Progress in visceral oncology: Congress in Linz raises awareness about cancer!

Progress in visceral oncology: Congress in Linz raises awareness about cancer!

An important congress of the Vinzenz Group will start in Linz on March 14, 2025, which will deal with the latest trends and findings in visceral oncology. Experts from oncology and gastroenterology will present their developments, from the prevention of visceral oncological diseases to the role of nutrition and the future of immunotherapy. Prim. Priv.-Doz. Dr. Holger Rumpold and Prim. Dr. Alexander Ziachehabi, both senior doctors at the Ordensklinikum Linz, emphasize the urgency of individual treatment approaches and the need for interdisciplinary exchange in order to be able to help patients effectively, as also stated in a report by ots.at is presented.

Nutrition and modern treatment methods

A key focus of the congress will be the importance of nutrition during and after the treatment of visceral oncological diseases. Inadequate nutrition can severely limit the quality of life and survival of patients, which is why close observation and individual advice from specialists are necessary. Prim. Dr. said: Ziachehabi shows that the microbiome, the totality of all microbes in the human body, can also influence the development of tumors. The congress will also present current research results that illustrate developments in these areas.

The Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutritional Medicine at the Ordensklinikum Linz is known for its extensive diagnostic and interventional procedures. Under the direction of Prim. Dr. Alexander Ziachehabi, over 10,000 endoscopies are performed annually, including special procedures to treat early cancer. This expertise is also reflected in the interdisciplinary approach of the department, which not only specializes in gastroenterological care, but also offers innovative therapies such as peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for functional diseases of the esophagus ordensklinikum.at.