{"id":5257,"date":"2024-12-11T17:24:43","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T16:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irccs.com\/patologie\/uterine-fibroids\/"},"modified":"2026-06-10T15:27:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:27:27","slug":"uterine-fibroids","status":"publish","type":"pathology","link":"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/pathology\/uterine-fibroids\/","title":{"rendered":"Uterine Fibroids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"pathology\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Pathology<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uterine <strong>myomas<\/strong>, also known as <strong>leiomyomas or fibroids<\/strong>, are <strong>benign tumors<\/strong> that arise from the smooth muscle tissue of the uterus. They are characterized by the proliferation of smooth muscle cells and associated connective tissue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Their prevalence ranges from approximately <strong>20 to 25 percent up to 40 percent of women of reproductive age<\/strong>, with variation related to factors such as ethnicity and family history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The possibility of a benign uterine myoma mimicking a uterine sarcoma is extremely rare, estimated at around 0.03 percent. <strong>Uterine sarcomas are uncommon malignant tumors<\/strong>, accounting for approximately 7 percent of all uterine malignancies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In most cases, <strong>fibroids tend to decrease in size after menopause due to the reduction in hormonal stimulation<\/strong>, often leading to an improvement or resolution of symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Candiolo Cancer Institute is involved in the diagnosis and treatment of uterine fibroids, with a particular focus on identifying potential atypical forms and excluding malignant transformation, <strong>ensuring early and appropriate interventi<\/strong>on when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Types<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fibroids can be classified according to their location within the uterus:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Subserosal fibroids: <\/strong>develop on the outer surface of the uterus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submucosal fibroids: <\/strong>develop within the uterine cavity<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intramural fibroids: <\/strong>develop within the uterine wall (myometrium)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"symptoms\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Symptoms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In some cases, uterine fibroids are <strong>asymptomatic<\/strong>. When present, symptoms vary depending on size, number, and location, and may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Abdominal, sacral, or lumbar pain<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Abdominal bloating<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pelvic heaviness or pressure<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Constipation<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Urinary symptoms<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some fibroids, particularly submucosal types, may also cause <strong>abnormal uterine bleeding<\/strong> and, in certain cases, <strong>infertility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"risk-factors\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Risk Factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Risk factors associated with uterine fibroids include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Age<\/strong>, most commonly between 40 and 50 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Family history<\/strong>, particularly maternal history of fibroids<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ethnicity<\/strong>, with higher prevalence in African American women<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Obesity<\/strong>, with increased risk associated with higher body mass index<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Early menarche<\/strong>, defined as onset of menstruation before age 10<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nulliparity<\/strong>, meaning no prior pregnancies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Alcohol consumption<\/strong>, particularly in excessive amounts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Diet<\/strong>, with high intake of red meat and high-fat dairy products<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chronic stress<\/strong>, which may contribute as a modifying factor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"diagnosis-and-examination\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Diagnosis and Examination<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Uterine fibroids<\/strong> are often incidentally detected during routine <a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/gynecologic-oncology-and-hereditary-tumors\/\" type=\"medical-area\" id=\"5119\">gynecologic examination<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/aree-mediche\/ginecologia-oncologica\/\"> <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accurate diagnosis relies on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Detailed medical history<\/strong>, including symptom assessment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Gynecological examination<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pelvic ultrasound<\/strong>, both transvaginal and transabdominal, to localize fibroids and assess their characteristics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In selected cases, <strong>diagnostic hysteroscopy <\/strong>may be useful. This is a minimally invasive procedure that can be performed without anesthesia and allows direct visualization of the uterine cavity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When imaging or clinical features are atypical and malignancy is suspected, <strong>further evaluation<\/strong> with magnetic resonance imaging (<strong>MRI<\/strong>) may be indicated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fibroids must be differentiated from other conditions such as adenomyosis (<a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/pathology\/endometriosis\/\" type=\"pathology\" id=\"5248\">endometriosis of the uterus<\/a>) or other uterine masses, including sarcomas, which are rare. <strong>Definitive diagnosis of sarcomas<\/strong> is usually established through <strong>histological examination<\/strong> after surgical removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"therapies\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Therapies<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In cases of<strong> small, asymptomatic fibroids<\/strong>, <strong>regular clinical and imaging follow-up<\/strong> is sufficient to monitor size and characteristics over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When fibroids become symptomatic or reach significant size, treatment options include:<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"block_6a29663ec3871\" class=\"accordion-block acf-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"my-4 lg:my-6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion group border-b border-white\/5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center cursor-pointer group-hover:text-blue-light group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-colors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rotate-90 text-blue-lighter group-[.accordion--open]:rotate-180 group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 500 500\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<polygon points=\"250,60 100,400 400,400\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-bold ml-5\">Surgical Therapy<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pb-5 pl-[38px] pt-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Surgical treatment is indicated in <strong>more complex cases<\/strong> or when medical therapy is insufficient.