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The Cyprus Anticancer Society
Andrea Kkoufou
Psychologist 1

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CYPRUS ANTICANCER SOCIETY
A non-profit organization that aims in providing the best possible care for cancer patients and their families
Aims:
Raise public's awareness about prevention
Educate the public about the effects of early diagnosis of cancer
Palliative Care

3. Cyprus Anticancer Society
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Cyprus Anticancer Society
 Founded
1976  Arodaphnousa
1992  Home Care Service
1999  Bank of Cyprus sponsor for Christodoula March
2011  Evagorion Centre for Palliative Care

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2000
Transportation of Cancer Patients to Bank of Cyprus
Oncology Center
Social Work Service
Counseling Services
Physiotherapy
Aromatherapy
Day Care Centers (DCC)
Medical Equipment

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2011
“EVAGORION CENTER FOR PALLIATIVE
CARE”
Inagurated on February 23rd, 2011 in Limassol
Services offered at the Center
Bloodtests and nursing treatment
Psychosocial support and interventions
Bereavement counseling
Physiotherapy involving lymphoedema Treatment
Transportation of patients to Nicosia for treatment and follow ups

6. Services offered for FREE at The Cyprus Anticancer Society
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Services offered for FREE at The Cyprus Anticancer Society
Arodaphnousa Hospice
Home Care Service
Day Care Service
Psychosocial Support
Transportation of patients to the Oncology Center
Physiotherapy
Aromatherapy

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ARODAPHNOUSA
ARODAPHNOUSA is our Palliative Care Center in Nicosia. It hosts:
2 Doctors ( trained in palliative care and pain control)
Nursing Staff
Psychologist
Sociologist
Physiotherapist
Aromatherapist
Priest
Volunteers

8. Criteria for accepting in-patients
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Criteria for accepting in-patients
Patients with advanced cancer who need constant and advanced care which is not available or possible at home or in any other medical facility
Patients are admitted in Arodaphnousa in order to:
Assess and control pain and symptoms
To enable the families who are the main care givers at home a period in which to rest and rejuvenate themselves
To offer intense physiotherapy or therapy for the lymphatic system

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HOME CARE SERVICE
The Cyprus Anticancer Society offers home care visits to cancer patients who are bed ridden or unable to drive to get to the office
Our nurses, psychologists, social workers, and physiotherapists are always there to assess the condition of the patient and respond to their needs

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DAY CARE CENTER
The Day Care Center, aims at creating a social support network for cancer patients who have undergone therapies or are currently receiving treatment
It takes place once a week in all of our offices in Cyprus

11. Services offered at the Day Care Centers
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Services offered at the Day Care Centers
Psychosocial Support
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, aromatherapy
Cooking classes
Day trips
Snacks and drinks

12. Psychological Support
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Psychological Support
Psychological support and counseling services offered at the centers is an essential part of the wholistic approach to cancer patients' treatment
It aims at helping the patient and his family:
Understand their emotions
Learn stress management and relaxation techniques
Manage intense and uncomfortable feelings (shock, fear, anxiety, depression, guilt, denial, loneliness)
Adjust to changes
Cope better with their illness and treatment
Communicate their wants and needs
Our mental health providers are there to help the patients throughout their cancer journey
The frequency and number of sessions with a psychologist varies according to individual needs
Psychological services are provided to patients and their families for as long as is considered necessary

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Social Support
The Social Work service at the Cyprus Anticancer Society aims at:
1) screening patients and familes with complex needs and high levels of distress
2) managing the social impacts of a cancer diagnosis on the patient, their family and the wider system
3) assisting with the many practical challenges patients face (finances, employment, housing, isolation, etc)
4) engaging with patients and advocate on their behalf
5) Strengthening links with community organisations, the General Hospital, and clinics

14. Patients' Transportation
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Patients' Transportation
Daily transportation of cancer patients from Pafos, Limassol, Larnaca, Paralimni to BOCOC and Nicosia General Hospital
Patients who are receiving chemotherapy or radiotherapy in Nicosia
In 2010, patients used this service

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Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy takes place at “Evagorion Center of Palliative Care in Limassol” and “Arodaphnousa Hospice” in Nicosia
Aims at:
helping to regain independence and function following treatment
Helping to reduce lyphoedema (swelling related to treatment involving lymph nodes area)
Teaching techniques to help control certain types of breathlessnes
Giving exercises and advice following certain types of surgery and radiotherapy
Assessing and teaching exercises to people with muscle weakness
Assessing and treating weakness and paralysis caused by brain and spinal tumours
Helping to control certain types of pain
Assisting patients with problems of balance and coordination
Assessing and providing equipment such as sticks, crutches and frames to help with walking and promoting wellbeing and independenceη

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Aromatherapy
Offered only at “Arodaphonousa” in Nicosia
Aromatherapy is a therapeutic use of essential oils for the improvement of physical, emotional and spiritual well- being
Aromatherapy helps:
Stimulate energy and appetite
Provide some degree of pain relief
Lessen anxiety and depression
Ease chronic tension
Improve quality of life

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Financial Resources
Christodoula March
Funerals (Donations in memory)
Philanthropic Events
Christmas Cards
General Donations

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THANK YOU!