4th Annual Conference
«Lung cancer in the spotlight- New perspectives and challenges»
Wednesday, November 27, 2024– ATRAKTOS VENUE
The 4th Annual FairLife Lung Cancer Care Conference, entitled “Lung cancer in the spotlight – New perspectives and challenges” will be held on November 27, 2024, 10.00 – 19.30 p.m. at the Atraktos venue (Marathonomachon 8, Athens) and will also be broadcast online on the organization’s channels. The conference is the highlight of FairLife L.C.C.’s November activities for Lung Cancer Awareness Month.
Please register to attend:
- In Person: Registration Link
- Online: Registration Link
For details on the conference agenda, please visit: Agenda Link
In its 4th consecutive year, the hybrid conference organized by FairLife L.C.C. integrates both scientific and practical insights on lung cancer. The event seeks to inform policymakers and the public about the importance of prevention and early detection, featuring presentations from leading health experts.
The conference will cover key themes, including prevention and early detection of lung cancer, the diagnostic process in Greece, management of early and locally advanced stages, the value of clinical trials, recent advancements in treating metastatic disease, and a holistic approach to supporting those affected by lung cancer.
The 4th FairLife L.C.C. Conference is intended for individuals affected by lung cancer, their families and caregivers, healthcare professionals, scientific organizations, medical students, relevant stakeholders, and the general public.
The conference will be moderated by journalist Elena Papadimitriou.
The event will include more than 50 speakers and commentators from the scientific, academic, and research communities in Greece and internationally, along with representatives from the Hellenic Church, the Greek State, patient advocacy groups and the pharmaceutical industry.
Speakers will address recent advancements and challenges, including the implementation of lung cancer screening in Greece, diagnostic procedures and the potential impact of artificial intelligence, optimal strategies for early-stage and advanced lung cancer, the role of clinical trials in oncology within the Greek context, personalized treatments in contemporary disease management, and holistic approach to patient care.
Opening Addresses by: Korina Pateli Bell, President of FairLife L.C.C., Representative of His Beatitude Ieronymos II, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Adonis Georgiadis* – Minister of Health, Marios Themistocleous – Deputy Minister of Health, Zenia Saridaki, MD, PhD, President of the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Medical Oncologist, Konstantinos N. Syrigos, MD, PhD, FCCP, Professor & Director, School of Medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, President of the Hellenic Society for Lung Cancer, Dr. Karen Kelly, MD, CEO of IASLC, Professor Emeritus, University of California, Davis, Debra Montague, Vice President of Lung Cancer Europe (LUCE), Chair of ALK UK, Dimitris Kontopidis, President of the European Lung Foundation (ELF).
The conference’s introductory session will host Mina Gaga, MD, Former Deputy Minister of Health, Director of the 1st Pulmonary Clinic, HYGEIA Hospital, Member of the Standing Committee of the WHO European Office, who will present the latest figures on lung cancer in Greece.
FairLife L.C.C. President, Korina Pateli Bell, speaking about the conference, noted: “We are delighted to welcome you once again to FairLife’s conference, four years since our founding! Together, let’s examine the challenges of implementing lung cancer screening and the latest advancements in tackling this disease, which impacts millions worldwide. Sadly, our country is no exception, and there is no room for complacency. We must unite our efforts and collaborate toward a future with less suffering, holistic care, and equal opportunities for those living with lung cancer in Greece.”
The conference is held under the auspices of: Holy Archdiocese of Athens and All Greece, Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), Hellenic Thoracic Society (HTS), Hellenic Society of Radiation Oncology (HESRO), Hellenic Radiological Society (HELRAD), Hellenic Association of Lung Cancer (HeALC), Hellenic Society of Pathological Anatomy, Hellenic Society of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, Hellenic Nurses Association, ΗWomen for Oncology (W4O-Hellas), Hellenic Psychological Society, Hellenic Federation of Cancer (ELLOK) Foundation for Cancer Research (HFCR), International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC), Global Lung Cancer Coalition (GLCC), European Lung Foundation (ELF), Lung Cancer Europe (LuCE), Lung Cancer Awareness Month Coalition (LCAM), Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies (SFEE), PhRMA Innovation Forum (PIF).
Kindly supported by:
Distinguished Sponsor: MSD
Major Sponsors: AstraZeneca, Genesis Pharma, Roche Hellas
Sponsors: BMS, GSK, Gilead, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, PharmaServe Lilly
Simultaneous interpretation will be provided (Greek-English).
FairLife Lung Cancer Care (FairLife L.C.C.) is the first and only non-profit organization, exclusively dedicated to lung cancer (LC) in Greece, the leading cause of cancer-related death in Greece and worldwide.
FairLife L.C.C.’s mission is to holistically support people impacted by lung cancer, aiming to improve their quality of life throughout their journey from diagnosis to treatment.
To support our mission:
- we work to eliminate the lung cancer stigma, experienced by people, impacted by the disease.
- we promote lung cancer prevention, early diagnosis and screening to decrease mortality rates.
- we raise awareness of the value of comprehensive molecular screening.
FairLife L.C.C.:
Napoleontos Zerva 18, 16675, Glyfada, Greece
Tel: +30 210 8980180
Information Line – FairLine 111 57
Email: info@fairlifelcc.com
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