• Certainty of finding in the Association a human and specialised landmark

• Breaking out of the condition of inner solitude

• Opportunity to express emotions and fears freely

• Greater ability to cope with change

• Possibility of transforming a frightening experience into an occasion for giving a new meaning to life

• Reinforcement of self-esteem and self-sufficiency

• Awareness of contributing to one’s own process of treatment, healing and self-improvement

• Reinforcement of the physical energies and better tolerance of the oncology therapies

• Greater strength in dealing with difficult physical conditions

• Better use of health and social facilities, with resulting benefits for the patients, their families and the community