Quirónsalud joins the Movember initiative to raise awareness about prostate cancer, testicular cancer and mental health in men November is Men’s Health Month. This initiative, promoted by Movember, aims to address men’s health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. The movement began in Australia in 2003, when a group of friends decided to grow …
You can check ou the Torrevieja events calendar for things to do in Torrevieja, but for this week, Science Week starts in Torrevieja, with a series of talks in the Vigen del Carmen Centre from Wednesday. On Thursday, there is a concert by La Almundena in the Palacio de la Musica, and a flamenco event on Friday in the Municipal …
On Sunday 19 November, bikers from around the area are invited to a free event in Torrevieja, which will be held to support the Afecancer group at the Antonio Soria park. The doors to the event will open at 9:30 in the morning, after which the day will start with a freestyle motocross show, a ride through the streets of …
On the occasion of International Breast Cancer Day, Dr. Joseba Rebollo, oncologist at the Quirónsalud Torrevieja Oncology Platform, recommends that women usually perform a breast self-examination and go to the specialist doctor when they notice any abnormality, hardening, visible change, nipple-areola alterations, or axillary thickening. As detailed by Dr. Joseba Rebollo, “the breast does not have a uniform consistency and …
One of the biggest attractions this week could be in Torrevieja, where a Mariner’s Market is being held this weekend. In case you don’t know, a Mariner’s Market is similar to the popular Medieval Markets, but with a nautical theme, where artisan gifts and sea-based food items can be purchased, from stalls with an historic themed feel. The market opens …
Prostate cancer is a disease that affects millions of men worldwide, hence the importance of prevention and early diagnosis to preserve their health and well-being. For this reason, the specialists in Urology of Quirónsalud Torrevieja explain what prostate cancer is, what are the frequent symptoms and how to detect it in time. Symptoms “In most cases prostate cancer is asymptomatic, …
Torrevieja town hall has published the first information about events in Torrevieja during the autumn and winter of 2023. The latest quarterly cultural program runs from September to December 2023, and will include discounts for pensioners, children and young people. There will be discounts again for retirees, and Youth Day for those under 35 years of age with a special …
The Dermatology specialists at Quirónsalud Torrevieja Hospital warn of the increase in this type of tumour among the population, the incidence of which has tripled since the nineties. There are more than 100 types of skin cancer. “Of these,” explains Dr José Carlos Pascual, dermatologist at Quirónsalud Torrevieja, “we could say that basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma and melanoma …
The Valencian Community has registered a total of 574 new cases of melanoma in the region in one year, according to the latest figures from the Cancer Information System (SIC-CV), which is in charge of the cancer surveillance system in the Community, Of the 574 new cases of melanoma that correspond to the year 2021, 297 cases have been diagnosed …
The specialists of the General Surgery and Digestive System service of Quirónsalud Torrevieja answer the most frequently asked questions about Barrett’s oesophagus (BE). What is Barrett’s oesophagus? Barrett’s oesophagus is a condition in which the lining of the distal oesophagus, next to the entrance to the stomach, is damaged by acid reflux, causing this lining to be replaced by a …