<\/p>\n<p>It consists of <strong>removal of the fibroid<\/strong> (myomectomy) and can be performed hysteroscopically, laparoscopically, or, more rarely, via laparotomy, depending on the location, size, and number of fibroids, as well as the patient\u2019s age and reproductive plans.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In patients who have completed childbearing<\/strong>, prophylactic uterine and adnexal <strong>removal<\/strong> <strong>may be considered<\/strong> (hysterectomy with salpingectomy or adnexectomy). This procedure can be performed either laparoscopically or via laparotomy, depending on the patient\u2019s clinical history and uterine size.<\/p>\n<p>In selected cases, <strong>uterine artery embolization may be performed<\/strong>. This is a minimally invasive radiological procedure in which the uterine arteries are selectively occluded using embolic agents under radiological guidance, leading to ischemia and subsequent shrinkage of fibroids.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion group border-b border-white\/5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center cursor-pointer group-hover:text-blue-light group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-colors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rotate-90 text-blue-lighter group-[.accordion--open]:rotate-180 group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 500 500\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<polygon points=\"250,60 100,400 400,400\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-bold ml-5\">Drug Therapy<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pb-5 pl-[38px] pt-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p data-start=\"18\" data-end=\"161\">Medical therapy is mainly used to correct anemia caused by heavy menstrual bleeding and to prepare the patient for possible surgical treatment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"163\" data-end=\"216\">Pharmacological options for uterine fibroids include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"384\"><strong data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"262\">Combined hormonal contraceptives (COCs):<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"384\">Available as oral, vaginal, or transdermal formulations;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"384\">Help regulate the menstrual cycle and reduce heavy bleeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"562\"><strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"407\">Estro-progestins:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"562\">Combinations of estrogen and progestin;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"562\">Administered orally, vaginally, or transdermally;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"562\">Used to control menstrual symptoms and excessive bleeding.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"715\"><strong data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"579\">Progestins:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"715\">Available in oral, intrauterine (slow-release device), or subcutaneous formulations;<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"715\">Can reduce menstrual bleeding and pelvic pain.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"736\">GnRH analogues:<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>Inhibit pituitary gonadotropic activity;<\/li>\n<li>Temporarily suppress ovarian hormone production, inducing a reversible hypoestrogenic state similar to menopause;<\/li>\n<li>Primarily used to reduce fibroid size before surgery or to control severe symptoms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><!-- \/wp:list-item --><\/ul>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"multi-disciplinary-team\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Multi Disciplinary Team<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every cancer requires a&nbsp;<strong>multidisciplinary approach<\/strong>&nbsp;at all stages of disease management. At the Candiolo Cancer Institute, this is provided by a team of specialists from various clinical and surgical departments, known as the&nbsp;<strong>GIC<\/strong>, Interdisciplinary Care Group (or MDT). The GIC ensures that each patient is supported throughout the diagnostic and therapeutic process, including arranging and coordinating examinations and maintaining communication with the patient and their family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For each patient, the GIC (MDT) defines and shares a personalized care pathway based not only on the type and stage of the tumor but also on the patient\u2019s individual characteristics. The goal is to achieve the best possible outcomes both oncologically and functionally, while maintaining a high quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Group<strong>&nbsp;also collaborates closely with the Institute\u2019s researchers<\/strong>&nbsp;to provide patients with rapid access to the latest innovations in screening, diagnosis, and treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Regarding uterine myomas, the relevant referral GIC is the <strong>Gynecological Tumors GIC<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"clinical-divisions\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Clinical Divisions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The diagnostic and therapeutic pathway for uterine fibroids at the Candiolo Cancer Institute involves several clinical divisions, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/ovarian-cancer-center\/\" type=\"medical-area\" id=\"5148\">Ovarian Cancer Center<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/gynecologic-oncology-and-hereditary-tumors\/\" type=\"medical-area\" id=\"5119\">Gynecologic Oncology<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/anesthesia-and-resuscitation\/\" type=\"medical-area\" id=\"5185\">Anesthesia and Resuscitation<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/nuclear-medicine\/\" type=\"medical-area\" id=\"5106\">Nuclear Medicine<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/radiotherapy\/\" type=\"medical-area\" id=\"5104\">Radiotherapy<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/radiodiagnostics\/\" type=\"medical-area\" id=\"5101\">Radiodiagnostics<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/pathologic-anatomy\/\" type=\"medical-area\" id=\"5118\">Anatomical Pathology<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"research-and-innovation\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Research