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Info evening: life after treatment

23. 9. 2026, 17:00 - 19:00
Netherlands
Olijf celebrates World GO Day with an event about: Life After Treatment: Moving Forward and Coping with Fear of Recurrence On Wednesday, 23 September, Stichting Olijf, together with Leiden University Medical Center (LUMC) and Scarabee Cancer Support Centre, is organizing an evening dedicated to rebuilding your life after cancer treatment and coping with the fear of recurrence. This event is open to everyone affected by gynaecological cancer. Presentation by Mira Reus, Healthcare Psychologist (GZ-psychologist) at SanaVera, a counselling centre for cancer patients in Schiedam

Organization

Stichting Olijf is the Dutch patient advocacy organisation for people affected by gynaecological cancer, including ovarian, cervical, endometrial, vulvar, vaginal cancer and trophoblast diseases. Olijf offers information, peer support and a community where patients and their loved ones can connect with others who understand their experiences. Through volunteers with lived experience, Olijf organises information meetings, support groups and awareness activities. The organisation also represents the patient perspective in healthcare, research and policy, helping to improve care and quality of life for everyone affected by gynaecological cancer.