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Prevention programs

Preventive 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 […]

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What are the patient's rights?

Regardless 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 [...]

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Guide – how and where to look for financial support?

Treatment 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 […]

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Financial support during treatment

Diagnosis 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 […]

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Side effect of treatment – hair loss

After 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, […]

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Family towards cancer

The 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, [...]

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Nutrition during chemotherapy

During 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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Sex, cancer and taboos

Record holders did not have sex even two years after completing cancer treatment - according to research by the "People for People" Foundation. Patients do not know how soon after surgery they can start intercourse or how the treatment may affect libido. Patient sexuality in Polish oncology is basically non-existent. Doctors do not initiate conversations about sex, and patients are afraid [...]

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Chemotherapy and emotions

Chemotherapy can cause huge changes in your personal life. It can impact your overall health, threaten your overall well-being, change your daily routine, and put a strain on your relationships. It's no wonder that many people feel anxious, anxious or angry at some point during treatment. These emotions are completely normal and understandable, but they can be disturbing. Fortunately, there are ways to deal with […]

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