Why we run in Greece Race for the Cure®?
- We run in order to inform every woman in Greece about breast cancer
- We run so that everyone shall hear our voice about the importance of breast cancer prevention and early diagnosis
- We run to demystify breast cancer
- We run to defeat fear and prejudice
- We run to improve the quality of life and the rights of women with breast cancer
- We run to support women with breast cancer and their families
- We run to save lives
- We run to honor the women who are no longer close to us
Breast cancer is the most common malignant neoplasm in women in Western civilisation and the second leading cause of cancer deaths, after lung cancer.
Breast cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths worldwide.
69.3% of all female cancers worldwide are connected to breast cancer.
It is also estimated that 1 in 11 European women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in her life.
In Greece, the incidence of breast cancer is estimated at more than 7,700 new cases per year.
Our goal is to ensure that there are no more deaths from breast cancer.
Greece Race for the Cure® funds Alma Zois’ programs against breast cancer: Breast cancer survivors psychosocial support programs and breast cancer awareness programs.
Programs funded by Greece Race for the Cure®
Group Therapy
Through group therapy programs, women with breast cancer are given the opportunity to get to know themselves better, to improve their relationships and to manage their stress.
Helpline for breast cancer patients
Breast cancer patients and survivors may call daily at 210 8253253 and speak with a Health Psychologist or a Social Worker. Also, legal advice may be given by councelor on specific days and hours
Legal Counseling
Association's legal counselor provides legal information concerning the employment rights of women with breast cancer, insurance coverage and state benefits to any patient with breast cancer, nationwide.
Peer Support
Trained volunteers of the Association, i.e. women with breast cancer experience, provide emotional support to other women with the same experience, in partner Breast Clinics.
Genetic Counseling and testing
Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”, in cooperation with the National Center for Scientific Research “Demokritos”, conducts a genetic counseling and testing program for women who have already experienced breast cancer, as well as for three more first-degree members of their family.
Nutrition tips
The program aims to improve the patients’ functionality and psychological status through personalized information and practical assistance on issues caused by treatment side effects affecting their body image. Patients can visit the Association’s offices, on specific days and have an appointment with our nutritionist for their personalized service.
Meals of Life
Meal distribution program for breast cancer patients undergoing treatment and living in Athens alone or with their minor children.
We meet - We connect
Monthly meeting with various topics and different activities for the members of the association and for every woman with breast cancer, aiming to support enhance social support and communication.
Breast cancer Workplace awareness program
A specialized doctor, a social worker and a trained volunteer-survivor provide information about breast cancer and the importance of its prevention to companies, municipalities and institutions nationwide.
Awareness Campaign
Campaigns to raise awareness and provide information about the disease and the improtance of prevention and timely detection.
Interconnecting Breast Health Services:
Leros - Athens
Linking patients from the Hospital of Leros with the Breast Department of the “Alexandra” Hospital, while travel expenses are covered by Alma Zois and accommodation is provided free of charge through a collaboration with the Divani Group (Divani Collection Hotels).
Digital Literacy Assistant
Providing help and guidance on digital technology and the internet for breast cancer patients in order to help them navigate through the digital health platforms.
Upgrading a Regional Breast Clinic
From the net proceeds of the event, we contribute to the upgrading of regional breast clinics in order to improve the quality of services provided to women with breast cancer experience.
Training program for Healthcare Professionals in Communication Skills with Oncological patients
Subsidized seminars for health professionals dealing with oncology patients, aiming at their training in Communication Skills.
Young Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness and Clinical Examination Program
“Alma Zois” in collaboration with Hellenic Society of Breast Surgeons (HSBS) and Municipality of Athens conducts Young Women’s Breast Cancer Awareness and Clinical Examination Program. Program includes appointment with a HSBS’s specialized breast cancer surgeon, where women get informed about breast cancer prevention and get a clinical breast examination. If deemed necessary by the doctor, women are referred for additional free tests (mammography, ultrasound or cytological exam) in diagnostic centers.
Grant for research in the field of psycho-oncology (specializing in breast cancer) in Greece.
Study of cancer’s psycho – emotional distress and the ways of improving patients’ life quality is a research field of great importance, since a big part of cancer patients experience severe emotional and adaptation difficulties after cancer diagnosis.
Therefore, acknowledging the importance of psycho-oncology research, specializing in breast cancer, “Alma Zois” will fund for the academic year 2018-2019 two (2) doctoral thesis that have already been approved or will be until 31/05/2019 in Greece.
Thesis should pertain to groundbreaking research in the field of psycho-oncology and in particular breast cancer in one of the following thematics:
Breast cancer patients’ distress in Greece
Metastatic breast cancer patients’ needs and ways of improving their life quality
The program is carried out in Higher Education Institutions and research centers in Greece and will last till consummation of the funded thesis.
Metastatic breast cancer awareness campaign
The aim is to inform about metastatic breast cancer, empower patients, improve their quality of life and spread the message that metastatic breast cancer is NOT equal to death.
Grant for funding of clinical equipment at hospitals
Grant for funding of clinical equipment in pathology laboratories, breast centers, radiology departments, oncology and radiotherapy clinics at University Hospitals and Anti-Cancer Hospitals in Greece
All Alma Zois' programs are provided for free
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