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Poland to work with US experts to improve cancer care

Under the deal, experts from NCCN will share their expertise and international experience to help improve Poland-specific clinical practice guidelines for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as called for in Poland’s National Cancer Strategy. Marcin Bielecki/PAP

Poland will have access to proven standards for cancer care through collaboration with experts from the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a US cancer guidelines organisation.

Pruszków hospital adopts adorable robotic ‘therapy seal’ to help relieve patients’ stress

In a similar way to animal-assisted therapy, the furry robot responds to each touch as if it were alive, can move its head and limbs and can even imitate the sounds of an infant Harp seal.

Wrocław startup creates Europe’s first DIY endoscopy capsule tests

According to the BioCam company, although capsule endoscopy was first introduced 21 years ago, it was not popularized and the number of all producers on the market is still less than 10, with none of them coming from Europe.

2,000-year-old pregnant Egyptian mummy died of rare type of cancer

Scientists at the Warsaw Mummy Project in Poland were carrying out a scan of the ancient corpse’s skull when they discovered unusual markings in the bone.

Thanks hairy much! Twins chop off their golden locks to make wigs for cancer victims

Identical twins Lena and Laura Krosz from Starachowice in south-eastern Poland, had been wanting to do something to help others when they heard about the charity Rak ‘n’ Roll.

PM presents details of new Medical Fund

A new Medical Fund to be launched by the Polish government is composed of four pillars, the prime minister explained on Wednesday, with sub-funds for modernisation of healthcare facilities, development of preventive medicine, strategic infrastructure and a therapeutic and innovation sub-fund.

Haired about this? Kalisz women donate hair to help cancer victims after growing it non-stop since lockdown

Local teacher Izabella Galuba-Bryja came up with the idea during lockdown when hairdressers were closed.

‘Even though I’m gone, don’t cry for me. I love you’: Devastated parents find heart-breaking ‘book of love’ left for them by brave daughter, 8, who died of cancer

Before her death, 8-year-old Małgosia Kląskała from Wrocław penned a 19-page book in which she asked her parents to ‘embrace life’ and told them: “I loved spending time with you, I love you, kisses. Gosia, who is no longer there, but still remembers about you.”

Poland drafts systemic cancer programme

The government is preparing legislation that will set up a new system for the treatment of cancer patients, the health minister has said.

Kind-hearted single mum brings festive cheer to those in need with homemade cooking and a Santa

After surviving four cancer operations and being forced to live in communal housing and on handouts, mum of two Patrycja Wydrzyńska from Gdańsk says she has emerged from her troubles stronger and now wants to help others who need assistance.

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