a new mole. Unless treated, it may be fatal. Melanoma incidence has become higher; it is more frequent in women, although fatal outcome is prevalent in men.
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Doctors
- Professor Armando SantoroDirector of Cancer CenterProfessor Santoro is heavily involved in research, with interest in many topics, such as the development of new cancer drugs and new biological therapies, interests for solid and haematological tumours, and not only he treats cancer survivors but also patients with comorbidities.He has worked in Humanitas Research Hospital for 22 years.
In addition, Professor Santoro’s unique expertise was recognized through numerous awards, such as the Managing Doctor of the Year award (2013), the City of Siena S. Caterina d’Oro Award (2013, Serra Association Award for scientific research) and social and healthcare commitment (Salerno, 2009). - Professor Guido TorzilliLeader of the team of Hepatobiliary SurgeryProfessor Guido Torzilli is the leader of the team of Hepatobiliary Surgery. He introduced into practice new concepts such as the parenchymal-sparing liver surgery in the presence of vascular contact (R1vascular) and parenchymal-sparing liver surgery in the presence of vascular infiltration (adjoining veins).
Furthermore, he established new surgical interventions: mini-mesohepatectomy, SERPS (Systematic Extended Right Posterior Sectionectomy), liver tunnel and upper transversal hepatectomy. He designed a new probe for intraoperative ultrasound. He has worked in Humanitas Research Hospital for 15 years. - Professor Alessandro ZerbiUnit Director of the Pancreatic Surgery UnitProfessor Alessandro Zerbi is the Unit Director of the Pancreatic Surgery Unit. His main areas of expertise are the hepato-pancreato-biliary pathologies, with a focus on pancreatic surgery in its multiple aspects: endocrine tumours, cystic tumours, pancreatic carcinoma, integrated multidisciplinary approaches to pancreatic neoplasms, acute and chronic pancreatitis and pseudocysts.
Professor Zerbi was the first surgeon to perform islet cells autotransplantation combined to completion pancreatectomy in case of severe complications of pancreatoduodenectomy, and he is currently able to offer this outstanding procedure. Finally, he has competence in both respective and derivative surgery for chronic pancreatitis, and in the treatment of acute pancreatitis.
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Other treatments
Lymphoma is a cancerous neoplasm that affects lymphatic tissue, damaging internal organs and causing enlargement of lymph nodes. Timely examination and professional treatment significantly increase the chances of recovery. And the Humanitas clinic provides patients with a full range of services.
Modern practice proves that the formation of metastases in the liver structure is fixable. With a timely and correct approach, it is possible to completely eliminate metastases, if possible, preserving normal liver function, and return a person to a normal lifestyle.
Pleural mesothelioma is a malignant cancerous neoplasm. It is extremely rare - 1 case per 100,000. The success of treatment largely depends on the promptness of detection and the accuracy of diagnosis.
Lung cancer is a common oncological disease that arises from the cells lining the lungs and bronchi. The disease can gradually develop over many years and is not always limited to the lungs. Metastases are common. Treatment must be immediate and comprehensive.
Thyroid cancer occurs when cells grow unusually fast. The disease is quite rare, and doctors' prognosis when it is detected is generally positive. This cancer is usually detected at an early stage and is easily treated.
Stomach cancer is the most common oncological disease of the digestive system. The tumor develops from the mucosal epithelium and can be located in various parts of the stomach. Timely detection and proper treatment provide high chances of recovery and no relapses in the future.
Prostate cancer is a malignant neoplasm that most often occurs in men over 55 years of age. In the CIS countries, the disease is in 4th place in terms of frequency in oncology. In Western European countries and the United States, it is even more common. Prostate cancer develops slowly and does not manifest symptoms for a long time. And it is very important to detect the disease in time to begin treatment.
Liver cancer develops directly from liver cells or can be a metastasis of another cancer. The second option is observed much more often, which is why treatment includes removal of the primary tumor. Details about the symptoms of the disease, risk factors and treatment methods are further in the article.
Pancreatic cancer is a malignant neoplasm that develops from exocrine cells. Men are more susceptible to this disease and it is less common than cancer of other digestive organs. However, due to its aggressiveness, it requires immediate and comprehensive treatment.
Bile duct cancer is an oncological lesion of the bile ducts, which often manifests itself with abdominal pain, high temperature and jaundice. The disease is quite common and requires immediate professional treatment according to an individual program for each patient.
Ovarian cancer is a tumor lesion of the hormone-producing sex glands in women. The survival threshold is high - up to 90% with early detection of the disease and proper treatment. Today, the Humanitas network of private clinics provides clients with comprehensive diagnostics and professional treatment of ovarian cancer using the latest technologies and involving specialists from various medical fields.
In the 21st century, carcinoma is the second most common cause of death after heart disease. The Humanitas private clinic network provides carcinoma diagnostics and treatment services using the latest techniques and involving leading oncologists and specialists in other fields.