by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 05/06/2026 | Cancers and Tumors
What this post covers What multiple myeloma is How myeloma affects the bone marrow and bones Main symptoms and warning signs What M protein is and what a “monoclonal spike” means Causes and risk factors Can multiple myeloma be cured? Diagnosis and most common tests...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 03/16/2026 | Cancers and Tumors
Topics covered in this post What breast cancer is Most common types of the disease Symptoms and warning signs Known risk factors Diagnosis and tests used Staging: what cancer stages mean Treatment: main therapeutic approaches Prognosis and the importance of early...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 01/29/2026 | Cancers and Tumors, Dermatological Disease
Topics covered in this post What basal cell carcinoma is and how it develops Signs, symptoms, and who is at higher risk Why it should not be ignored despite being common Diagnosis: when to suspect it and how it is confirmed Most common types of basal cell carcinoma...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 11/20/2025 | Cancers and Tumors, Dermatological Disease
Content discussed in this post What melanoma is Warning signs and skin self-exam Risk factors and when to suspect it Types of melanoma and special locations Diagnosis: from clinical exam to biopsy Staging: Breslow, sentinel lymph node, and imaging Treatment by stage...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/30/2025 | Cancers and Tumors, Health Fun Facts
Content discussed in this post What cancer is and key terms Benign vs malignant: what changes in practice Metastasis: how cancer spreads Staging: TNM and clinical stages How to read survival statistics with sensitivity Treatments: surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy,...
by Dr. Gabriel M. Freitas | 10/19/2025 | Cancers and Tumors, Special Date
Content discussed in this post Why October 19 matters What breast cancer is Signs and symptoms that require attention Risk and protective factors Screening and diagnosis Treatment at a glance Prevention and self-care Myths and facts Emotional support and quality of...