Navigating Cancer Care
Support Beyond Treatment
28 & 29 November, 2026
War Museum, Athens
WHY SOCIAL 4 CANCER
The mission of the conference and Kapa3’s vision for oncological care
GREETING ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Cancer is more than a medical diagnosis. It is an experience that affects everyday life, relationships, family, work, psychological well-being and participation in society.
The 1st Social 4 Cancer Conference, organised by KAPA3 – Cancer Patient Guidance Centre, under the theme “Navigating Cancer Care – Support Beyond Treatment”, creates a space for dialogue between scientific knowledge, social care and the lived experience of people affected by cancer.
On 28 and 29 November 2026, people with lived experience of cancer, caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, institutional representatives and civil society organisations will come together to explore the needs, challenges and opportunities for more integrated cancer care.
Across 13 thematic sessions, scientific contributions and open discussions, the conference will address communication, access, digital health, rights, interdisciplinary collaboration, psychosocial support and quality of life.
Our aim is to move from fragmented information towards coordinated navigation, and from discussion towards collaboration and action.
Date and venue
November 26–29, 2026
Athens, War Museum
Official language
The official language of the conference is Greek, while English is used for the lectures of invited speakers from abroad.
Certificate
A certificate of attendance will be sent electronically to all conference participants.
Delegate badge
All participating delegates will receive their badge from the conference secretariat; the badge is required for access to the scientific sessions.
Visual aids – Technical secretariat
The conference hall will be technically equipped for computer-based presentations. Presentation materials must be submitted to the designated technical support desk one hour before the presentation.
KEY PILLARS
THEMATIC PATHWAYS
Focusing on the social, psychological, and practical dimensions of disease management
01
From diagnosis
Communication, timely information, access, navigation and involvement in decisions.02
Throughout the journey
Interdisciplinary collaboration, support for healthcare professionals, digital tools and continuity of services.03
Beyond treatment
Body image, relationships, psychosocial needs, family caregivers, palliative care and life after diagnosis.
PROGRAMME
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
Select a day to view the sessions
"The Path Through the System"
10:45 – 11:00
Coffee Break
14:00 – 15:00
Break
17:45 – 18:00
Coffee Break
"Living with Cancer"
11:30 – 11:45
Coffee Break
13:45 – 14:30
Break
17:30 – 17:45.
Coffee Break
19:15
Closing of the Conference
- Conclusions
- Discussion with the audience
- Acknowledgments
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Health professionals, psychologists, legal representatives of associations, and patients join their voices together.
SCIENTIFIC COMMUNITY
DISTINGUISHED SPEAKERS
Δρ. Ελένη Παπαδάκη
Ογκολόγος – Παθολόγος
Ειδική σε θέματα πλοήγησης ογκολογικών ασθενών & κλινικής φροντίδας.
Γεώργιος Βασιλείου
Ψυχο-ογκολόγος, Κ3
Υπεύθυνος ψυχοκοινωνικής υποστήριξης οικογνειών & φροντιστών.
Σοφία Αλεξίου
Εκπρόσωπος Ασθενών
Ακτιβίστρια για τα δικαιώματα των ασθενών με εμπειρία καρκίνου.
Δημήτριος Νικολάου
Νομικός – Εργατολόγος
Εξιδεικευμένος στο εργατικό δίκαιο & τα ασφαλιστικά δικαιώματα ασθενών.
AI DIGITAL NAVIGATOR
MYRTO at Social 4 Cancer
MYRTO is KAPA3’s AI-supported Digital Social Navigator. It helps people affected by cancer and their caregivers find reliable information about rights, benefits and support services.
24/7 Access to information on rights
Simplified navigation through bureaucratic procedures
Direct connection to the platform
MYRTO is developed with SimasiaAI as its technology development partner and the TIMA Charitable Foundation as its founding sponsor.
RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE
Registration categories and attendance costs
| Category | Cost |
|---|---|
| Patients & Caregivers (Kapa3 Members) | €10 |
| Healthcare Professionals / Physicians | €50 |
| Nurses | €40 |
| Students (upon presentation of a student ID card) | €30 |
*Includes: Certificate of Attendance, Conference Materials & Coffee Break.
LOCATION: WAR MUSEUM
ACCESS INFORMATION
- Address: Rizari 2 & Vasilissis Sofias, 106 75 Athens
- Metro: "Evangelismos" station (Line 3), a 2-minute walk.
- Accessibility: Fully accessible space for people with disabilities.
DECLARATION OF PARTICIPATION
SECURE YOUR SPOT
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