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Cancer numbers in Austria are exploding: treatment in focus!
Cancer rates are increasing in St. Pölten. Advances in treatment, such as CAR-T-cell therapy, offer new hope.
Cancer numbers in Austria are exploding: treatment in focus!
In Lower Austria there are increasing reports of the dramatic increase in cancer cases. Around 45,000 people are currently struggling with this disease and, according to forecasts, around 460,000 people will be affected in five years. Primary Martin Wiesholzer from St. Pölten University Hospital emphasizes that this increase is not only due to longer life expectancy, but also to significant advances in treatment, which increase the need for specialized medical centers. Special attention is given to the treatment of blood cancer, where acute leukemias are considered particularly aggressive and can quickly lead to death without treatment. In 2024, 53 cases have already been treated at the clinic, making the center one of the leading in Austria noen.at reported.
In addition, the St. Pölten University Hospital has been the only transplant center in Lower Austria for autologous stem cell transplants since 2019. This demanding therapy is particularly used for certain types of cancer. A standout feature of the facility is the recent introduction of CAR T-Cell therapy, implemented in 2023. This innovative immunotherapy uses genetically modified cells from the patient to specifically eliminate cancer cells. So far, 35 patients have already benefited from this method.
Psychiatric treatment in focus
At the same time, the Markus Hospital in Germany is causing a stir with its comprehensive approach to mental health. Patients with severe emotional crises, such as acute suicidal thoughts or psychotic episodes, are treated in specialized ward areas. These include, among others, wards 30A and 31A, which specialize in acute and crisis intervention in order to provide the best possible care to people at risk in a protected environment. The team uses effective methods, including de-escalation training and motivational interviewing, to provide patients with a more solid foundation for their recovery, such as markus-hospital.de determines.