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By Lotta Mitro
Founded in 2007, Docrates Cancer Center is renowned for its specialisation in diagnostics, treatment, and follow-up care of patients with cancer. It is the only private hospital of its sort in northern Europe. To date, over 2,000 Swedish patients have sought treatment at Docrates Cancer Center in Helsinki, Finland, with 40 percent coming from the … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
Together with Mehiläinen, the strong development of private cancer hospital operations and the provision of high-quality cancer diagnostics and treatments to both Finnish and international customers will continue with even stronger resources. In the future, we will introduce even more comprehensive personal and digital services to support the individual and immediate care of our customers. … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
– We are pleased that the Docrates acquisition will be completed and enables us to offer a more comprehensive service to our customers when it comes to cancer. The acquisition expands our services also internationally. As a pioneer in cancer treatments, Docrates has built a unique treatment path that is sought after by customers from … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
Docrates’ treatment plan for metastatic colorectal cancer is influenced by factors such as the location and size of the tumor, the stage of the cancer and the overall health of the patient. – If the colorectal cancer has spread, the disease is usually treated with pharmacotherapies, but surgical removal of metastases may also be considered, … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
CEO Ilpo Tolonen comments on the results for 2023: “We are decisively advancing our strategy by providing individualised, innovative and timely world-class cancer diagnostics and treatment to customers who pay for the service themselves or via insurance. We enhanced our services by investing in our facilities, providing new services and advanced customer experiences for our … Continued
By Jonna
At Docrates Cancer Center, people with cancer receive individualised service under one roof throughout the entire treatment and monitoring period. The company’s operations emphasise individual cancer treatments with no delay, as well as high quality, education and research. Docrates has a hospital in Helsinki, where more than 130 cancer treatment professionals provide services. As a … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
In 2020–2023, almost 1,000 Swedish patients were treated at Docrates Cancer Center in Finland. Of these patients, 40% came from the Stockholm region, about 15% from Västra Götaland, about 15% from Skåne and the remaining 30% from all over Sweden. Patients of all ages have come to Docrates for treatment, but about half of the … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
– Patients from all over Norway come to us for treatment. The typical form of treatment given to them has been internal radiotherapy with radiopharmaceuticals. Norwegian patients can apply for reimbursement for treatment carried out in Finland in their own country if the treatment corresponds to that which is available in Norway. We have also … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
Tools for dealing with feelings caused by illness In the Momentary Key Metaphor methodology, the patient was asked to describe their experience of the illness using metaphors. The method helps the patient better understand and articulate their experiences. At the same time, it supports the patient in handling their emotions and helps the patient and … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
In early 2024, Docrates Cancer Center is strengthening its service package for early cancer detection and diagnostics by launching endoscopy services of the oesophagus, stomach and colon at its own premises. Endoscopic examinations are an essential part of the investigation of gastrointestinal symptoms, as well as the diagnosis and treatment of intestinal diseases. Typical situations … Continued
