CategoriesKnowledge baseTreatment outside Poland is often the so-called "emergency exit" when there are difficulties in making the correct diagnosis or the possibilities of further treatment in Poland are exhausted. In practice, it is worth dealing with the issue earlier, even if the situation does not force us to do so. WHAT POSSIBILITIES DO TREATMENT ABROAD PROVIDE? Possibility to get a second opinion Access to the latest therapies Access […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseRapid oncological therapy is intended to improve the availability of diagnostics and treatment of malignant tumors and systematize the diagnostic and therapeutic process. This is possible thanks to the introduction of an oncological diagnosis and treatment card and the setting of maximum deadlines for the implementation of individual stages of treatment. As part of the oncology package, a separate category of patients waiting for oncology health care services was created. The changes introduced by the package ensure that cancer patients […]
CategoriesKnowledge basePreventive programs run by the National Health Fund provide the opportunity to perform free preventive tests for specific groups of people. The full list can be found at http://www.nfz.gov.pl/dla-pacjenta/programy-profilaktyczne/ To find facilities that carry out tests as part of a given preventive program, it is worth using the search engine at https://zip .nfz.gov.pl/GSL/GSL/ProgramyProfilaktyczne Below we present cancer prevention programs. BREAST CANCER PREVENTION PROGRAM (MAMMOGRAPHY) The program is addressed to women in […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseRegardless of whether you go for a simple visit to the doctor or are undergoing long-term treatment, it is worth knowing your rights. Below you will find selected patient rights and information where you can report if they are violated. CONSENT TO TREATMENT The doctor proposes a specific treatment, but it is up to you to give your final consent to it. You have the right to obtain information [...]
CategoriesKnowledge baseTreatment and rehabilitation often require huge financial outlays that the sick person and their loved ones are unable to cope with. Even if the treatment is 100% reimbursed, travel to the hospital, medications and rehabilitation alone consume significant amounts of money. Let us also remember that a sick person should be provided with an appropriate diet, eat […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseA person diagnosed with cancer is at first in shock - they feel terrified and lost in the new world - of course they need specific information, but also the support of their loved ones. In turn, the patient's family, relatives and friends feel fear about his health and further prognosis, and they do not always know how "from […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseDiagnosis of cancer is associated not only with long and burdensome treatment and changes in the current lifestyle, but also often with additional expenses. Fortunately, you can use the help of many institutions (for example ours!) that offer various forms of financial and material support. Below is a short list of options for those who need help. WHAT A PERSON CAN COUNT ON […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseAfter the first shock of receiving the diagnosis, you face the next stage - treatment. This is a time when you experience many strong emotions, especially at the beginning. This is primarily related to the fear of the unknown, concern about the effectiveness of treatment, as well as great fear of our image of cancer treatment and its side effects. When thinking about side effects, […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseThe first hundred days after hearing the diagnosis of "cancer" are a time of general existential crisis for the patient and his family. It is a mental, physical and spiritual "earthquake" - a difficult period of realizing that nothing will ever be the same again and an attempt to find one's way in a new reality. At this stage persistent questions arise, [...]
CategoriesKnowledge baseDuring treatment, it is important to eat healthily. People who eat healthily cope better with side effects and fight infections faster. In addition, their bodies rebuild healthy tissue faster. Healthy eating involves eating a well-balanced diet that contains all the necessary nutrients. Healthy eating also involves eating a diet with enough calories so that […]
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