On 15 October, the International Congress Centre Burgas will host an open meeting organised by the Association of Patients with Oncological Diseases (APOD).

The event will combine discussions with large-scale free preventive medical examinations. On 15 October, the examinations will take place as part of the largest campaign of its kind in Bulgaria, organised by the Bulgarian Breast Cancer Association (BBCA), the Mpowerd Women Riders Association, and supported by Burgas Municipality.

The meeting will begin at 16:00. Admission is completely free and the event is open to people diagnosed with cancer, as well as their partners, children and friends. Special attention will be given to practical advice, including how to choose medical skincare products during radiotherapy and chemotherapy, how to cope emotionally with isolation at home, and information about the new ovarian cancer awareness campaign, “Care for Generations”.

For more information, visit oncobg.info