I decide therefore I know: Free educational seminars about breast cancer
In Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois” we are aware of the questions that concern women with breast cancer experience and for the past seven years we provide scientific information through “I decide because I know” seminars.
Every woman with breast cancer must be aware of all issues concerning her health. Valid and reliable information contributes to participation in decision – making, “compliance” to medical guidance, misconception’s correction that could cause stress as well as increased internal control.
Therefore, “Alma Zois” organize a cycle of 10 seminars that are aimed at women with breast cancer experience. The participants have the opportunity to receive valid and reliable information, as well as to talk to experts on issues that concern them.
The aim of “I decide therefore I know” seminars
The aim of the seminars is responsible information and guidance by doctors and scientists, in order to ensure a better quality of life during or after the breast cancer experience.
Prominent scientist and professionals specialized in breast cancer will analyze different aspects of the disease.
When do the seminars take place?
Due to the conditions created by the pandemic, the program is now carried out online through the zoom platform, giving the opportunity to patients from all over Greece to take part.
The training seminars "I decide therefore I know" take place on selected Wednesdays and Saturdays, with a maximum duration of 2 hours.
Attendance at the seminars is free for any woman who has experienced breast cancer.
Who can participate in the “I decide because I know” seminars?
Seminars address exclusively to women with breast cancer experience.
Recognizing that knowledge is power, “Alma Zois” invites every woman with breast cancer experience to be informed in detail about the issues that affect her.
Specific questions and discussion with experts are encouraged.
How do I register?
Registrations for 2021 are made exclusively electronically by clicking on the link below the seminar of your choice and open one week before the scheduled seminar.
Maximum number of participants: 100 people
Educational webinars "I decide therefore I know"
Phase 2| October - December 2021
| Date | Seminar | Speaker | Registrations | |||
| Saturday, October 9 • 10:00 – 12:00 | Breast cancer and plastic surgery | Dimitris Mastorakos MD, PhD, Plastic Surgeon | Ended | |||
| Wednesday October 13 2021 • 17:00 – 19:00 | Breast cancer and metastasis | Δρ. Flora Stavridis – Pathologist Oncologist Director of the 4th Oncology Clinic of Hygeia Hospital, Managing Director Care and Cure Oncology Center | Ended | |||
| Saturday October 23 2021 • 10:00 – 12:00 | The importance of biopsy in the treatment of breast cancer | Anna Batistatou Professor of Pathological Anatomy, Laboratory Director, President of the Department of Medicine, University of Ioannina | Ended | |||
| Wednesday November 3 2021 • 17:00 – 19:00 | The importance of genetic testing and biomarkers in the prevention and treatment of breast cancer | Florentia Fostira Clinical Laboratory Genetist, PhD, ErCLG, Level C Researcher, Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, NCSR Demokritos | Ended | |||
| Saturday November 6 2021 • 10:00 – 12:00 | Management of side effects of breast cancer treatments | Dr. Nikolaos Kentepozidis Pathologist Oncologist MD, MSc, PhD Director of the Oncology Clinic 251 General Aviation Hospital | Ended | |||
| Saturday November 20 2021 • 10:00 – 12:00 | Sex life and fertility after breast cancer | Dr. Ioannis Zervomanolakis MD, PhD, MBA, MPH Obstetrician-Gynecologist Surgeon Doctor of the University of Bonn Founding Member of the Assisted Reproduction Unit Hygeia IVF Scientific Director of the Woman Center Athens-Care & Cure | Ended | |||
| Satirday December 4 2021 • 10:00 – 12:00 | Breast cancer and alternative therapies: the benefits and the risks | Emmanuel Saloustros
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Phase 1 | May - June 2021
| Webinar | Date | Speaker | |||
| Lymphedema: what it is and what I can do about it | 12 May 2021 (Wednesday • 17:00 – 19:00 | Panagiotis Zikos Physiotherapist, “Attikon” General Hospital | |||
| Breast cancer today: types of medication – what is indicated and for whom | 15 May 2021 (Saturday) • 10:00 – 12:00 | Vassilios Barbounis Pathologist Oncologist, Director of the 3rd Oncology Clinic, METROPOLITAN Hospital | |||
| Breast cancer and skin care | 19 May 2021 (Wednesday) • 17:00 – 19:00 | Dr. Ioanna Panoutsopoulou Dermatologist Fully specialized at the University of Minnesota, USA | |||
| Covid-19 and breast cancer: what I need to know | 22 May 2021 (Saturday) • 10:00 – 12:00 | Michalis Nikolaou MD, MSc, PhD Pathologist – Oncologist Curator A ‘, “Agios Savvas” Hospital | |||
| The role of exercise in breast cancer | 5 June 2021 (Saturday) • 10:00 – 12:00 | Stavroula Droufakou Pathologist Oncologist Scientific Associate of the 3rd Oncology Clinic, Metropolitan Hospital | |||
| Osteoporosis after breast cancer | 9 June 2021 (Wednesday) • 17:00 – 19:00 | George Trovas Endocrinologist “Th. Garofalidis” Musculoskeletal Diseases Research Laboratory, EKPA-Hospital KAT | |||
| What is and when is preoperative treatment for breast cancer indicated? | 12 June 2021 (Saturday) • 10:00 – 12:00 | Michalis Kontos Elias Kotteas | |||
The role of nutrition after breast cancer
| 16 June 2021 (Wednesday) • 17:00 – 19:00 | Anna-Maria Maragaki | |||
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Through the seminars "I decide therefore I know"
1832 women have already been informed for issues that concern them
Wednesdays and Saturdays, interestic topics concerning breast cancer patients.