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Serbian Association for Cancer Research SDIRSACR

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Contribution of non-profit organizations and charity foundations to the development of
comprehensive functional and psychological rehabilitation of cancer patients
in cooperation with leading oncological institutions

Anastasiia Bakhvalova , Liliya Antipova , Anna Kolesnikova 2
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1N.P Napalkov Saint Petersburg Clinical Research and Practical Centre for Specialized Types of Medical Care (Oncological), Saint
Petersburg, Russia
2Regional public non-profit organization of assistance to cancer patients «Together we are stronger»

Keywords: cancer rehabilitation, cancer rehab, psychosocial rehabilitation, physical rehabilitation, non-profit
organizations

Background: Most studies prove the special need for comprehensive physical, psychological and social
rehabilitation for cancer patients. At the same time medical institutions accompany patient at the first
stages: medical and early postoperative. In this regard, the involvement of non-profit organizations
and charity funds in developing the accessibility of the oncorehabilitation system is extremely relevant.
Materials and methods: From 2019 to 2025 the study with a retrospective analysis includes projects and initiatives
implemented by regional public non profit organization «Together we are stronger» for cancer patients on the basis of
key medical oncological institutions of St. Petersburg.
Results: During the five-year period more than 15,000 cancer patients were covered by specialized programs in
psychological, physical and social rehabilitation. Among the main implemented projects: weekly group classes in
physical therapy and Scandinavian walking, weekly aquaerobic classes with a visit to gala cameras, regular individual
and group classes with psychologists using various art therapy techniques (metaphorical cards, fairy-tale therapy,
psychodrama, sand therapy etc.), as well as neurographs, psychological support of patients at their first appointment
to cancer center, regular meetings with chefs and culinary master classes for cancer patients on proper nutrition,
nutritional support and formation of food habits, as well as online vibrations with dietary and nutritionists doctors.
Additionally, 10 «field» programs of complex rehabilitation in groups combining both exercise therapy (Scandinavian
walking, gypsum, yoga) and psychological training were conducted at sanatoriums of St. Petersburg.
Regular conferences in «Patients' school» format on treatment and recovery after cancer on the basis of key St.Petersburg
medical institutions. In addition, «Together we are stronger» develops and publishes recommendations for cancer
patients receiving drug treatment, radiation therapy, recommendations for nutritional support and balanced nutrition
during anticancer therapy, as well as psychological manuals.
Conclusions: AThe involvement of non-profit organizations and charity funds in the process of comprehensive
rehabilitation of cancer patients allows to create a continuous process of psychological, physical and social restoration
and better informing for patients and their family regarding the diagnostics, treatment and rehabilitation after
anticancer therapy.

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Dietary modulation of inflammation in breast cancer patients on aromatase inhibitors: randomized
controlled trial

Vesna Vucic , Danijela Ristic-Medic , Maja Milosevic , Andjelija Cukic , Simonida Bobic , Marijana Milovic-
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Kovacevic , Nebojsa Ivanovic , Aleksandra Arsic 1
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1Group for Nutritional Biochemistry and Dietology, Center of Excellence in Nutrition and Metabolism, Institute for Medical
Research, National Institute of Republic of Serbia, University of Belgrade, Belgrade, Serbia
2Department for Radiation Oncology and Diagnostics, Institute of Oncology and Radiology of Serbia, Belgrade, Serbia
3Medical School, University of Belgrade, Department of Surgical Oncology, University Hospital Medical Center Bezanijska kosa,
Belgrade, Serbia
Keywords: breast cancer, anti-inflammatory diet, cytokines, aromatase inhibitors, nutritional immunology

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