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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
Katri joined Docrates in 2009, two years after the hospital was founded, which means that she has been able to see and experience the hospital’s growth and development from the very beginning. Her role as an employee has also changed over the years. In her first years at Docrates, Katri was involved in setting up … 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
By Lotta Mitro
– I’m very happy to welcome Jenni Marko as the HR Director of our cancer center. Jenni Marko has extensive experience in the development of personnel competence and organisational culture. She is the right person for us in terms of experience and values, and she is an excellent fit for our team of professionals. As … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
Spanning more than 800 square metres, the extension was completed within the planned schedule. The extension was designed to provide more space, especially for early-stage diagnostic services, endoscopy services related to colorectal, oesophageal and stomach cancers and pathology functions. Also the facilities for mammography were renovated and a new separate room for gynecologist appointments was … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
The principle of Docrates is that every breast cancer patient gets treatment and tests without delay. You can contact Docrates for tests and treatment, regardless of whether you discovered a worrying lump or a symptom on your own, whether something came up in a screening mammogram or whether you are already being treated in another … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
Organised for the ninth time, the vote received more than 60 proposals, on the basis of which the panel of experts selected the Researcher, Research Nurse and Clinical Research Associate (CRA) of the Year. The Clinical Trials Forum honours research professionals each year in order to celebrate Finnish research expertise and to raise awareness and … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
Cancer is a serious disease that affects the patient’s physical and mental well-being. Cancer treatments such as surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy can cause various side effects and complications. – Physiotherapy is an important part of the treatment of cancer patients, as it helps to improve the patients’ quality of life and functional capacity. Physiotherapy provides … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
Counselling Nurse Michaela Vorselman has been working at Docrates for 3.5 years now. – When I first started at Docrates, I worked in the appointment booking service. It was a great place to start because in that job I quickly got to know all of our services and got acquainted with the employees. The first … Continued
By Lotta Mitro
Cancer treatment is becoming more and more personalised. In recent years, the greatest strides in personalised treatment have been made particularly through the development of the genetic and molecular profiling of tumors. The utilisation of information based on genetic diagnostics already offers cancer patients the opportunity to receive targeted treatment and avoid unnecessary treatment and … Continued
