Category: Hellenic Patients Association

Newsletter Kapa3| June 2026,From survivorship to quality of life — from information to support — from technology to human-centred care.

May was a month of important developments, scientific outreach and service enhancement for Kapa3. From the new European scientific publication of the MELODIC project and educational participation in international networks, to the development of “Myrto”, the creation of a new Psychological Support Team and support through social and corporate initiatives, Kapa3 continues to bring together knowledge, technology, human care and social action.

Our mission remains focused on equal access for cancer patients and their caregivers to information, rights, services and meaningful support.

1. June: Cancer Survivors Month

June is dedicated to people living with and beyond cancer. Survivorship is not only the end of treatment; it is continuity, adaptation, reintegration, psychosocial support, quality of life and the right to care beyond therapy.

▸ EN: https://www.kapa3.gr/en/june-cancer-survivors-month-title-sep-sitename/

2. Kapa3 Introduces Its New Psychological Support Team

On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month and Cancer Survivors Month, Kapa3 introduces its new Psychological Support Team: a safe space for listening, support and empowerment for patients, survivors, caregivers and families.

▸ CONTACT US  https://www.kapa3.gr/en/kapa3-introduces-its-new-psychological-support-team/

3. New MELODIC Scientific Publication on the Mental Health of Young Adults with Cancer

Mental health is an integral part of cancer care, particularly for young adults facing the complex challenges of a cancer diagnosis. Kapa3 contributes to the new scientific publication of the European MELODIC project, highlighting the educational needs of healthcare professionals.

▸ READ THE ARTICLE

4. Digital Health and Cancer Survivorship: Kapa3 at the INE-CSC 2026 Conference in Coimbra

Kapa3 participated in the INE-CSC 2026 Conference in Coimbra, contributing to the European dialogue on cancer survivorship, supportive care, digital health and participatory solutions that respond to the real needs of patients and caregivers.

▸ READ THE ARTICL Ehttps://www.kapa3.gr/en/participation-in-ca21152-implementation-network-europe-for-cancer-survivorship-care/

5. Co-creating Myrto: A Digital Health and Rights Navigator for Oncology Patients

Myrto is designed as a digital health and rights navigator — a Patient Empowerment e-Navigator — that goes beyond information provision to guide, support and evolve according to users’ real needs.

▸ READ THE ARTICLE https://www.kapa3.gr/en/myrto-health-navigator-oncology-patients-greece/

6. Learning by Doing: Participation in the European Service Learning 2.0: CoLab Programme

Kapa3 participated in the European programme Service Learning 2.0: CoLab, an initiative connecting academic knowledge with meaningful social action and highlighting collaboration between universities, civil society organisations and community actors.

▸ FIND OUT MOREhttps://www.kapa3.gr/en/learning-by-doing-participation-in-the-european-service-learning-2-0-colab-programme/

7. Alpha Bank and Its Employees Support Kapa3 through the Match for Good Initiative

Through the Match for Good initiative, Alpha Bank and its employees supported Kapa3, strengthening our mission to stand alongside people affected by cancer, their families and caregivers.

▸ FIND OUT MORE https://www.kapa3.gr/en/i-alpha-bank-kai-oi-ergazomenoi-tis-stirizoyn-to-kapa3-kai-tin-isotimi-prosvasi-stin-ypostirixi-ton-ogkologikon-asthenon/

8. 6 Awards for Kapa3 at the 4th Vouliagmeni Summer Crossing: Is There Such a Thing as a “Lonely Race”?

Kapa3 took part in the 4th Vouliagmeni Summer Crossing, sharing a strong message of participation, resilience, empowerment and solidarity. Even when a race seems individual, it does not have to be lonely.

▸ READ MOREhttps://www.kapa3.gr/en/kapa3-6-vraveia-diaplous-vouliagmenis/

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Kapa3 at the Patients Summit 2025: A strong voice for cancer patients and their families

The Patients Summit 2025—the annual nationwide meeting organized by the Hellenic Patients Association—was successfully completed with great success. The event has become the leading forum for dialogue and collaboration among patient organizations across Greece. This year’s conference brought together representatives of patient associations, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to strengthen the voice of patients and shape a more humane, participatory, and effective healthcare system.

Participants exchanged experiences, presented best practices, and discussed key issues such as sustainability of patient associations, access to innovative treatments, the use of digital health tools, and patient empowerment in decision-making.

Through thematic panels and interactive workshops, the event highlighted the need for cooperation, transparency, and the use of data to drive targeted solutions with real social impact.

Kapa3 actively participated in the Summit, representing cancer patients and their families. A highlight of its presence was its contribution to the Strategic Workshop: “How do we measure our value?”, where Kapa3 presented its approach and operational philosophy on data collection and utilization as a tool for developing innovative initiatives.

For Kapa3, data collection is a key process in understanding the real needs of its beneficiaries. As emphasized during the session, data analysis—conducted in collaboration with the organization’s biostatistician, Mr. Konstantinos Tzanas—helps Kapa3 design targeted and evidence-based strategies. Continuous evaluation by patients themselves enables the adaptation of services and the development of innovative solutions that have a tangible, positive impact on their lives.

Kapa3’s presence at the Patients Summit 2025 underscored the importance of collaboration, scientific evidence, and collective action. The organization remains committed to amplifying the voice of cancer patients through knowledge, innovation, and transparency—values that can truly transform the patient experience and contribute to a fairer, more humane healthcare system for all.