Meet one of our cancer center staff, Jukka Kemppainen, Chief Physician, Nuclear Medicine
Docrates Syöpäsairaalan isotooppiylilääkäri Jukka Kemppainen haluaa tuoda Suomeen eturintamassa uusia eturauhassyövän hoitomuotoja.
Author: Anna-Sofia Malmi
The number of Norwegian patients increased in 2023
– 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
Docrates’ new workwear improves work satisfaction and patient safety
Listening to the personnel The development of the new Docrates workwear collection was focused on the personnel’s comfort at work as well as a reliable, calming hospital environment for the patients. – It is essential that the clothes are well suited for patient work, are the right size and make the wearer feel confident. This … Continued
When suspecting cancer, a prompt diagnosis and support is important – our oncologists are here to help
Time is valuable in a cancer diagnosis The suspicion or diagnosis of cancer may seem overwhelming. It raises fear, uncertainty and numerous questions. The most important thing is to remember that no one has to face these feelings alone and professional help is available quickly. The earlier the cancer is detected, the better the chances … Continued
MyDocrates patient service platform also open to international patients
All customers from all over the world can now book an appointment directly with the oncologists and experts of Docrates Cancer Center via an online appointment booking service. In the same service, regardless of their country of residence, customers can identify themselves and register as a customer and patient of the cancer center in a … Continued
Our customer service phone system update is held on 24th January 2024
If there are some technical challenges to reach our customer service by phone during this update time, please call us back again after the update. You can leave us a contact reguest here, and we will contact You as soon as possible. We apologize for the possible interruption in our customer service. More information: Customer … Continued
The most aggressive cancers: pancreatic, lung and liver cancer show the fastest progression
Another common factor is that these types of cancer are not often diagnosed at an early stage because the first symptoms do not usually appear until after the cancer has already progressed. According to Tuomo Alanko, Chief Physician of Medical Oncology and Specialist in Medical Oncology at Docrates Cancer Center, personalised treatments are available for … Continued
Meet the staff at Docrates Cancer Center – Introducing Chief Physician of Medical Oncology Tuomo Alanko
Syöpälääkäri Tuomo Alanko tekee joka päivä työtä syöpää vastaan sekä hoitotyössä että kliinisten lääketutkimusten parissa.
Docrates Cancer Center expands its hospital in Helsinki
The Finnish, privately owned Docrates Cancer Center has decided to invest in an expansion of its operations in Finland. The company’s revenue and clientele have continued to grow year after year, and Docrates now needs to expand in order to keep its customer promise: prompt and individualised cancer diagnostics and treatment. “The extension will have … Continued
Artist Teemu Järvi’s nature-themed art delights customers at Docrates Cancer Center
The Cancer Center is located along the canal of Jätkäsaari, and the patient facilities have a view of the sea. Nature has been very present in the hospital’s operations ever since its foundation. In connection with the major renovation of the hospital, which started at the beginning of the year, there was a desire to … Continued