Ligue genevoise contre le cancer
Genève, Switzerland
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Ligue genevoise contre le cancer is a non-profit association based in Genève, Switzerland working on health, medical research.
The Ligue genevoise contre le cancer is a non-profit association based in Geneva, Switzerland, working on cancer prevention, information and support for people affected by cancer and their relatives, and funding of cancer research in the canton of Geneva. It runs awareness campaigns in schools, workplaces and communities, sun-protection prevention, support and discussion groups, nurse consultations and a research bursary programme. Its activities are funded by donations and membership fees. It is part of the Swiss network of regional cancer leagues.
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Prévention solaire
Health · Switzerland
Awareness programme on UV exposure and skin cancer prevention, running since 2003, with school and public outreach.
Groupes de parole
Health · Switzerland
Weekly support and discussion groups for people affected by cancer and their relatives, facilitated by specialised nurses.
Consultations infirmières après cancer
Health · Switzerland
Nurse consultations offering information and support to people after cancer treatment.
Bourses de recherche en oncologie
Medical research · Switzerland
Research funding and training bursaries for young researchers and doctors in oncology and haematology, run with the Fondation Dr Henri Dubois-Ferrière Dinu Lipatti.
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Fondation Dr Henri Dubois-Ferrière Dinu Lipatti, Four Seasons Hotel des Bergues Geneva, Geneva Sail School
