Cancer
Keywords:Care pathways for cancer
Support and information for cancer patients
Our services
Anesthesia
The anesthesiologist chooses the appropriate form of anesthesia by talking to you and the physician performing the surgery. The form of anesthesia chosen…
Breast surgery
Breast surgery focuses on surgical treatment of the breasts, for example, in cases of breast cancer and inflammatory changes in the breasts.
Cancer treatment
At HUS we treat all types of cancer.
Children's cancer
At HUS, we treat all types of children’s cancers. In Finland, 130–150 children and adolescents develop cancer every year. We treat approximately a third of…
Children’s stem cell transplantations
All children’s stem cell transplantations in Finland are performed at HUS. Each year, we perform about 30 stem cell transplantations on the Taika ward of…
Colorectal cancer screening
We are inviting everyone from the screened age groups living in Uusimaa, Kymenlaakso and South Karelia to screening for colorectal cancer. The stool-based…
Genetic counseling
We provide genetic counseling and conduct related examinations in the Department of Clinical Genetics at the Skin and Allergy Hospital.
Gynecological oncological surgery
We plan gynecological cancer surgery in cooperation with different experts and specialists to provide the best possible treatment. The most common types of…
Hematology
Hematologists examine and treat blood disorders.
HIPEC procedures
Isotope examinations and radionuclide therapies
Scintigraphy can be used to detect metabolic and molecular changes in the body to diagnose cancer, for example. We also administer treatments for certain…
Oncovascular Center
Pain management
At HUS, we treat both acute and long-term pain.
Palliative care
With palliative care, we alleviate the patient’s symptoms and support the quality of life of the patient and his loved ones. With palliative care, we…
Radiation therapy
We are responsible for radiation therapy services in the Uusimaa region. We are Finland’s largest radiation therapy unit and offer the country’s widest…
Rare diseases
At HUS, we identify and treat rare diseases.
Support for people with cancer and those recovering from cancer
Getting cancer is a big life change. In addition to medical cancer treatments, the Comprehensive Cancer Center offers a wide range of support services.
Support for young adults with cancer
We offer tailored psychosocial and rehabilitation support and guidance for adolescents and young adults with cancer. We are here to support you at the…
Treatment of gynecological cancers
At Women's Hospital, we treat all gynecological cancers in the Uusimaa region. The most common gynecological cancer we treat is cancer of the uterine…
Updated: 03.06.2025