– Press release –
Informative Webinar
Psychosocial approach to Lung Cancer – Perspectives and Conclusions
Wednesday, July 3, 18.00 – 20.30
In the context of the BREATH Psychosocial Support Program, FairLife Lung Cancer Care holds an informative webinar entitled “Psychosocial Approach to Lung Cancer- Perspectives and conclusions” on Wednesday, July 3, 18.00 – 20.30. The event will be broadcast online on FairLife L.C.C.’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
The webinar will feature 25 speakers – commentators, representatives of the scientific community, patients and caregivers.
Please register HERE.
Webinar agenda HERE.
Registration is free. Certificates of attendance will be sent to participants.
The innovative award-winning BREATH Psychosocial Support Program promotes a holistic approach to lung cancer by offering free psychosocial support to patients and caregivers nationwide. The webinar aims to highlight the necessity of psychological and social support throughout the course of the disease.
A lung cancer diagnosis triggers intense psychological and emotional stress for both patients and caregivers. Addressing the psychological impact of the disease, including anxiety, depression and fear, is critical to better quality of life and treatment effectiveness.
Following topics will be covered :
- Presentation of results of the BREATH Psychosocial Support Program over 2 years of operation and service.
- The necessity of psychological support for patients experiencing lung cancer, their caregivers and families throughout the disease. Personal stories of participants will reveal everyday challenges as well as possible supporting strategies and services . Emphasis will be placed on grief counseling for adults and children.
- Social support and creative activities for patients and caregivers, introducing critical issues of social inclusion, aiming to improve daily life and well-being.
The webinar will conclude with the presentation of the book “Breath of Life” authored by Christos Apostolakos, a stage IV lung cancer patient. Profits of the book support the BREATH Psychosocial Support Program.
The event will be coordinated by journalist Ms Natassa Spagadorou.
The event is under the auspices of the Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), the Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK), the Hellenic Nurses’ Association and the Hellenic Psychological Society (HPS).
Kindly supported by:
Founding Donor: Tima Foundation.
Sponsors: Amgen, Pfizer, Roche.
Supporters: PHARMASERVE-LILLY, Euroclinic Group, Janssen-Cilag
Read more about the BREATH Program: https://fairlifelcc.com/breath-programma-psychokoinonikis-ypostirixis/
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.
– we provide psychosocial support to patients, caregivers and family members.
– we encourage and educate patients, institutions and the general public about the value of clinical trials and access to new innovative therapies.
– we activate teenagers, citizens and the young generation towards a stronger eco-consciousness, a better quality of life and a healthy environment with less pollution and less lung cancer.
FairLife – Lung Cancer Care was founded in memory of Simon Bell, 57, who lost the battle with lung cancer in August 2020.
Communication Manager FairLife L.C.C.:
Nelly Kapsi
Napoleontos 18, 16675 Glyfada
Tel: 213 0165784
FairLine 111 57
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