DIAGNOSE EARLIER
It is possible to diagnose more cancers at early stages, when they are asymptomatic and can be cured with less aggressive treatments
AT PRESENT
We have new methods for detecting cancer. In our Early Diagnosis Unit, we want to bring these new technologies and knowledge to people.
WHY?
Detect earlier
There is a clear need to diagnose cancer earlier in order to achieve more cures and use less aggressive treatments.
Pending advances
Current population screening methods are necessary and recommendations should be followed, but they are far from solving the problem.
Early diagnosis
The survival rate of cancer diagnosed at early stages is very high.
Current challenges
Currently, tumours that do not have screening methods account for 71% of cancer deaths.
Technology
For some years now, we have had the tools and technology needed to make significant progress in that direction.
WHY?
Detect earlier
There is a clear need to diagnose cancer earlier in order to achieve more cures and use less aggressive treatments.
Pending advances
Current population screening methods are necessary and recommendations should be followed, but they are far from solving the problem.
Early diagnosis
Survival rates for cancer diagnosed at an early stage are very high.
Current challenges
Currently, tumours that do not have screening methods account for 71% of cancer deaths.
Technology
For some years now, we have had the tools and technology needed to make significant progress in that direction.
¿COMO?
In our Early Diagnosis Unit, we carry out a comprehensive assessment of the individual and propose strategies based on scientific evidence.
It is important
It is important to know that these strategies do not calculate the risk of developing cancer in the future, but rather aim to detect cancer when it is already present but still curable.
However, in cases of significant family history, and when criteria are met, we can also offer genetic testing to rule out a genetic mutation present in the family, allowing us to further tailor follow-up and implement strategies to prevent the development of cancer.
HOW?
In our Early Diagnosis Unit, we carry out a comprehensive assessment of the individual and propose strategies based on scientific evidence.
Chest CT scan
Imaging examination that allows detection of lung abnormalities at very early stages.MRCP (magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography) / endoscopic ultrasound.
Advanced techniques for studying the pancreas, liver and biliary tract.Blood liquid biopsy
Search for tumour cells or altered DNA to detect asymptomatic tumours.Urine genetic analysis
Non-invasive test to detect urological tumours earlier, through analysis of DNA methylation patterns in urine.Artificial intelligence
AI applied to genetic and protein analysis in blood.Optimisation
We optimise existing screening programmes for breast, colon, prostate and lung cancer based on each individual’s characteristics.WHO ARE WE?
Lucia Carril Ajuria
Medical doctor specialised in Medical Oncology at Hospital 12 de Octubre in Madrid, with a focus on genitourinary tumours. Responsible for clinical and translational research projects at Gustave Roussy Hospital in Paris.
PhD from the Complutense University of Madrid with Cum Laude distinction. She holds a University Diploma in Clinical Oncology and a European Diploma in clinical and translational cancer research from the University of Paris-Saclay.
She has numerous scientific publications and presentations at conferences as first author, and has received Merit Awards from the American Society of Clinical Oncology. She is a reviewer for international journals and a recipient of various research grants from Spanish and international societies.
She currently works as a medical oncologist at Saint-Pierre University Hospital in Brussels and at the Early Diagnosis Unit.
Member of SEOM, BSMO and ESMO.
Languages: Spanish, English and French.
Jesús Poveda Ferriols
Medical doctor specialised in Medical Oncology at the Hospital Clínico Universitario de Valencia, with a focus on breast cancer and gynaecological tumours. He holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Medicine from the Camilo José Cela University in Madrid.
He has stood out as principal investigator in multiple phase III clinical trials and is the first author of several scientific publications and presentations at international congresses.
He currently works as a medical oncologist at Saint-Pierre University Hospital in Brussels and at the Early Diagnosis Unit.
Member of SEOM, BSMO and ESMO.
Languages: Spanish, English, French and Valencian.
WHERE DO WE CONSULT?
Saint-Pierre University Hospital, Brussels
Urosalud Clinic, Valencia
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WHERE DO WE CONSULT?
H.U. Saint Pierre Bruselas
Urosalud Clinic, Valencia
Online
