The Association of Cancer Patients in Finland (Finland)
Scope of organisation
CANCER support organisation (non-CLL specific)
Description
The aim of the Association is to safeguard the best possible support for cancer patients and their loved ones during treatment and rehabilitation. The Association is active in patient advocacy and involved in national HTA processes.
The Association of Cancer Patients in Finland maintains a comprehensive and topical selection of patient guides. The aim of the guides is to support cancer patients and their close ones in obtaining information concerning cancer.
Support services offered and available resources
Information on COVID-19
- COVID-19 information hub
Services for HCP
- Healthcare professional education
Patient support services
- Buddy schemes (1:1 support)
- Directory of local / national support groups
- Local support groups
- Online group / chat or forum
- Patient meetings
- Telephone support / support helpline
- Welfare / financial support
Education services / Capacity building
- Conferences
- Educational events
- Publications and presentations at relevant blood cancer meetings
- Webinars
Digital Tools & Resources
- Apps
- Newsletter
- Podcasts
- Videos
- Website pages
CLL Information
- Clinical Trials directory
- CLL news and conference coverage
- Online leaflets & booklets
- Printed leaflets & booklets
Campaigning and Advocacy
- Advisory statements and position papers
- Awareness campaigns
- Health Technology Appraisals (HTA)
- Input in writing and/or in person to government and regulatory organizations
- Fundraising resources
- Personal Advocacy
- Petitions
- Surveys of the community served