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Cancer types

Cancer care covers a variety of cancers with different background factors and symptoms. The situation of each patient is unique, therefore an effective and good cancer treatment always requires individually designed, accurate and careful diagnosis. On these pages you will find information about different cancers, their risk factors, symptoms and the latest diagnostics and treatment options.

Cancer diagnostics and treatments have developed tremendously, today more and more people are recovering from cancer. The potential for cure depends on the type of cancer, its prevalence and accurate diagnosis, as well as delay in starting treatment. Today, new treatments can bring more life years also to many of those, whose cancer cannot be completely cured.

You can go to the cancer specialist’s office immediately without a referral

Docrates Cancer Hospital experts have extensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers. Together with other professionals, our cancer physicians are able to provide the patient with the best possible treatment based on the latest research data.

In addition to the drug treatments that are already in general use, we have the latest treatments and drugs that are still awaiting introduction elsewhere.

An individual treatment plan is developed for each of our patients. Your personal doctor and dedicated care team are available and present at every stage of treatment, providing information and support in a new life situation on your journey towards health.

Through our partner network of specialists and international cooperation, we can offer the latest treatments not only for the most common cancers, but also for rare ones.

Information on forms of cancer

On these pages you will find the latest information on different cancers, their risk factors, symptoms, the latest diagnostics and treatment options.

Please note that we have written information about selected types of cancer, but not nearly all of the treatments we have. If you do not find the information you are looking for, please contact our staff.

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Why come to Docrates Cancer Center?

  • Top cancer experts and effective treatments without delay.
  • Individual care. You have your own care team - your doctor and your nurse.
  • Front line cancer treatment. Latest medical technology combined with proven expertise in cancer care.
  • Experience in treating international patients from over 60 countries. Multilingual personnel.
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