Do you think it might be cancer?
Docrates is a private hospital that specialises in oncological (cancer) treatments. The service covers the entire chain from initial diagnosis through to post-treatment follow-up.
The sooner the cancer is diagnosed, the better the treatment results that can be achieved.
In some cases, cancer can be cured completely.
At Docrates, appointments with a specialist and further assessments are available right away. No referral is required. We recommend a visit to the clinic, should you notice any of the following:
If you are concerned, contact Docrates Hospital or your health centre.
Should you be diagnosed with cancer, oncological treatments can be tailored individually by Docrates’ top experts and started without delay.
Imaging and diagnosis >>
Breast cancer >>
Intestinal cancer >>
Prostate cancer >>
nformation about cancer
About 25,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed in Finland annually. Roughly one in four Finns will have cancer at some point in their lives.
Cancer treatment results are constantly improving, thanks to active research and more effective cancer medication. In Finland, treatment results are among the best in the world.
Cancers are becoming increasingly common, which is believed to be mainly due to the ageing of the population. Hereditary factors may also increase the risk of many cancer types. The most common cancers diagnosed among women in Finland are breast cancer, lung cancer, colon (bowel) cancer and ovarian cancer. For men, the most common cancers are prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon (bowel) cancer, bladder cancer and rectal cancer.
The sooner the cancer is diagnosed, the better the treatment results that can be achieved.
In some cases, cancer can be cured completely.
At Docrates, appointments with a specialist and further assessments are available right away. No referral is required. We recommend a visit to the clinic, should you notice any of the following:
- a lump, or area of tissue that feels unusual
- retraction of the nipple
- a skin lesion or a mole that has grown or changed
- an ulcer on the skin or mucosa that is not healing well
- persistent cough or hoarseness
- trouble swallowing or persistent heartburn
- jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)
- blood in urine, stools or sputum
- changes in urination or passing stools
- persistent headaches, dizziness, eyesight disorders or nausea
- diffuse pain that radiates to the back or shoulders
- unexplained decline in general health or unexplained weight loss.
If you are concerned, contact Docrates Hospital or your health centre.
Should you be diagnosed with cancer, oncological treatments can be tailored individually by Docrates’ top experts and started without delay.
Imaging and diagnosis >>
Breast cancer >>
Intestinal cancer >>
Prostate cancer >>
nformation about cancer
About 25,000 new cancer cases are diagnosed in Finland annually. Roughly one in four Finns will have cancer at some point in their lives.
Cancer treatment results are constantly improving, thanks to active research and more effective cancer medication. In Finland, treatment results are among the best in the world.
Cancers are becoming increasingly common, which is believed to be mainly due to the ageing of the population. Hereditary factors may also increase the risk of many cancer types. The most common cancers diagnosed among women in Finland are breast cancer, lung cancer, colon (bowel) cancer and ovarian cancer. For men, the most common cancers are prostate cancer, lung cancer, colon (bowel) cancer, bladder cancer and rectal cancer.