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PSA testing best method so far for early detection of prostate cancer – Pros and cons of PSA

PSA testing has its pros and cons. Should you have a PSA test?

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New blood test for prostate cancer diagnostics

Docrates Cancer Center is first in Finland to start using a new blood test supporting PSA-testing in prostate cancer A...

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Your safety is the most important to us

Many cancer patients have several concerns when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, e.g. how does the situation impact my...

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Cancer and Coronavirus – FAQ

The coronavirus is a concern among cancer patients. We listed the most common concerns and the answers to them.

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Genuinely personalised cancer treatment – What does it mean?

Genuinely personalised cancer treatment is based on genetics and individual needs. At Docrates Cancer Center, treatment is supervised by Chief...

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Latest scientific information in oncology

The physicians of Docrates Cancer Center took part in a major event organised by the American Society of Clinical Oncology...

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Many people want to go to work despite cancer, says Jorma Sormunen, new Oncologist at Docrates Cancer Center

In addition to oncology, Jorma Sormunen has years of experience in occupational healthcare. He has personally witnessed how important work...

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Why have our patients chosen Docrates Cancer Center?

There are as many reasons to choose a private cancer hospital as there are people. We compiled the reasons most...

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35 years of treating cancers affecting women: Johanna Mäenpää opens her practice at Docrates Cancer Center

Joining the Docrates team, Johanna Mäenpää brings strong expertise in the treatment of gynaecological cancers. Appointments with Mäenpää are available...

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Does prostate cancer radiotherapy cause bladder or colorectal cancer?

It can occur that, when radiotherapy is administered to the prostate, a risk for secondary cancer emerges. The topic has...

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Docrates Cancer Center started radiotherapy treatments with the new TrueBeam linear accelerator

Docrates Cancer Center started radiotherapy treatments with the TrueBeam linear accelerator. The new accelerator represents the state of the art...

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New at Docrates and in Finland: Radiotherapy tattoos – a thing of the past

The tattoos that have been used for aligning radiotherapy became a thing of the past in November when a new...

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Groundbreaking and less invasive techniques of diagnosing prostate cancer at Docrates Cancer Center

The treatment of prostate cancer has developed significantly in the past decade. These advanced modes of treatment are play a...

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Finnish AI software improves cancer patient care

Helsinki-based MVision developed AI software focusing on radiation treatment planning. Clinical use of the software was deployed in two Finnish...

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New, experimental, radioactive lutetium treatment may significantly aid the treatment of advanced prostate cancer

Treating advanced prostate cancer is a challenge as the treatments often have side effects and the cancer tends to recur...

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New study: Local radiotherapy improves the treatment results of metastatic prostate cancer

According to the new research, local radiotherapy to the prostate improves survival in men with metastatic prostate cancer who have...

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Long-term follow-up results of interstitial HDR brachytherapy in prostate cancer treatment seem very promising

The long-term follow-up results of interstitial HDR brachytherapy in prostate cancer treatment seem very promising. The results were presented at...

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Effective treatment of advanced prostate cancer requires multidisciplinary experience and various treatment methods

More than 1 million men are diagnosed with prostate cancer worldwide each year. If the prostate cancer has not yet...

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An article on Docrates Cancer Center

“Treating cancer, treating person”, an article on Docrates Cancer Center.

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New evidence supports more active treatment approach for metastatic prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer globally. The risk of developing the disease increases with age. In...

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Published: 22.04.2021

PSA testing best method so far for early detection of prostate cancer – Pros and cons of PSA

PSA testing has its pros and cons. Should you have a PSA test?

Published: 15.03.2021

New blood test for prostate cancer diagnostics

Docrates Cancer Center is first in Finland to start using a new blood test supporting PSA-testing in prostate cancer A...

Published: 16.11.2020

Your safety is the most important to us

Many cancer patients have several concerns when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, e.g. how does the situation impact my...

Published: 13.09.2020

Cancer and Coronavirus – FAQ

The coronavirus is a concern among cancer patients. We listed the most common concerns and the answers to them.

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