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Serbian Association for Cancer Research SDIRSACR
Center Milica”, the Republic Health Insurance Fund (RFZO) officially accepted patients’ organization proposal with the
aim of accepting initiatives to add an innovative therapy to the reimbursement list for the treatment of three subtypes
of breast cancer patients.
This patient organization has long been a member of professional networks such as ESMO (European Society for
Medical Oncology) and ENGAGe (European Network of Gynecological Cancer Advocacy Groups), actively participating
in conferences where they share patients experiences with medical oncologists, surgeons, radiologists, and physicians
from various specialties. The goal is to provide more insight into the effects of therapies and the best approaches for
supporting women on their path to recovery, because every experience is, in fact, an opportunity for learning. The
members of this organization turn that shared experience into strength, so they can offer genuine support to every
woman facing this journey.
A quote often attributed to Jovan Jovanović Zmaj says: “Knowledge is the only thing that grows by sharing.”
That is why I thank the Serbian Association for Cancer Research for the opportunity to share my experience, from being
“just” a mom to becoming an expert in the field of patient advocacy, and to offer my support to anyone who believes
I may have answers to the questions they are interested in.

Novi Sad, July 22nd, 2025
Ana Pataki, MSc

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