18 Nov. 2025 - 18:30
This event aims to promote health literacy, clarify doubts, and raise awareness about colorectal cancer prevention, highlighting the work carried out by the Champalimaud Foundation in this area.
Colorectal cancer remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in Portugal, and awareness with knowledge can save lives.
Polyps, what they are and how they’re treated, Ricardo Rio-Tinto, Champalimaud Foundation
When can we avoid surgery for rectal cancer, Laura Fernandez, Champalimaud Foundation
Minimally invasive surgery, José Azevedo, Champalimaud Foundation
The role of exercise, Pedro Saint-Maurice and Carla Malveiro, Champalimaud Foundation
CCCY - Champalimaud Colorectal Cancer in the Young, José Azevedo, Champalimaud Foundation
André Valente, Director of the António Champalimaud Vision Award and Member of the Ethics Committee, Champalimaud Foundation
Gil Gonçalves, Deputy Chair Surgical Oncology, Pancreatic Cancer Centre, Champalimaud Foundation
Margarida Santos, Family Doctor, Health Communicator (SIC Notícias) and Host of the Podcast “Consulta Aberta”
Vítor Neves, Patient Advocate and President of EuropaColon Portugal
Please note that this event will be conducted in Portuguese.
Public event. Free entrance. Please register via this link by 17 November.
