CategoriesKnowledge baseThe guide for women with early breast cancer was created for women who have just learned about the disease. Its aim is to support them in this difficult period immediately after hearing the diagnosis, help them find their way in the new situation and equip them with knowledge that will help them get used to the disease and properly prepare for the next stages. The publication corresponds […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseQuestions 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 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 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 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 […]
CategoriesKnowledge baseRecord 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 [...]
CategoriesKnowledge baseChemotherapy 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 […]
