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Articles | 28.04.2023
Colorectal cancer

Colorectal cancer is a common but rarely talked-about disease

Colorectal cancer is the second most common cancer in Finland, and its level of incidence is increasing. Lifestyles and the...

Articles | Press releases | 20.04.2023
Diagnostics

Breakthroughs in follow-up cancer diagnostics: Recurring cancer can be detected before it reaches full speed

April 20, 2023 | A liquid biopsy using markers released into the bloodstream by cancer cells can reveal the possible...

Press releases | 13.03.2023
Prostate cancer Treatments

Internal radiotherapy is an effective method of treatment for metastatic prostate cancer

Docrates Cancer Center studied the effectiveness of 177Lu-PSMA treatment with a 4-week treatment interval for patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate...

News | Press releases | 09.03.2023

The number of insured patients has more than tripled in five years

March 9, 2023 | In 2022, nearly 30% of revenue generated by Docrates Cancer Center’s Finnish patients came from insurance...

08.03.2023

Docrates joins EAU23 – Europe’s biggest urological event 10 – 13 March, 2023 in Milan

8.3.2023 | Docrates Cancer Center participates to EAU23 – the Europe’s biggest urological event, which will be held on 10-13...

Press releases | 03.02.2023
Treatments

More and more people are seeking cancer treatment in Finland

Feb 3, 2023 | World Cancer Day takes place on February 4. Docrates Cancer Center treated international patients from more...

News | 18.01.2023
Health and rehabilition

A new solution-focused well-being service for cancer patients

Jan 18, 2023 | The selection of health and well-being services provided by Docrates Cancer Center is expanding. The solution-focused...

News | 01.01.2023
Career story

40 years of treating cancers affecting women

Johanna Mäenpää, MD, PhD, specialist in gynaecological diseases, obstetrics and gynaecological oncology, Professor of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University...

News | 05.12.2022

We are renewing the pricing of our services starting

Nov 24, 2022 | We are renewing the pricing of our services starting from January 1st 2023, due to the...

Press releases | 24.11.2022

Docrates Cancer Center celebrates its 15th anniversary – one step ahead of cancer

Nov 24, 2022 | The private cancer hospital Docrates Cancer Center is celebrating its 15th anniversary this year. Docrates Cancer...

Articles | 19.10.2022
Prostate cancer

Study: How cancer affects your sex life – “It’s good to remember that sexuality is not the same as intercourse,” says Professor Timo Joensuu

Oct 19, 2022 | Cancer can be difficult both physically and mentally. It can have a major impact on your...

Articles | Press releases | 31.08.2022
Breast cancer Treatments

Breakthroughs in the treatment of metastatic breast cancer

Aug 31, 2022 | New forms of drug therapy can almost double the life expectancy of patients with advanced breast...

News | Press releases | 09.06.2022
Career story

Docrates Cancer Center has appointed Anna-Sofia Malmi as Marketing and Communications Director

Jun 9, 2022 | Anna-Sofia Malmi, M.Sc (Education), has been appointed as Marketing and Communications Director at Docrates Cancer Center...