Moldova: Viața Continuă – Oncology Patients Association

 

Organisation Profile

 

Viața Continuă – Oncology Patients Association is a non-governmental patient organization from the Republic of Moldova dedicated to supporting people affected by cancer and their families. Our work focuses on improving access to reliable information, psychosocial support, quality healthcare services, and meaningful patient participation throughout the cancer journey.

We promote a patient-centered approach to cancer care and work to strengthen the voice of patients within healthcare systems, cancer policies, research, and decision-making processes.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people affected by cancer through patient advocacy, psycho-oncological and psychosocial support, patient navigation, education, and meaningful patient involvement in healthcare and policy development.

OUR MAIN ACTIVITIES

• Patient advocacy and promotion of the rights and needs of people affected by cancer;
• Patient navigation and support throughout the cancer care pathway;
• Psychological and psycho-oncological support;
• Education and reliable information for patients and caregivers;
• Support groups and community-based psychosocial programs;
• Promotion of cancer rehabilitation and quality of life;
• Awareness-raising and cancer prevention initiatives;
• Collaboration with healthcare professionals, researchers, patient organizations, and other stakeholders;
• Participation in national and international patient advocacy initiatives.

AREAS OF INTEREST

A key area of our work is the integration of mental health, psychosocial care, rehabilitation, and quality-of-life support into cancer care.

We are also committed to strengthening support for people affected by rare and complex cancers, including sarcomas, where timely diagnosis, access to specialized multidisciplinary care, rehabilitation, psychosocial support, and reliable patient information are particularly important.

INTERNATIONAL ENGAGEMENT

Viața Continuă is actively involved in European and international patient advocacy initiatives and networks. We value international collaboration, exchange of expertise, capacity building, and meaningful patient involvement in healthcare and policy development.

Through our partnerships, we aim to bring the experiences and needs of patients from the Republic of Moldova into the wider European and global cancer advocacy community, while bringing international good practices and patient-centered approaches to our local community.

OUR COMMITMENT

We believe that the patient’s voice should be present at every level of cancer care — from the individual treatment journey to the development of healthcare services, research, and public health policies.

We are committed to building partnerships that create meaningful and sustainable improvements in the lives of people affected by cancer.