Institute Of Oncology Ljubljana

This study tested whether breathing pure oxygen in a special pressurized chamber could help heal severe, long-term tissue damage caused by radiation therapy for cancer. It involved 39 adults who had developed painful complications like non-healing wounds or internal damage after …

This study monitored side effects in breast cancer patients who received a precise, targeted radiation boost during their standard treatment after breast-conserving surgery. Researchers followed 93 patients to track both short-term and long-term side effects from this technique. …

This study tested whether custom 3D-printed devices could improve radiation treatment for gynecological cancers like cervical or uterine cancer. The goal was to see if these personalized devices could deliver radiation more precisely to the tumor while better protecting healthy o…

This small, early-stage study tested whether stem cells from donated umbilical cords could safely help people with severe, long-term dry mouth caused by radiation treatment for head and neck cancer. Ten participants received a single injection of these donor cells. Researchers pr…

This study followed 65 patients to see how safe and effective a precise form of radiation therapy (SBRT) was for treating tumors in the liver and pancreas. The main goal was to monitor and improve the treatment process to keep it safe. Researchers wanted to see if the treatment s…

This study tested whether analyzing specific genetic markers in breast tissue samples could help doctors more accurately diagnose lesions that are difficult to classify. Researchers examined tissue from 301 women with suspicious breast lesions to see if the molecular test results…

This study tested a set of new blood tests to see if they could detect serious Candida yeast infections faster and more accurately than the standard blood culture test. It involved adult hospital patients who were very sick and suspected of having a fungal infection. The goal was…

This study tested whether looking at specific gene patterns in breast tissue samples could help doctors more accurately tell if a suspicious lesion is benign or cancerous. It involved 401 women who had a needle biopsy for a lesion that was hard to classify. The goal was to see if…

This study tested whether using extra imaging methods could better detect if breast cancer had spread to the lymph nodes under the arm. It involved 180 women with breast cancer who received these additional scans alongside their standard tests. The goal was to improve the accurac…

This study tested a new, non-invasive device called an 'artificial nose' designed to detect head and neck cancer by analyzing a person's exhaled breath. Researchers enrolled 45 people, including both cancer patients and healthy volunteers, to see if the device's sensors could tel…

This study tested a new blood test method designed to detect genetic changes in advanced non-small cell lung cancer. Researchers analyzed blood samples from 22 patients to see if the test could reliably identify these changes compared to standard tissue-based tests. The goal was …

This study tested a small pump implanted near the spine to deliver pain medicine directly to the nerves for people with severe cancer pain. It compared this implant to a standard under-the-skin pain pump to see which worked better. The goal was to see if the spinal pump could pro…

This pilot study tested whether a coordinated, personalized rehabilitation program could improve life quality for colorectal cancer patients. 150 patients in Slovenia were assigned to either receive standard care or a new pathway connecting them to specialists like physiotherapis…

This study measured how much Slovenian teenagers aged 12-18 know about cancer risk factors like smoking, diet, and sun exposure. Nearly 800 students completed a questionnaire about preventable cancer causes. The results will help create better cancer prevention education programs…

This study aimed to understand how quality of life and cognitive functioning (thinking skills like memory and problem-solving) affect survival in people with brain tumors. Researchers followed 90 adult patients with confirmed brain tumors, measuring their quality of life and thin…

This study aimed to find a better way to predict which patients with advanced skin cancer (metastatic melanoma) would respond well to a common type of immunotherapy. Researchers measured levels of a protein called interferon-gamma in patients' tumors and blood, and also looked at…

This study aimed to find out if the types of bacteria in a person's gut are linked to how well radiation treatment works and the severity of its side effects for head and neck cancer. Researchers collected stool and blood samples from 58 patients during their standard radiation t…

This study followed men with BRCA gene mutations (which increase prostate cancer risk) and men without these mutations. Researchers called participants to ask if they had been diagnosed with prostate cancer and to update their family health history. The goal was to gather informa…

This study looked at the long-term health problems that can develop in people who were treated for brain tumors as children. Researchers in Slovenia checked 12 survivors for hormone imbalances, weight issues, and other metabolic conditions that can appear years after treatment en…

This study looked for early signs in blood and urine that could predict whether advanced kidney cancer treatments are working. Researchers followed 91 patients receiving immunotherapy or targeted drugs, collecting samples during the first 16 weeks of treatment. They compared tiny…

This study looked at how certain melanoma cancer drugs affect patients' eyes and vision. Researchers followed 30 adults taking BRAF/MEK inhibitor combinations to understand how often these drugs cause retinal changes called MEKAR. Participants received regular eye exams before, d…

This study aimed to see if using MRI scans helps doctors more consistently outline esophageal tumors for radiation therapy. Researchers compared how five different radiation oncologists drew tumor boundaries using standard CT/PET scans versus scans that included MRI. The goal was…

This study followed 40 women who had surgery for gynecologic cancers to understand their recovery experience. Researchers tracked their quality of life and whether they developed lymphedema (swelling) after treatment. The goal was to gather information about recovery patterns to …

This study looked at whether immune cells found inside breast tumors could help predict how well patients respond to chemotherapy before surgery. Researchers followed 171 women with early breast cancer, analyzing their tumor tissue and blood samples before and after treatment. Th…

This study looked at cancer cells that break away from ovarian tumors and travel in the bloodstream. Researchers collected blood samples from 30 women with advanced ovarian cancer to examine these cells in detail. The goal was to understand if these cells can help predict how the…

This study aimed to see if a simple blood test could help predict whether melanoma skin cancer might come back or get worse. Researchers followed 113 patients to check if tiny pieces of tumor DNA found in their blood were linked to their cancer's progression. The goal was to lear…

This study aimed to understand a specific eye side effect that can occur when people with melanoma take a common type of targeted drug therapy (BRAF/MEK inhibitors). Researchers closely monitored 14 patients' eyes during and after their cancer treatment to see how the retina chan…