Hanna Karhapää
Specialist in Medical Oncology
I am an oncologist and I treat melanomas, gastrointestinal cancers, and breast cancers in particular. My special expertise includes palliative care and immuno-oncological treatments.
It is important for me to treat patients comprehensively and with empathy. Patients can also come to my practice for a consultation to get a second opinion, as well as for cancer follow-up.
Languages
Finnish, Swedish, English
Education
Special competence in palliative medicine, Finnish Medical Association 2023
Specialist in cancer diseases, University of Helsinki 2021
Licentiate of Medicine, University of Eastern Finland 2009
Work history
- Docrates Cancer Center, specialist 2026–
- Kanta-Häme Central Hospital, specialist 2025
- HUS Cancer Center and HUS Palliative Center, specialist 2021–2024
- HUS Cancer Center, resident physician 2011–2021
Memberships and positions of trust
Member of the Finnish Oncology Association
Member of the Finnish Melanoma Group
Member of the Finnish Breast Cancer Group
Member of the Finnish Association of Palliative Medicine
Scientific activities
I am writing my dissertation on immuno-oncological treatments for melanoma. I have been a principal investigator and assistant researcher in cancer chemotherapy studies.