Gynecological Cancerpatients in Finland
About Us
Organization Description
Gynecological Cancerpatients in Finland is a national patient association which works as an advocacy organization for gynaecological cancer patients and their families.
The aim of the association is to advance gynecological cancer patients’ physical, psychological and social quality of life and improving of rehabilitation. We provide reliable information about gynaecological cancers and their prevention, early diagnosis as well as different treatments.
We publish reliable materials and give advice/counselling and peer support to gynecological cancer patients and their families. We also organize trainings and lectures to our members.
+358 50 5901 927
info@gysy.fi
The aim of the association is to advance gynecological cancer patients’ physical, psychological and social quality of life and improving of rehabilitation. We provide reliable information about gynaecological cancers and their prevention, early diagnosis as well as different treatments.
We publish reliable materials and give advice/counselling and peer support to gynecological cancer patients and their families. We also organize trainings and lectures to our members.
+358 50 5901 927
info@gysy.fi
Year Founded
February 19, 2020
Organization Website
Languages Served
English, Swedish, Finnish
Contact Info
Location
More info about Organization
What description best describes your organization?
Patient Advocacy and/or Support Group
Number of Employees
1-5
Number of Volunteers Annually
20
Estimated number of patients and/or caregivers served annually
200
Number of awareness events held annually
5
Number of support group meetings held annually
10
More information about Area, Activity and Services
Cancer Disease(s) of Focus
All Gynecologic Cancers, Cervical Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Uterine Cancer (including Endometrial), Vaginal Cancer, Vulvar Cancer, Rare Gynecologic Cancers
Domain
Raising Awareness, In person patient/survivor/caregiver support services, Online information, Peer-to-peer support groups, Facilitated support groups
Advocacy and Awareness Activities Interested In
Raising Cancer Awareness, Screening/Diagnosis Programming, Educational Activities, Survivorship support
Methods of Communication
Blogs, Live Webinars, Written Information
Member/Audience Type
Cancer Patients and Survivors, Patient Advocates, Family Members and/or Caregivers of Patients, Physicians (Cancer Specialists)