Inicio Haematopoietic progenitor-cell transplantation Haematopoietic progenitor-cell transplantation, traditionally known as bone marrow transplantation, is a therapy that is mainly used for treating blood cancers such as leukaemias or lymphomas. The information provided on www.fcarreras.org is intended to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between patients/visitors to this website and their physician. Adrián Acute lymphoblastic […]

Inicio Biological therapies (immunotherapies) Biological therapy is a cancer treatment that uses the body’s immune system to destroy cancer cells. The information provided on www.fcarreras.org is intended to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between patients/visitors to this website and their physician. What is a biological therapy or immunotherapy and what is its purpose? […]

Inicio Radiotherapy Radiotherapy is a treatment regimen that uses different types and sources of ionising radiation to control or cure some tumours, as well as other diseases, by damaging cellular DNA so that cells lose their ability to divide or regenerate. The information provided on www.fcarreras.org is intended to support, not replace, the relationship that […]

Inicio Chemotherapy Chemotherapy is one of the treatment regimens used for malignant diseases. It is based on the use of combinations of drugs that target rapidly growing and dividing cells such as cancer cells. It is a broad class of cancer treatments that works by preventing cancer cells from growing, dividing and forming more cells. […]

Inicio Primary amyloidosis The information provided on www.fcarreras.org is intended to support, not replace, the relationship that exists between patients/visitors to this website and their physician. Information reviewed by Dr. Rocío Parody Porras, Doctor specialising in Haematology. Member of the Management of REDMO (Bone Marrow Donor Registry) and of the Foundation’s medical team. Barcelona Medical Association […]