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Ampullary carcinoma is a rare malignant tumor in the area of the papilla Vateri (ampulla of Vater) - i.e. where the bile duct and pancreatic duct open into the duodenum. Due to this location, the tumor often leads to a blockage of bile flow at an early stage, which is why the disease is sometimes noticed earlier than pancreatic cancer.Continue reading

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1 What is adrenocortical carcinoma? Adrenocortical carcinoma (ACC) is a malignant tumor of the adrenal cortex. The adrenal glands sit like „caps“ on the kidneys and consist of cortex (cortisol, aldosterone, androgens) and medulla (adrenaline/noradrenaline). ACC develops in the cortex - and is therefore often associated with hormone overproduction. ACC is rare:Continue reading

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When cancer in the peritoneum becomes a burden Peritoneal carcinomatosis (peritoneal metastases) is often less „just a finding“ for those affected - but a daily routine full of complaints: Abdominal girth, pressure, pain, nausea, loss of appetite, shortness of breath due to ascites, exhaustion, sometimes bowel obstruction. This is exactly where palliative medicine comes in: Alleviating suffering, stabilizing quality of life, making time as „good“ as possible. InContinue reading

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Peritoneal carcinomatosis (PC) - i.e. tumor metastases in the peritoneum - is one of the situations in oncology that is often particularly stressful for those affected: Abdominal fluid (malignant ascites), pain, an early feeling of fullness, shortness of breath due to pressure in the abdomen, loss of appetite, nausea, weight loss and often (partial) bowel obstruction can severely restrict quality of life. This is exactly whereContinue reading

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Introduction: Why the topic of EMF is so emotional Electric and magnetic fields (EMF) occur wherever electricity is generated, transported or used - in other words, practically everywhere in everyday life. This omnipresence is precisely one of the reasons why the topic has been the subject of controversial debate for decades. As early as the late 1970sContinue reading