Melanoma QuickStart Workshop for new European Melanoma advocates
27-31 October 2015 Marseille
In October 2015, 16 Melanoma patients and advocates from 9 European countries gathered for the first Melanoma QuickStart workshop, a starter-level workshop combined with a group visit to EADO 2015, jointly organised by MelanomeFrance and the Melanoma Patient Network Europe. Participants were selected based on interest in Melanoma Patient advocacy and willingness to share information with fellow patients and advocates. Workshop language was English, so a reasonable level of English was required. Participants were asked to bring their digital devices of choice to explore a variety of digital communication tools, since sharing relevant information in their own countries was a key aim of this project. The workshop covered aspects of Melanoma advocacy: 1) A comprehensive overview of Melanoma and its treatments plus Q&A session - Prof. Luc Thomas (Lyon Sud). 2) How to access trustworthy medical and Patient relevant information - Violeta Astratinei (Melanoma Romania/MPNE) 3) Basics of Advocacy - Gilly Spurrier (MelanomeFrance/ MPNE)