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Hannu Nurmio: Aiming for a normal everyday life

When rock musician Hannu "Tuomari" Nurmio, 73, learned that his PSA values were elevated, he decided to go for an...

“It feels wonderful to not have cancer anymore”

Pirjo, 75, has had breast cancer twice. She credits both her spouse Timo and the professionals at Docrates for the...

The story of a breast cancer patient: You have to focus on the good things, even if the world keeps spinning

It is December, and the first long year of the pandemic is nearing its end. A couple is sitting in...

Cancer diagnosis did not stop Mika Piltz: “I’m grateful that quality of life can be improved with the right treatment methods”

Getting diagnosed with prostate cancer turned the world of Mika Piltz, 54, upside down in 2021. His calendar was filled...

Janos Uotila’s prostate cancer was treated in a private cancer hospital

There's a man in the hospital lobby with a smile on his face. Janos Uotila, 45, has become familiar with...

Malcolm: Today, I appreciate more time spent with my family

Malcolm Clark, 65, was diagnosed with prostate cancer in late 2017. He didn’t feel sick, so the information about having...

Mikael: Now I’m going to make the most of every moment

When Mikael Lagström, 67, who had an advanced and aggressive prostate cancer, sought cancer treatment from Docrates, he hoped to...

Hans received effective treatment for advanced prostate cancer

For 15 years, Hans' situation has varied from desperation to hope. Now he wants to share with us the journey...

Jaana, breast cancer survivor: At Docrates, it’s the quality of life that matters, not the statistics

We are meeting with Jaana Nurmi on a couch in Kaffila, a volunteer-run cafe in the community house Bokvillan on...

Prostate cancer: Risto chose radiotherapy instead of surgery

Risto Laitinen, an active member of the Finnish Prostate Cancer Association, chose radiotherapy instead of surgery. Automation engineer and former...

Chief Clinical Director of Docrates Cancer Center: “Genetic information is an essential part of modern cancer care”

New forms of treatment based on molecular diagnostics enable more and more patients to completely recover from cancer, and make...

Customer message 3. September, 2024

With a transaction signed on 2 September 2024, Mehiläinen has acquired Docrates Ltd, as a result of which Docrates Cancer...

The competition authority issues its decision on the merger of Mehiläinen and Docrates Cancer Center

On 27, August 2024, the Finnish Competition and Consumer Authority (FCCA) approved the merger of Mehiläinen and Docrates Cancer Center....

Breast reconstruction aims for a great quality of life — the new breast is usually made from the patient’s own tissue

Breast cancer is a serious disease that requires individual care and expertise. As part of cancer treatment, the patient may...

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