Portugal: Portugese Leukemia and Lymphoma Association

Member’s description

The APLL is an IPSS, which was created by health professionals from the Oncohematology service of the IPO FG – CROP and family members of the patients. APLL carries out its activity with a commitment to the Human and Scientific Development process, which is imperative to the human condition.

The main objective of this Association is to foster the development of Clinical and Laboratory Research and Treatment, Teaching and Dissemination of Blood Oncological Diseases as well as providing support to patients and their families.

Organizational objectives and key programs

Our organizational objectives are:

• Support patients and their families, not only in a financial aspect but also in psychological support and counseling;
• Organization of postgraduate courses and congresses;
• Disclosure to the public and collaboration with related institutions;
• Support scientific and laboratory research studies.