Globally, prostate cancer can be said to be the most commonly diagnosed malignancy in men. According to the Bulgarian Oncological Scientific Society, it is the second most common, being found mainly in men over 50 years of age. 6 out of 10 cases are diagnosed in men over 65 years of age. This type of cancer affects the prostate gland of the male reproductive system and develops at a very slow rate in most men. Some men can live for years without...
Breast cancer continues to be one of the most prevalent and serious diseases among women worldwide. It develops in the cells of the mammary gland and can affect not only women but also men. Awareness of early symptoms and prevention options play a critical role in the fight against this disease. Early symptoms may include a change in the shape of the breast, the appearance of lumps or sores, discharge of fluid from the nipples, and pain or unwan...
Brain tumours are a serious health challenge that can affect anyone, regardless of age or lifestyle. They range from benign (non-cancerous) to malignant (cancerous) forms, with each type having a different impact on patients' health and quality of life. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to improve the prognosis and lives of people with a brain tumour. It is for this reason that knowledge about symptoms and treatment options is of utmost...
Bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Europe, affecting more than 200,000 people a year. Despite these alarming statistics, there has been significant progress in developing effective treatments for this cancer. Cancer treatments are associated with significant costs that are often prohibitive for patients and their families. Bladder cancer is no exception. Because of the high cost of medical procedures, concomitant therapies, hospit...
Liver cancer is a malignancy that arises in the tissues of the liver, one of the key organs in the human body responsible for carrying out vital functions. These include cleansing the blood of toxins, converting nutrients into energy and producing proteins. This type of cancer can be divided into two main categories: primary liver cancer, which begins directly in the cells of the liver, and secondary or metastatic liver cancer, which arises in ot...
Cancer is a serious disease that affects not only humans, but also our faithful four-legged friends - dogs. Unfortunately, cancer in dogs is becoming more and more common, and the diagnosis and treatment itself can be distressing for both the animal and the owners. Cancers are also a challenge for veterinarians due to the difficulty of establishing the exact condition and diagnosis. However, timely diagnosis and appropriate treatment play a key r...
In both humans and cats, cancer can affect a variety of organs and tissues, and each form of the disease requires a specific approach to treatment and care. When a pet becomes ill, we often experience the same anxiety and fear as when a family member becomes ill. Our commitment to providing the best possible care for them reflects our desire for them to be healthy and happy, just as they strive to make us happy every day. Early detection of sympt...
According to statistics, stomach cancer is the fourth most common cancer in men and the seventh in women. It occurs more often between the ages of 50 and 70, and in about 50% of cases in people over 75. Stomach cancer starts when something hurts the cells in the inner lining of the stomach. It causes the cells to develop changes in their DNA. The changes 'tell' the cells to multiply quickly and a mass called a tumour can end up forming. Cancer ce...
"When a man is poor, at least he thinks that mangoes can fix everything. But when you're rich, you can't tell yourself that another sports car and a pair of shoes for twelve bucks will fix everything. When you are rich, you have no excuse anymore. That's why all billionaires are on antidepressants: they are no longer able to make anyone dream, not even themselves."-Frederic Begbede Truth lies in the words of Frederic Begbede. If you ask a homele...
The needs of homeless people are multiple, complex and their voices are often not heard. They are invisible to society. These people suffer from multiple problems related to homelessness, physical insecurity, lack of identity documents, health problems, poor education, inaccessibility to the labour market. It is not known how many people are sleeping on the streets of every major city in the world, how many are elderly, how many are sick and suf...
Earthquakes happen more often than we think and feel. To the average person who is not interested in this topic, this may sound strange, but it is a fact. Almost every day, somewhere in the world, there are ones that are recorded by various professional institutes. Some we feel them, some we don't, but their registration proves that it is happening. When the earth's surface shakes, due to the displacement of part of the earth's crust and the sud...