and Innovation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Researchers at the Candiolo Cancer Institute are actively involved in several <strong>national and international projects <\/strong>focused on gynecological diseases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Current research activities primarily include<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/clinical-research-unit-cru\/\">clinical studies<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>advances in ultrasound diagnostics<\/strong>, with particular emphasis on the <strong>early detection <\/strong>of uterine sarcomas and their differentiation from uterine myomas. Additional ongoing studies focus on <strong>pharmacological and hormonal therapies<\/strong> aimed at improving disease management and patient outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span  id=\"why-choose-us\" class=\"h2_anchor\"><\/span>Why Choose Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Candiolo Cancer Institute, every patient with esophageal cancer is treated in a highly specialized manner, thanks to the synergistic work of the dedicated <a href=\"#gruppo-interdisciplinare\">Interdisciplinary Care Group (GIC) <\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"block_6a29663ec42f8\" class=\"accordion-block acf-block\">\n\t\t<div class=\"my-4 lg:my-6\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion group border-b border-white\/5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center cursor-pointer group-hover:text-blue-light group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-colors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rotate-90 text-blue-lighter group-[.accordion--open]:rotate-180 group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 500 500\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<polygon points=\"250,60 100,400 400,400\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-bold ml-5\">Clinical Experience and Tailored Approach<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pb-5 pl-[38px] pt-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Due to the high number of cases treated each year, the Candiolo Cancer Institute is a\u00a0<strong>national reference center. <\/strong>This extensive experience allows us to manage even the most complex cases, always using a personalized approach, tailored to the clinical and individual profile of each patient.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion group border-b border-white\/5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center cursor-pointer group-hover:text-blue-light group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-colors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rotate-90 text-blue-lighter group-[.accordion--open]:rotate-180 group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 500 500\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<polygon points=\"250,60 100,400 400,400\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-bold ml-5\">Imaging Technologies and Advanced Diagnostics<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pb-5 pl-[38px] pt-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>Establishing a treatment plan always begins with an accurate and timely diagnosis. Patients have access to state-of-the-art imaging technologies that enable precise assessment of disease extent.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Institute provides advanced<a href=\"https:\/\/irccs.com\/en\/medical-area\/laboratory-analysis\/\">\u00a0laboratory investigations<\/a>, including molecular and genomic analyses, which are essential for identifying the biological characteristics of the cancer and guiding therapeutic decisions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion group border-b border-white\/5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center cursor-pointer group-hover:text-blue-light group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-colors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rotate-90 text-blue-lighter group-[.accordion--open]:rotate-180 group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 500 500\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<polygon points=\"250,60 100,400 400,400\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-bold ml-5\">Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques and Multidisciplinarity<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pb-5 pl-[38px] pt-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>When appropriate, surgery is performed using <strong>minimally invasive techniques<\/strong> (laparoscopic or thoracoscopic), which minimize operative trauma, promote faster recovery, and enhance postoperative quality of life. All treatment decisions are made within the GIC (MDT), ensuring a coordinated and integrated approach.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion group border-b border-white\/5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center cursor-pointer group-hover:text-blue-light group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-colors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rotate-90 text-blue-lighter group-[.accordion--open]:rotate-180 group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 500 500\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<polygon points=\"250,60 100,400 400,400\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-bold ml-5\">Clinical Research and Access to Trials<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pb-5 pl-[38px] pt-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><\/p>\n<p>As an IRCCS (Scientific Institute for Research, Hospitalization, and Healthcare), the Candiolo Cancer Institute <strong>combines clinical care with a strong focus on scientific research.<\/strong> Patients can be considered for\u00a0<strong>participation in active clinical trials<\/strong>, offering access to innovative therapies not yet available in standard practice. This integration of care and research is a distinctive strength that translates into tangible benefits for patients.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion group border-b border-white\/5\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"flex items-center cursor-pointer group-hover:text-blue-light group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-colors\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"rotate-90 text-blue-lighter group-[.accordion--open]:rotate-180 group-[.accordion--open]:text-red transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"18\" viewbox=\"0 0 500 500\" fill=\"currentColor\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<polygon points=\"250,60 100,400 400,400\"\/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"font-bold ml-5\">Care and Support Every Step of the Way<\/h3>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"accordion-content max-h-0 overflow-hidden transition-all\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"pb-5 pl-[38px] pt-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p>The Multi Disciplinary Team (GIC or MDT) supports the patient at every stage, from diagnosis to treatment and follow-up, addressing <strong>nutritional needs<\/strong>,\u00a0<strong>psychological well-being<\/strong>, and\u00a0<strong>reintegration into daily life<\/strong>. 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