Greece’s determination to fight cancer

Alasdair Ross, countries editor, "The World Ahead 2024", The Economist

Alasdair Ross Countries editor

GREECE’S PROGRESS & FUTURE IN THE FIGHT AGAINST CANCER
● Greece’s strategy to fight cancer
● HeSMO reflections on cancer priorities
● The need for a national cancer plan
● Cancer “moves” beyond

Adonis Georgiadis, minister of health, Greece
Zenia Saridaki – Zoras, medical oncologist, president of the BoD, Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), director, 1st Oncology Dept., Metropolitan Hospital Athens & Asklepios Diagnosis Crete
George Kapetanakis, president, Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK) 
Mike Holmes, vice-president, global medical & scientific affairs oncology therapeutic area, MSD Global

Adonis Georgiadis Minister of health

Zenia Saridaki – Zoras Medical oncologist and president of the board

George Kapetanakis President

Mike Holmes Vice-president & head, global medical & scientific affairs oncology therapeutic area

Andreas Charalambous, past-president, European Cancer Organisation, fmr president, European Oncology Nursing Society, professor oncology and palliative care

Andreas Charalambous Past-president, European Cancer Organisation, fmr president, European Oncology Nursing Society, professor oncology and palliative care, Cyprus University of Technology

● Public health and cancer prevention policies in Greece
● Social inequalities in public policy making
● Addressing the issue of inequalities in lung cancer
● The establishment of cancer-free cities
● The value of investing in patient health literacy

Eirini Agapidaki, alternate minister, Ministry of health, Greece
Yannis Tountas, emeritus professor of social medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, director, Institute of Social and Preventive Medicine (ISPM)
Andriani Charpidou, pulmonologist, head of clinical trials bureau, 3rd Dept. of Internal Medicine and Laboratory Medical School, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, "Sotiria" Hospital
Michail Nikolaou, medical oncologist, General Anticancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens “Saint Savvas”, vice-president of the BoD, HeSMO
Vasiliki-Rafaela Vakouftsi, president, Greek Patients’ Association (recorded message)

Commentators:
Nikolaos Tsoukalas, medical oncologist, director, Oncology Dept., 401 General Military Hospital, General secretary of the BoD, HeSMO
Ioannis Boukovinas, medical oncologist, head of BIOCLINIC Oncology Unit, Thessaloniki

Moderator:
Mary Bussell, founder, TriMar Strategies

Eirini Agapidaki Alternate minister

Yannis Tountas Emeritus professor of social medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Director

Andriani Charpidou Pulmonologist, head of clinical trials bureau, 3rd Dept. of Internal Medicine and Laboratory Medical School

Michail Nikolaou Medical oncologist, “Saint Savvas” General Anticancer Oncology Hospital of Athens, Vice-president of the board

Nikolaos Tsoukalas Director, oncology dept., Veterans Hospital 417 NIMTS, General secretary of the board

Ioannis Boukovinas Medical oncologist, Head

Mary Bussell Founder

Emily Tiemann, manager, health practice, Economist Impact (recorded message)

Emily Tiemann Manager, health practice

● The value of population screening programs
● The importance of medical awareness on early identification of cancer care patient in primary care services
● The role of referral networks between specialties

Anastasios Boutis, consultant medical oncologist, director, 3rd Med. Oncology Dept., "Theagenio" Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki, treasurer of the BoD, HeSMO
Christos Lionis, emeritus professor, general practice and primary health care, School of Medicine, University of Crete (via connection)
Sofia Agelaki, professor of medical oncology University General Hospital of Heraklion, Laboratory of Translational Oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete

Commentators:
Dimitris Nikas, managing director, Medtronic Hellas
Stylianos Loukides, president, Hellenic Thoracic Society, Professor of Respiratory Medicine, National Kapodistrian University of Athens - Medical School - Attiko University Hospital
Michalis Karamouzis, medical oncologist, professor, medical school, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Anastasios Boutis Consultant medical oncologist, Director, "Theagenio" Anticancer Hospital of Thessaloniki, Treasurer

