This initiative includes scientists from Ipatimup and some of the best local specialists, who share their knowledge about lung, skin, prostate, breast, colon, endocrine system cancer, leukemia and lymphoma and pediatric tumors. They discuss scientific advances and therapies most recent, simplifying concepts, raising awareness about the importance of early diagnosis and prevention, and placing patients at the center of the discussion.

A total of 18 sessions has already taken place, with conferences in 10 cities (Aveiro, Braga, Coimbra, Covilhã, Évora, Faro, Funchal, Lisbon, Porto and Vila Real), which in 2025 they will be extended to 5 more cities (Bragança, Matosinhos, Ponta Delgada, Setúbal and Viseu).

In the 2025 edition the themes will be: The role of heredity: the importance of family history and genetic studiesLife after cancer: care, recovery and quality of lifeCancer and environmental risks: pollution, radiation, sun, secondhand smoke and professional contaminantsCancer, food and nutrition: myths and realitiesPrecision oncology medicine: innovative medicines and how to access these medicinesPrevention and early detection: which cancers can be prevented? What is the impact of screenings?

We thank all participants, partners and the public.

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SIC: Report about the book “Tratar o cancro por tu”

Full report from SIC about the book “Tratar o cancro por tu”, an Ipatimup/Antena 1 work, published by Idioteque.

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Expresso: Sobrinho Simões: “What I see more are cases where the doctor exaggerated. He said it was malignant, and it wasn’t.”

Winner of numerous praises and considered the “most influential pathologist in the world” by the British magazine The Pathologist, Manuel Sobrinho Simões continues to go to Hospital de São João every morning.

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Sic Notícias: “Tratar o Cancro por Tu”: initiative will pass through six cities

The conversation cycle “Tratar o Cancro por Tu” will once again lead science to respond to the great challenges posed by oncological disease.

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RTP: É ou não é? – The Big Debate

Every hour, three Portuguese die from cancer. Of three people born today, two are likely to develop cancer over their lifetime.

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CNN: “Tratar o cancro por tu” initiative starts this Thursday and will travel the country. “We want to use words that everyone can understand”

“Tratar o cancro por tu” is the name of an Ipatimup initiative now in its second edition.

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RTP: “Tratar o cancro por tu”

The initiative by the Institute of Molecular Pathology and Immunology at the University of Porto promotes open sessions to the public, answering questions about cancer.

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CNN: Sobrinho Simões Interview

Professor Manuel Sobrinho Simões gave an interview to CNN about the “Tratar o cancro por tu” initiative by Ipatimup.

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RTP: Interview with Professor Manuel Sobrinho Simões on “Page 2”

Interview with Professor Manuel Sobrinho Simões on “Page 2”, conducted as part of Ipatimup’s “Tratar o cancro por tu” initiative.

Rádio Soberania: Aveiro receives the cycle “Tratar o cancro por tu”

Ipatimup researchers are back on the road and Aveiro is on the “Tratar o cancro por tu” cycle route.

Antena 1 [Facebook]

This day aims to raise awareness of the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer, promoting information based on scientific facts and combating myths about the disease.

Antena 1 [Instagram]

This day aims to raise awareness of the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer, promoting information based on scientific facts and combating myths about the disease.

Expresso: “A significant part of cancers is not about luck and bad luck, it is about lifestyle”

What do we need to know about cancer? Is this new era of therapies, which treats each tumor as a unique being, changing the history of oncology?

Escola Superior de Saúde do Instituto Politécnico de Setúbal: Tratar o cancro por tu – “Cancer, food and nutrition: myths and realities”

On March 6th, the 4th Session “Tratar o cancro por tu”, promoted by Ipatimup.

Matosinhos City Council [Instagram]

Actress Rita Blanco brought humor and lightness to the stage at Teatro Municipal Constantino Nery, where renowned experts shared knowledge about the importance of family history.

RTP: “Tratar o cancro por tu”. The aim is to increase knowledge about the disease

These are public sessions to discuss cancer, sharing knowledge through simple language.

Matosinhos Municipal Chamber: Actress Rita Blanco was one of the guests of this initiative that took place at the Matosinhos Municipal Theater Constantino Nery

Matosinhos was the first city, in 2025, to host the event “Tratar o cancro por tu”, an initiative promoted by Ipatimup.

Matosinhos City Council [Instagram]

Actress Rita Blanco brought humor and lightness to the stage at Teatro Municipal Constantino Nery, where renowned experts shared knowledge about the importance of family history.

Antena 1 [Instagram]

The new series of “Tratar o cancro por tu” starts this Thursday in Matosinhos, at the Constantino Nery Theater.

Antena 1 [Facebook]

The new series of sessions of “Tratar o cancro por tu” starts this Thursday in Matosinhos, at the Constantino Nery Theater.

Escola Superior de Saúde – IPS [Instagram]

On March 6th, the 4th Session “Tratar o cancro por tu”, promoted by Ipatimup.

Jornal da Noite: Comment by Luis Marques Mendes

In the weekly commentary on Sunday’s Jornal da Noite, Luís Marques Mendes talks about the book and event “Tratar o cancro por tu”.

Matosinhos Municipal Theatre Constantino Nery [Facebook]

In its 4th edition, “Tratar o cancro por tu” travels to 5 new cities, this time to clarify some of the most poignant aspects of the disease.

Matosinhos Municipal Theatre Constantino Nery [Instagram]

In its 4th edition, “Tratar o cancro por tu”, a cycle organized by Ipatimup on cancer literacy, brings together, once again, some of the best national specialists.

Matosinhos City Council [Instagram]

Session theme: “The role of heredity: the importance of family history and genetic studies.”

Câmara Municipal de Matosinhos: Matosinhos hosts a series of sessions on cancer literacy with Rita Blanco and Manuel Sobrinho Simões

The Institute of Pathology and Molecular Immunology of the University of Porto (Ipatimup) is promoting a series of sessions on cancer literacy from January 23rd.

Matosinhos City Council [Facebook]

Session theme: “The role of heredity: the importance of family history and genetic studies.”

Roche [Facebook]

The “Tratar o cancro por tu” initiative is back!

Novum Canal: Ipatimup launches 4th edition of “Tratar o Cancro por tu”

Ipatimup will launch the 4th edition of the initiative “Tratar o Cancro por tu”, which this year will take place in Matosinhos, Aveiro, Bragança, Setúbal, Viseu and Ponta Delgada.

University of Aveiro: “Tratar o cancro por tu”: 4th edition takes place in Aveiro

n its 4th edition, “Tratar o cancro por tu” will shed light on some of the most poignant aspects of the disease, in several cities, including Aveiro.

Instituto Politécnico de Viseu: Tratar o cancro por tu – Ipatimup

The Polytechnic Institute of Viseu – Tratar o cancro por tu – Ipatimup will announce the session that will take place there on “Treating cancer by yourself” on March 20th, at 6:30 pm.

Roche: The “Tratar o cancro por tu” initiative is back for a fourth edition

The “Tratar o cancro por tu” initiative is back for a fourth edition, once again going beyond the walls of science and laboratories to travel around the country, reaching out to the population.