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=== Patient Association: Young and Cancer - AYA ===
'''Primary purpose:''' To provide accessible, age-specific care for AYA patients with cancer, supported by healthcare providers, research, and coordinated collaboration, in line with the SONCOS standard.
'''Information:''' Information [https://oncologie.mumc.nl/ondersteunende-zorg/jong-en-kanker-aya].
=== Resource: Stop smoking - personal guidance ===
=== Resource: Stop smoking - personal guidance ===



Revision as of 14:25, 13 July 2023

Experts

Learning Resources

Training: GROW - School for Oncology and Reproduction

Primary purpose: To provide training and educational events for master and PhD students, postdocs, and senior staff in the fields of modern medicine and molecular life sciences, with a focus on updating skills, broadening academic perspectives, and promoting research ethics and integrity.

Target audience: Master and PhD students, postdocs, and senior staff.

Information: Information [1].

Cancer-related Patient Associations and Resources

Patient Association: Young and Cancer - AYA

Primary purpose: To provide accessible, age-specific care for AYA patients with cancer, supported by healthcare providers, research, and coordinated collaboration, in line with the SONCOS standard.

Information: Information [2].

Resource: Stop smoking - personal guidance

Primary purpose: To provide personal guidance and support to individuals who want to quit smoking, offering tailored assistance, tools, and professional coaching from certified smoking cessation coaches.

Information: Information [3].

Resource: IPSO Centers

Primary purpose: To provide accessible and nearby psychosocial care for everyone affected by cancer, offering a warm and homely atmosphere where guests are welcomed, understood, and heard, with the aim of improving their quality of life and empowering them to face life's challenges.

Information: Information [4].

Institution: Toon Hermans Huis Maastricht

Primary purpose: To provide a heartwarming and welcoming environment for people with cancer and their loved ones, offering support, activities, and a place to share experiences and find peace and positive energy.

Information: Information [5].

Tool: Cancer Referral Guide

Primary purpose: To provide a comprehensive Cancer Referral Guide that assists patients and their loved ones in finding additional treatments and guidance throughout the course of their cancer journey.

Information: Information [6].