{"id":10150,"date":"2022-01-25T15:25:51","date_gmt":"2022-01-25T14:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/?post_type=especialidades&#038;p=10150"},"modified":"2025-02-12T10:28:08","modified_gmt":"2025-02-12T09:28:08","slug":"medical-oncology","status":"publish","type":"especialidades","link":"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/en\/medical-specialities\/medical-oncology\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Oncology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Medical Oncology service at HCB Benidorm is designed to provide patients with comprehensive, innovative and high quality care. HCB Hospitals&#8217; commitment to oncological health has led us to develop a multidisciplinary approach, where specialists from different areas work in a coordinated manner to offer more accurate diagnoses, personalized treatments and comprehensive support throughout the disease process.<\/p>\n<p>At HCB we know that cancer is a complex disease that affects not only the patient, but also his or her family environment. For this reason, our service is based on the collaboration of a highly qualified team, which includes medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, specialized surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, oncology nurses, psychologists, physiotherapists and pain management experts. This synergy allows each case to be approached uniquely, ensuring that the patient receives the most appropriate treatment according to his or her individual diagnosis and needs.<\/p>\n<h5>Technology for cancer diagnosis and treatment<\/h5>\n<p>In addition, we have state-of-the-art technology for cancer diagnosis and treatment, including advanced imaging techniques, high-precision biopsies, sentinel lymph node, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, advanced surgical procedures and state-of-the-art radiotherapy, with a new state-of-the-art Linear Accelerator and Pet-Tac. All this is complemented by specialized units for different types of tumors, providing even more precise and effective care.<\/p>\n<h5>Complementary care<\/h5>\n<p>Beyond medical treatment, at our hospital we understand that the emotional and social well-being of the patient is fundamental to his or her recovery. For this reason, we offer psychological support programs, nutritional counseling, rehabilitation and palliative care, ensuring comprehensive care that prioritizes quality of life.<\/p>\n<p>This new service represents a major advance in oncology care at HCB Benidorm. The aim is for each patient to receive personalized, effective and humane treatment, always accompanied by a team of professionals committed to their well-being.<\/p>\n<h5>Support Services<\/h5>\n<p>General Oncological Surgery Service, Gynecological Oncological Surgery Service, Pathological Anatomy Service, Radiology Service, Pain Unit, Psychological Care Service for Oncological Patients.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27815 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/cirugia-1-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27770 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/psicologia-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27777 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/unidad-de-dolor-150x150.png\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/unidad-de-dolor-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/unidad-de-dolor.png 246w\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27784 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/radiologia-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27791 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/anatomia-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/>\u00a0<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-27798 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/ginecologia-150x150.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" \/><\/p>\n<h5>Tumor Committee<\/h5>\n<p>Organization of oncological care through participation in the Hospital&#8217;s Multidisciplinary Tumor Pathology Committee:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Case discussion and analysis<\/li>\n<li>Diagnostic and therapeutic guidance<\/li>\n<li>Follow-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>HCB Benidorm Day Hospital<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Visits for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of all types of cancer patients.<\/li>\n<li>Special study of tumors:\n<ul>\n<li>Head and neck cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Lung and mediastinal cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal cancer: esophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, biliary tract, small intestine and colorectal cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Genitourinary cancer: prostate, bladder, urinary tract, kidney, penis, urethra.<\/li>\n<li>Germ cell tumors.<\/li>\n<li>Gynecological cancer: vulva and vagina, cervix, endometrium, ovry and gestational trophoblastic disease.<\/li>\n<li>Breast cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Endocrine tumors: thyroid, adrenal glands, pituitary tumors, gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, pulmonary and intestinal carcinoid tumors and multiple endocrine neoplasia.<\/li>\n<li>Sarcoma of: soft parts, bone.<\/li>\n<li>Mesothelioma.<\/li>\n<li>Tumors of the central nervous system: cerebral and spinal.<\/li>\n<li>Tumors associated with AIDS.<\/li>\n<li>Lymphomas.<\/li>\n<li>Tumors of unknown origin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Support treatment:\n<ul>\n<li>Antiemetic treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Treatment with growth factors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Second validation opinions: diagnostic and therapeutic.<\/li>\n<li>Strategic design based on interdisciplinarity.<\/li>\n<li>Special attention to the management of long survivors cured of their cancer.<\/li>\n<li>Cancer risk assessment and genetic diagnosis of hereditary cancer syndromes in collaboration with the Genetic Counseling Unit of the<\/li>\n<li>Hospital General Universitario de Elche.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>HCB Benidorm Cancer Treatments<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li>Administration of all types of chemotherapy treatments.<\/li>\n<li>Administration of antibodies and immuno-modulators.<\/li>\n<li>Administration of drugs against specific targets.<\/li>\n<li>Performance of invasive support techniques:<\/li>\n<li>Paracentesis.<\/li>\n<li>Transfusions.<\/li>\n<li>Bone marrow biopsies.<\/li>\n<li>Care of catheters and indwelling endovenous devices (catheter holders).<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient management of severe toxicities associated with cancer treatments:<\/li>\n<li>Neutropenias.<\/li>\n<li>Thrombopenias.<\/li>\n<li>Treatment of complications associated with the natural history of cancer:<\/li>\n<li>Spinal cord compression.<\/li>\n<li>Superior cava syndrome.<\/li>\n<li>Specific treatment with chemotherapy associated or not with: high complexity radiotherapy.<\/li>\n<li>Supportive treatment of the advanced patient:<\/li>\n<li>Treatment of complex pain.<\/li>\n<li>Hypercalcemia.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h5>Oncology Hospitalization Service HCB Benidorm<\/h5>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Treatment of severe medical complications of therapy or oncological disease.<\/li>\n<li>Administration of treatments or performance of diagnostic procedures that due to: technical complexity, risk or need for close clinical monitoring; should not be performed in the day hospital.<\/li>\n<li>Care of terminally ill patients who cannot be monitored on an outpatient basis or who are admitted to a palliative care unit or chronic hospital.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Patients under active treatment with: chemotherapy, immunotherapy; and who present exacerbation and comorbidity.<br \/>\nTo meet the entire team and the functions and treatments of each area dedicated to cancer treatment at HCB Benidorm, visit its reference unit, ITIC <a href=\"https:\/\/hcbhospitales.com\/en\/reference-units\/comprehensive-cancer-treatment-institute-itic-hcb\/\">(Instituo para el Tratamiento Integral del C\u00e1ncer).<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM<br \/>\nMedical Oncology Service<br \/>\nDr. Fernando Del Moral Gonz\u00e1lez<\/h4>\n<p>Dr. Patricia Mart\u00edn Tercero<\/p>\n<p><strong>Radiation Oncology Service<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Manuel Santos Ortega<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Silvia Rodr\u00edguez Villalba<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Diana Lucia Guevara Barrera<\/p>\n<p><strong>Nuclear Medicine Service<\/strong><br \/>\nDr. Jaime Ort\u00edn P\u00e9rez<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Denisse Rocio C\u00e1ceres 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