Christos Lionis Emeritus professor, general practice and primary health-care

Sofia Agelaki Professor of medical oncology

Dimitris Nikas Managing director

Stylianos Loukides President, Hellenic Thoracic Society, Professor of Respiratory Medicine

Michalis Karamouzis Medical Oncologist, Professor, Medical School

Roberta Savli, executive director of public affairs, European Federation of Pharmaceutical Industries and Associations (via connection)

Roberta Savli Executive director of public affairs

● The benefits of early management in clinical outcomes
● The role of biomarkers & new technologies in personalized cancer care 
● The impact of EU HTA regulation in cancer innovation
● Ensuring sustainable financing for cancer innovation
● The need of investing in early cancer care management

Michalis Liontos, medical oncologist, assistant professor of oncology, department of clinical therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, member of the BoD, HeSMO 
Eleni Kourea, professor of pathology, University of Patras, president, Pathology Society
Flora Bacopoulou, head, HTA Committee, Hellenic Ministry of Health, Associate professor of pediatrics – adolescent medicine, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
Nandia Gogozotou, non-executive president, EOPYY, president, Drug Price Negotiation Committee
Kostas Athanasakis, assistant professor in health economics and health technology assessment, Department of Public Health Policy, University of West Attica

Commentator:
Ilias Athanasiadis, medical oncologist, director of oncology clinic, Mitera Hospital

Moderator:
Mary Bussell, founder, TriMar Strategies

Michalis Liontos Medical oncologist, Assistant professor of oncology, Department of Clinical Therapeutics, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Member of the BoD

Eleni Kourea Professor of pathology, University of Patras, President

Flora Bacopoulou Head, HTA Committee, Hellenic Ministry of Health, Associate professor of pediatrics – adolescent medicine

Nandia Gogozotou Non-executive president, EOPYY, President

Kostas Athanasakis Assistant professor in health economics and health technology assessment

Ilias Athanasiadis Μedical oncologist, director of oncology clinic

Mary Bussell Founder

● The reforms of national health system in Greece
● Transforming hospitals into comprehensive cancer care centers
● The benefit of holistic care in clinical outcomes
● The need for introduction of multi-disciplinary teams in the cancer care delivery model
● The benefit of comprehensive cancer centers in cancer patient journey
● The value of RWE on the impact of early diagnosis in cancer

Marios Themistocleous, deputy minister of health, Greece (via connection)
Olga Balaoura, president of the board & CEO, General Anticancer - Oncology Hospital of Athens “Saint Savvas”
Athina Christopoulou, medical oncologist, head, Department of Internal Medicine, 
Division of Clinical Oncology, St. Andrew’s General Hospital of Patra, special secretary of the BoD, HeSMO
Dimitrios Papageorgiou, assistant professor, University of Peloponnese, president, Hellenic Oncology Nursing Society
Paraskevi Michalopoulou, president,  Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer “Alma Zois”, vice-president, Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK)
Thanassis Lopatatzidis, commercial executive director, Affidea  

Commentator:
Eleni Galani, director, 2nd Oncology Clinic, Metropolitan Hospital
Vassilis Balanis, chief executive officer, National Agency for Quality Assurance in Health (ODIPY)

Marios Themistocleous Deputy minister of health

Olga Balaoura Chief executive

Athina Christopoulou Medical oncologist, head, Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Clinical Oncology, St. Andrew’s General Hospital of Patra, Special secretary of the BoD

Dimitrios Papageorgiou Assistant professor, University of Peloponnese, President

Paraskevi Michalopoulou President, Hellenic Association of Women with Breast Cancer, Vice-president

