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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.

About us

The Association of Cancer Patients in Finland promotes the interests of cancer patients. The aim of the Association is to safeguard the best possible support for cancer patients and their loved ones during treatment and rehabilitation, as well as reduce the adverse effects in society caused by cancer diseases. The Association is a member of the Cancer Association of Finland and part of the Cancer Society of Finland.

The Association is a member of the Cancer Association of Finland and part of the Cancer Society of Finland.

In its operations, the Association observes the principle of patient-centred care, which emphasises the patients’ individual needs and opportunities of influence. This principle guides both the promotion of patients’ interests and the development of our services. The Association collaborates with other patient organisations, national authorities, health care institutions and other stakeholders. The Association is also coordinating the EUPATI Finland National Platform.

The Association produces reliable information about cancer diseases and their treatment, as well as maintains a comprehensive selection of patient guides.

The patient networks provide an opportunity for diverse peer support.

You can download the 2020 annual report in PDF format (in Finnish): Annual report 2020.
Half of the members of the Association of Cancer Patients in Finland’s Board of Directors are patient members.

The chair of the board for the Association of Cancer Patients in Finland is Leena Eloranta, Lappeenranta.

Sirpa Yksjärvi, Jyskä (vice-chair)

Matti Järvinen, Vantaa

Riikka-Leena Manninen, Ylöjärvi

Kirsi Niinimäki, Helsinki

Kimmo Satola, Helsinki

Maria Buchert, Espoo

Aimo Strömberg, Hyvinkää

Hanna Mäenpää, Tampere (D. Med., Oncology Specialist, special qualification in palliative medicine)

Tuula Nikkilä, Mietoinen

Juha Wirekoski, Joensuu

The Association of Cancer Patients in Finland’s Board transparently informs its involvement, information can be requested from jenni.tamminen-sirkia(at)syopapotilaat.fi or +358 44 556 1132.
Cancer patients are members of the Finnish Cancer Society and part of the Cancer Organisations. The Cancer Organisations include the Finnish Cancer Society (central office) and its member associations: 12 regional cancer associations with local branches and five nationwide patient organisations. The Cancer Foundation and the Finnish Cancer Registry are also part of the Cancer Organisations.

Billing

Suomen Syöpäpotilaat –
Business number 0239008-1
Online billing address: 003702390081
Intermediary: 003708599126 (Open Text)

If you cannot switch to online billing, you can send an invoice via email to suomensyopapotilaat@app.fennoa.com.

Street address

Siltasaarenkatu 4

Globaalikeskus, 7th floor

00530 Helsinki

If you are thinking of visiting our office without an appointment, please call us to make sure we’re available. Please ring the doorbell that says ‘Globaalikeskus’ on the street level. On the 7th floor, please ring our own doorbell.