4 February World Cancer Day

“We join our voices. We play our part. We target inequities in cancer care.

 “All equal, all unique!”

 

FairLife L.C.C. sends an awareness message as part of the global campaign “Close the Care Gap”

10 million people were lost to cancer in 2020 and the global inequities in care services add to the burden of the disease.

‘Close the Care Gap’ multi- year awareness campaign. A call on the global community – to take action against the inequities that prevent people around the world from accessing the cancer care they need – is being issued by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC).

The first year of the campaign (2022) focused on understanding and recognizing the social and other factors that stand in the way of equitable cancer care around the world as well as their impact on public health.

The second year (2023) aims to bring together the voices of friends, family, coworkers and communities to take action and fight for change. Not only medical advances and scientific innovation are celebrated, but also any individual or group action that can have a significant impact on the life of a cancer patient.

FairLife L.C.C. envisions a future, where cancer care is unaffected by social factors and joins forces  to close the cancer care gap by confronting inequities, helping to reduce stigma and advocating for fair access to innovative treatments and holistic support to every patient, caregiver, family member, impacted by lung cancer.

FairLife’s  video, dedicated to World Cancer Day 2023, consists of awareness messages, featuring FairLife’s  ambassadors and friends. “Close the Care Gap” concerns us all!

Watch FairLife’s video, dedicated to World Cancer Day 2023  

 

Korina Pateli – Bell, President of FairLife L.C.C., stated: “In 2023, we should not let any social factor determine our health. Especially, when innovation and scientific advances are creating new pathways in cancer treatment. We have a much better understanding of the biology of cancer and we have made significant steps to prevent, diagnose and treat. Yet, despite this progress, a significant proportion of the population still lacks access to essential health services. It is imperative to ensure that all cancer patients receive the care they deserve and need.“

The World Cancer Day 2023 video participants (in order of appearance) and messages:

  • Christos Apostolakos, Patient      “Fair care is hope“
  • Ioannis Fountoulis, Olympic Champion, Leader of the National Polo Team    “All equal, all unique“
  • Stelios Kympouropoulos, Psychiatrist, Member of the European Parliament    “Future in health is equal care“
  • Korina Pateli-Bell, Founder of FairLife L.C.C.   “Fair, with timely and universal access to information, diagnostic tests and innovative treatments.“
  • Nikos Magitsis, Mountaineer     “Gaps in care do not belong to a fair society“.
  • Byron Kokkalanis, Olympic Champion, Sailing      “A fair world, free of cancer.“
  • Zisis Soulios, Greek Champion, Cyclist    “ Cancer is an uphill climb. We leave no one behind.“
  • Kiki Tsakaldimi, Mountaineer    “Equal care is a summit we must reach.“
  • Fotis Orestis Mikelakis,  FairLife L.C.C. Volunteer    “We break the barriers of cancer care. We give Hope to our loved ones.“
  • Penny Karagouni, Beach Volley Champion    “We hit inequities“
  • Thomais Sarakinioti, FairLife L.C.C. Team     “FairLife claims equal chances for everyone, facing  lung cancer. Without stigma.“

 

FAIRLIFE – LUNG CANCER CARE

FairLife Lung Cancer Care, the first non-profit organization in Greece, exclusively dedicated to lung cancer, was created in memory of Simon Bell, who lost the battle with lung cancer, at age 57, in August 2020.

FAIRLIFE L.C.C.’s mission is to support patients throughout their difficult lung cancer journey, from diagnosis to treatment as well as to raise public awareness towards prevention and screening, so as to reduce mortality rates and ensure equal access to diagnostic methods, clinical trials and innovative treatments for every patient.

Communication Manager FairLife L.C.C.:
Nelly Kapsi   
Napoleontos 18, 16675 Glyfada                                  

Tel: 213 0165784
FairLine 111 57

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Athens, 4/2/23