How Mauro Medical Specialists supports you in making difficult decisions when facing cancer
When you’re diagnosed with cancer, your life changes in an instant. You’re suddenly faced with a lot: hospital appointments, medical jargon, treatment options, and uncertainty about the future. During this hectic time, it’s especially important to take a moment to reflect on what matters to you. What do you want to know? What do you want to be able to keep doing? What treatments do you want to receive—or avoid? At Mauro Medical Specialists, we help you think through these questions in a timely and calm manner. This is also known as proactive care planning.
At Mauro Medical Specialists, we believe that quality care starts with a meaningful conversation. And that appropriate care is only possible when there is enough time, space, and medical context to make informed decisions.
That’s where we make a difference.
Leonard Bokhorst (radiation oncologist / co-founder) and Diederik Visser (director / co-founder)
What is proactive care planning?
Proactive care planning means having a conversation early on about what you need, what matters to you, and what you can expect. It’s not a conversation you have only at the end of an illness, but rather at the very beginning. This might include, for example:
What different treatments mean for your daily life
What your goals are in life, and how this fits in with them
What matters to you when it comes to quality of life
How your loved ones can get involved
How to discuss this with your family doctor or other healthcare providers
The goal? To think about what you want and expect well in advance, so you don’t end up facing sudden decisions when you have little time or peace of mind to make them. That way, you’ll make choices that truly suit you.
What makes Mauro different?
Mauro Medical Specialists is here for people with cancer who need more time, explanation, and support than is often possible in a hospital setting. We supplement the care you’re already receiving, without taking it over.
What you can expect from us:
Conversations withradiation oncologists and medical oncologistswho, in addition to their work for Mauro, are also active in academic and (top-tier) clinical hospitals
Relaxed, one-on-one conversations at your home or at one of our locations
Support tailored to your situation and medical history
We take the time to listen, explain things, and work with you to determine what matters most to you—both medically and personally.
Support from the very beginning
We prefer to begin our support immediately after the diagnosis. We’re right by your side, especially during this phase when everything feels new and overwhelming.
We're here to help:
Preparing for treatment decisions
Dealing with uncertainty or doubts
Talking about what’s feasible and what you want
Making plans for what comes after treatment, or in case of changes in your health
Whether you’re undergoing treatment, recovering, or living with cancer long-term, we’re here to support you every step of the way.
What's in it for you?
With our support, you can:
Make better choices that truly fit your life
Experience more peace of mind and clarity
Have that conversation about what matters to you sooner, rather than waiting until there’s no other option
Keep faith in the path you choose