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Articles | 07.01.2022
Treatments

One type of cancer is distinct from others due to its painfulness—these everyday methods can alleviate the pain, and sauna is not necessarily one of them

7.1.2022 | As cancer becomes metastasised, it typically causes more pain. Oncologist Olga Maslennikova from Docrates Cancer Center shares the...

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Articles | 16.12.2021
Health and rehabilition Treatments

Confusion and fear of death are present when a cancer diagnosis is made

Looking after the mental well-being of someone who has been diagnosed with cancer is an essential part of recovery from...

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Articles | 13.12.2021
Lifestyle and cancer

Physical activity can improve the quality of life of cancer patients and the effectiveness of cancer drugs

Physical activity can considerably improve cancer patients’ quality of life.

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Articles | 10.12.2021
Treatments

Learn more about our hospital’s staff: Chief Clinical Director Juha Kononen

The Chief Clinical Director of Docrates Cancer Center is Juha Kononen, who started in the position in January 2021. Kononen...

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Articles | 22.04.2021
Prostate cancer

PSA testing best method so far for early detection of prostate cancer – Pros and cons of PSA 

PSA testing has its pros and cons. Should you have a PSA test?

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Articles | 31.08.2020
Diagnostics Treatments

Genuinely personalised cancer treatment – What does it mean?

Genuinely personalised cancer treatment is based on genetics and individual needs. At Docrates Cancer Center, treatment is supervised by Chief...

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Articles | 07.06.2020
Career story

Many people want to go to work despite cancer, says Jorma Sormunen, new Oncologist at Docrates Cancer Center

In addition to oncology, Jorma Sormunen has years of experience in occupational healthcare. He has personally witnessed how important work...

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Articles | 07.06.2020
Treatments

Why have our patients chosen Docrates Cancer Center?

There are as many reasons to choose a private cancer hospital as there are people. We compiled the reasons most...

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Articles | 08.01.2020
Career story

35 years of treating cancers affecting women: Johanna Mäenpää has practice at Docrates Cancer Center

Joining the Docrates team, Johanna Mäenpää brings strong expertise in the treatment of gynaecological cancers. Appointments with Mäenpää are available...

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Articles | 03.01.2020
Colorectal cancer Prostate cancer

Does prostate cancer radiotherapy cause bladder or colorectal cancer?

It can occur that, when radiotherapy is administered to the prostate, a risk for secondary cancer emerges. The topic has...

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