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

By Anna-Sofia Malmi

Docrates’ services have taken huge steps since the year it was established. The hospital offered its first cancer treatments in October 2007. The aim of providing patients with state-of-the-art cancer therapies has guided the cancer center’s operations from the very beginning. In addition to cytostatic therapy, radiotherapy and surgical treatment, Docrates utilises modern and patient-specific … Continued

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

By Anna-Sofia Malmi

The study report indicates that prostate cancer patients consider sexual activity to be the aspect of their lives that is affected by the disease the most. Of all the respondents, 38% said that the effect of the disease on the quality of their sex life was very considerable, while 27% said that the effect was … Continued

Docrates uses the newest drug therapies for breast cancer

By Anna-Sofia Malmi

Before a new drug is introduced at Docrates Cancer Center, there must be sufficient research-based medical evidence to support its effectiveness and safety. In addition, the doctor always assesses the expected benefits and possible risks of using the drug for each patient and considers the use of the drug on that basis. The drug is … Continued