Publications by authors named "Alexandra Vesa"

Cervical cancer is the most important cancer type found in women throughout the world. Numerous research studies are being performed to investigate the effectiveness of different strategies for the imaging and treatment of locally advanced cervical cancer, which are showing favorable outcomes. Brachytherapy is characterized by the application of very high radiation doses to target tumor cells with the least exposure to normal tissues.

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  • * This case report discusses a 62-year-old male with brain metastases from colorectal cancer who exhibited both KRAS and BRAF mutations, which are important for tumor progression but rarely found together.
  • * The findings emphasize the need to recognize the potential for brain metastases in colorectal cancer patients, as these can worsen prognosis, and the simultaneous presence of both mutations complicates treatment approaches.
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Introduction: Cervical cancer is the fourth most dangerous malignancy worldwide in women and is diagnosed at the advanced stages in most cases. Oncological and surgical modalities when precisely employed together can prove to be helpful for determining the proper diagnosis and treatment strategies. Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) has been found to have a role in reducing tumor size and has evolved as a treatment regimen for locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC).

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Background: The increasing incidence of colorectal cancer is one of the most frequently addressed medical topics worldwide. It represents the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in both men and women globally, with significant implications for public health. Mortality for this type of malignancy remains high, second only to lung cancer.

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