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. 2019 Aug;27(8):2757-2759.
doi: 10.1007/s00520-019-04810-4. Epub 2019 Apr 17.

The first online conference for breast cancer survivors-SURVIVA 2018: an innovative information tool

Fadime Cenik  1 , Michaela Steinhart  1   2 , Mohammad Keilani  1 , Richard Crevenna  3
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The first online conference for breast cancer survivors-SURVIVA 2018: an innovative information tool

Fadime Cenik et al. Support Care Cancer. 2019 Aug.

Abstract

Purpose: The implementation of a new online conference tool, with the goal of providing competent answers, information, and support from experts in their fields, about diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation in breast cancer patients.

Methods: The implementation process and data of the first online conference are described.

Results: Following the idea and initiative of a breast cancer survivor, and under the umbrella of a leading oncologist in breast cancer treatment, and with the cooperation of further leading experts in the fields, plus their therapeutic teams, the new online conference SURVIVA 2018 was implemented as an innovative platform-free of charge, online, and with easy and anonymous access-to provide breast cancer survivors with in-depth information and help from the leading Austrian experts in their fields. This first online conference for German-speaking breast cancer survivors is an innovative and modern concept, which seems to have been very well accepted.

Conclusion: This concept could also be of interest to survivors of other cancer entities.

Keywords: Breast cancer survivor; Expert; Information; Online conference; Support.

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The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.

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