Thanassis Lopatatzidis Commercial executive director

Eleni Galani Director, 2nd Oncology Clinic

Vassilis Balanis Chief executive officer

● The national strategy for cancer: the way forward
● How AI contributes to healthcare
● The role of AI in cancer
● Digital support of lung cancer patients
● The future of clinical trials in cancer

Lilian Venetia Vildiridi, secretary-general for health services, Ministry of Health, Greece
Anastasia Krithara, associate researcher, Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications, NCSR Demokritos, general secretary, Hellenic Artificial Intelligence Society
Nikos Iosif, president, Human Health Intelligence Organization, CEO, Brains I.C.S.
Thanos Kosmidis, co-founder & CEO, Care Across
Christian Hosius, senior clinical director, MSD European Clinical Development

Commentators:
Ioannis Souglakos, medical oncologist, professor of medical oncology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Crete
Emmanouil Saloustros, associate professor of oncology, University of Thessaly, 
member of the BoD, HeSMO (via connection)
Helena Linardou, medical oncologist, director, 4th Oncology, Dept. & Comprehensive
Clinical Trials Center, Metropolitan Hospital 

Lilian Venetia Vildiridi Secretary-general for health services

Anastasia Krithara Associate researcher, Institute of Informatics & Telecommunications, NCSR Demokritos, General secretary

Nikos Iosif President, Human Health Intelligence Organization, Chief executive

Thanos Kosmidis Co-founder & CEO

Christian Hosius Senior clinical director

Emmanouil Saloustros Associate professor of oncology, University of Thessaly, Member of the BoD

Helena Linardou Medical oncologist, director

Sofia Xesfingi, Horizon Europe NCP Health & Cancer Mission, project manager of HNN3.0 & ECHoS in Greece, chair, EEN SG Health

Sofia Xesfingi Horizon Europe NCP Health & Cancer Mission, Project manager of HNN3.0 & ECHoS in Greece, Chair

● Ensuring patients’ access to innovative therapies
● Beyond cancer: How to improve survivors’ experience
● The value of home care and palliative services for cancer patients
● The value of digitalization of cancer care
● The importance of incorporating patients’ voice in cancer policy planning

Aris Angelis, secretary-general for strategic planning, Ministry of Health, Greece
Amanda Psyrri, professor of medical oncology, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, chairman of internal medicine, Attikon University Hospital
Maria Avgoustidou, medical oncologist, Athens Medical Group
Niki Tsouma, president of the board and CEO, IDIKA, e-Government Center for 
Social Security Services
Dafni Kaitelidou, president, National Agency for Quality Assurance in Health (ODIPY)

Commentator:
Paris Kosmidis, head of the second Medical Oncology Department, Hygeia Hospital, 
former president, ESMO
Athanasios Kotsakis, professor of Medical Oncology, University of Thessaly Medical School, Director, University Oncology Clinic, University Hospital of Larissa (via connection)

Aris Angelis Secretary-general for strategic planning

Amanda Psyrri Professor of medical oncology, National Kapodistrian University of Athens, Chairman of internal medicine

Maria Avgoustidou Medical oncologist

Niki Tsouma Chief executive

Dafni Kaitelidou Professor, Department of Nursing, NKUA, Director, Center for Health Services Management and Evaluation, President

Paris Kosmidis Ηead of the second Medical Oncology Department, Hygeia Hospital, Former president

Athanasios Kotsakis Professor of Medical Oncology, University of Thessaly Medical School, Director

Thomas Hofmarcher, health economist, Swedish Institute of Health Economics (IHE) (recorded message)

Thomas Hofmarcher Health economist

● Cancer priorities in Greece

Zenia Saridaki – Zoras, medical oncologist, president of the BoD, Hellenic Society of Medical Oncology (HeSMO), director, 1st Oncology Dept., Metropolitan Hospital Athens &  Asklepios Diagnosis Crete
George Kapetanakis, president, Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK) 

Zenia Saridaki – Zoras Medical oncologist and president of the board

George Kapetanakis President