ECPC has just grown with two new full members from Greece. We are glad to welcome Cancer Patients Association of Giannitsa (Σύλλογος Καρκινοπαθών Γιαννιτσών) and “SYNEXIZO” – Association of Cancer Patients And Friends Of Evros Prefecture (Συλλογος Καρκινοπαθών Και Φίλων ΝομούΕβρου “Συνεχίζω”).
Cancer Patients Association of Giannitsa is a non-profit organization established in 2003 and located in the north of Greece in the city of Giannitsa. The association is driven by a strong desire to face existing issues of the national health system and represent all patients and survivors from the local area. Cancer Patients Association of Giannitsa is not onlya committed advocacy group but also provides all support that cancer patients might need throughout their difficult journey. Find out more at: http://www.skgian.gr
“SYNEXIZO” – Association of Cancer Patients and Friends of Evros Prefecture supports patients and survivors of all types of cancer. The main aims of the association are focused on prevention and early diagnosis that leads to improvement of patients’ quality of life, raising the awareness amongst society, as well as demystifying cancer and striving prejudices against this disease in a public debate. “SYNEXIZO” team also provides financial and psychological support to cancer patients and their families, cooperates with other groups and institutions with similar interests and strongly promotes mutual support and sharing of best practices amongst its members. Find out more at: www.synexizo.gr