Informational Event “Lung Health” in Alexandroupolis!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Alexandroupolis Prefecture Building | “ALEXANDROS CRITES” Hall
FairLife Care and Prevention for Lung Cancer is organizing an informational event titled “Lung Health” in the city of Alexandroupolis!The event will take place on Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 18:00 to 20:30 at the Alexandroupolis Prefecture Building (Hall “ALEXANDROS CRITES”), in collaboration with the Pulmonology Clinic of Democritus University of Thrace.
The event will be broadcast online on the organization’s channels and marks the third in-person informational meeting as part of an initiative to raise public awareness about lung health.
Highlighting the importance of lung health is one of the primary goals of FairLife L.C.C., that works daily to prevent lung cancer and implement screening programs for the disease in Greece.
Register and watch
In Person: https://fairlifelcc.com/ygeia-pneymonon-alexandroypoli/eggrafi/#dia-zosis
Online: https://fairlifelcc.com/ygeia-pneymonon-alexandroypoli/eggrafi/#online
FairLife L.C.C.’s “Lung Health” initiative is expanding its actions to selected areas of Greece in an effort aimed at reducing mortality rates and increasing early detection of lung cancer in the country through heightened awareness and access to screening services.
The event’s thematic sections will focus on lung cancer screening and the latest treatment options for the disease. Additionally, aspects of holistic disease management, such as psychological empowerment, physical well-being, and nutrition, will be discussed. Personal experiences will enrich the event’s discussions, with lung cancer patients sharing their stories.
The event features 16 speakers, including representatives from the Church, scientific, academic, and research communities, Greek government officials, and patients.
Read the event program HERE.
The event will be moderated by Mr. Paschalis Stiropoulos, Professor of Pulmonology and Director of the Pulmonology Clinic at Democritus University of Thrace.
The event is aimed at those experiencing lung cancer and other pulmonary diseases, caregivers, healthcare professionals, academic institutions, medical students, and the general public.
The President of FairLife L.C.C., Mrs. Korina Pateli Bell, commented on the event: “We are delighted to visit Alexandroupolis as the next ‘stop’ of our program to discuss the importance of lung care. In a time of widespread natural disasters, we have the power to protect our health by emphasizing the prevention of pulmonary diseases and lung cancer. By taking care of ourselves, we also keep our lungs healthy. Health is in our hands!”
Free Screening Tests
As part of the collaboration between the Screening Clinic of the Pulmonology Clinic at Democritus University of Thrace, FairLife L.C.C., the DEMOCRITUS Diagnostic Laboratory, the PRIVATE RADIOLOGICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY IATRIKI S.A., and EUROMEDICA PRIVATE DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY ALEXANDROUPOLIS S.A., 80 free lung cancer screening tests using low dose computed tomography (Low Dose CT) will be offered to the public.
More information HERE.
The event is under the auspices of the Holy Metropolis of Alexandroupolis, the Region of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace, the Municipality of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrake, the Hellenic Pneumonological Society (HPS), the Greek Society of Medical Oncology (GSMO), the Hellenic Society of Thoracic-Cardiac-Vascular Surgeons (HSTCVS), the Hellenic Radiological Society, and the Hellenic Federation of Cancer (ELLOK).
With kind support: Major Sponsor: MSD & Roche Hella, Sponsor: AstraZeneca Supporters: BMS, GSK, ISTODIEREVNITIKI S.A., KARYO, Clinic “AGIOS LOUKAS”
More information on the page: https://fairlifelcc.com/ygeia-pneymonon-alexandroypoli/
FairLife – Care and Prevention for Lung Cancer
“FairLife – Care and Prevention for Lung Cancer” is the first and only non-profit social organization in Greece that exclusively focuses on lung cancer, the leading cause of cancer death in our country and worldwide.
The organization’s mission is to provide information and raise awareness about the prevention of lung cancer, as well as to offer holistic support to patients and their families throughout their journey with the disease.
To support our mission:
- We provide information on prevention, early diagnosis, and screening to reduce mortality.
- We raise awareness about the importance of comprehensive molecular testing.
- We offer psychosocial support to patients, caregivers, and family members.
- We encourage and educate patients, organizations, and the general public about the value of clinical trials and access to new innovative treatments.
- We work to combat the stigma associated with smoking.
- We engage the new generation and the public on the positive impact of a clean environment on lung health. To this end, we promote environmental awareness, sustainability actions, and practices in the context of combating climate change.
FairLife – Care and Prevention for Lung Cancer was founded in memory of Simon Bell, 57, who lost his battle with lung cancer in August 2020.
FairLife L.C.C. Communications Contact:
Napoleonos 18, 16675, Glyfada
Tel: 213 0165784
Information Line – FairLine 111 57
Email: info@fairlifelcc.com
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