CategoriesKnowledge base
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CategoriesKnowledge baseThe use of liquid biopsy in the diagnosis and monitoring of cancer
Epidemiology of cancer In Poland, malignant tumors constitute a growing health, social and economic problem. The number of new cases is approximately 170,000 and the number of deaths exceeds 100,000. Currently, over 1.17 million Poles live with cancer. In the second decade of the 21st century, it is estimated that every 100,000 people in the Polish population were diagnosed with cancer [...]
CategoriesKnowledge baseBeauty for Spring - questions from women with cancer
Questions asked by participants of the event "Beauty in Spring - find yourself in illness!" Monika Grudnik-Wroniszewska, Director of Meder Beauty brand development in Poland, answered the questions of women suffering from oncology. 1. Two years after chemotherapy, nail problems began, i.e. delamination. What to do to change this condition? After the autumn and winter period, the nail plate is often brittle, [...]
CategoriesKnowledge baseTreatment abroad
Treatment 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 baseFast oncological therapy
Rapid 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 basePrevention 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 […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseWhat 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 [...]
CategoriesKnowledge baseGuide – 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 […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseHow to talk to a sick person?
A 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 baseFinancial 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 […]
