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Feb 4, 2025, 06:48

A Historic Moment in Cancer Care: Greece Launches National e-Platform for Cancer Patients

At the 9th Annual Conference of ELLOK, Minister of Health Adonis Georgiadis stood before an audience of patients, advocates, and healthcare professionals. But this wasn’t just another policy speech this was a groundbreaking announcement that will revolutionize oncology care in Greece.

He began by sharing his personal story, a story that later on shaped his political decisions:

“I was ten years old when I lost my mother. I know firsthand what it means to watch someone you love battle cancer. The side effects, the uncertainty of clinical trials, the endless hope that the treatment will work. Not as a Minister, but as a human being, I can no longer stand by and watch my fellow citizens suffer.”

And with those words, he announced something that will forever change the landscape of cancer care in Greece – the launch of an official e-platform for cancer patients.

For too long, cancer patients in Greece have navigated a fragmented system, their needs often lost in bureaucracy. But this new digital platform will place patients at the center of their care. It will allow them to report side effects, communicate their needs, and access the best available treatments. The data will be securely protected accessible only to their doctors, without intermediaries – no nurses, no secretaries.

“This platform is the flagship of Greece’s digital transformation in healthcare. It will completely change the landscape of cancer care, putting Greece on the level of EU standards – and even surpassing them.”

The vision is clear: a future where every cancer patient in Greece receives top-quality care, guided by real-time data, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and international collaboration.

Launch and Implementation Timeline:

February 4, 2025 – The platform launches on World Cancer Day during the 9th ELLOK Conference.
By summer 2025, 3 oncology hospitals will adopt this system
By the end of 2025, 12 oncology hospitals will have integrated this system, ensuring that no patient is left behind.

This initiative marks a historic leap forward in Greece’s fight against cancer. A game-changer for patients, physicians, and the entire healthcare system. It is not just an initiative. It is a promise—a commitment to transforming cancer care and offering hope where it is needed most.

A Historic Moment in Cancer Care: Greece Launches National e-Platform for Cancer Patients