Finland: The Finnish CML Patient Network

Member’s description

The aim of the Association is to safeguard the best possible support for cancer patients and their loved ones during treatment and rehabilitation. The Association is active in patient advocacy and involved in national HTA processes. The Association is a member of the Cancer Association of Finland and part of the Cancer Society of Finland. The Association provides peer support (e.g. in over 25 closed Facebook groups) and produces patient guides in Finnish, Swedish and some in English.

Contact Address

Malminkaari 5 b
00700 Helsinki
Finland
http://www.syopapotilaat.fi/en

Key Contacts

Jenni Tamminen-Sirkiä
Executive Director
+358 44 556 1132
Emma Andersson
Advocacy Specialist
+358451045836

Information

Board of Directors

- 10

Year of establishment

- 1971

CMLAN member since

- 2004

No. of members

- 120