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The 4th Oncology Clinic was founded in September 2018 at Metropolitan Hospital, inspired and founded by Dr Helena Linardou. Today it is a living centre of comprehensive oncology care, with physicians trained in the United Kingdom and the United States and its own clinical trials centre.

2018year of foundation at Metropolitan Hospital
4 physicians3 medical oncologists and 1 specialist in internal medicine, all trained abroad
20 yearsof clinical research experience of the Clinical Trials Centre's director

The Clinic’s history

Dr Linardou’s vision was joined by the medical oncologist Kostis Sakellariou. The team was gradually completed by specialised physicians with substantial clinical experience and training abroad, and by excellent nursing and administrative staff.

  1. Foundation of the 4th Oncology Clinic

    September 2018, Metropolitan Hospital. Dr Helena Linardou as Director. The Clinical Trials Centre begins.

  2. Administrative management

    Kanella-Maria Gkiati becomes Administrative Director of the Clinic and the Clinical Trials Centre.

  3. A complete multidisciplinary team

    Four physicians, oncology nurses, a clinical psychologist, a dietitian, a clinical trials team and administrative staff.

The team today

All the Clinic’s physicians studied and trained abroad (United Kingdom and United States) and produce clinical and research work of international scope.

TeamCompositionRole
Medical teamDirector, 2 medical oncologists, 1 specialist in internal medicineDiagnosis, treatment planning and follow-up, tumour board
Nursing team1 specialised oncology nurse, 1 nurse working towards oncology specialisationAdministration of treatment, patient education and support
Supportive careClinical psychologist, specialist dietitianPsychological support of patients and families, nutritional follow-up
Clinical trialsDirector with 20 years of experience, trials coordinator, data managerParticipation in Greek and international trials, access to new drugs
Administrative staffTrained secretariatAppointments, secretarial support, arrangement of patients' needs

Cooperation with the Hospital

The team works closely with every department of Metropolitan Hospital, so that patients have access to all the oncology specialties and to every department involved in cancer care.

  • Surgical, radiotherapy and imaging specialties
  • Physiotherapy department
  • Pain clinic
  • Care at home
  • Emergency department, 24 hours a day
  • Clinical pharmacy for the preparation of drugs

Research

The Clinic is an integral member of major research groups in Greece and abroad, such as the Hellenic Cooperative Oncology Group (HeCOG). It takes part in clinical trials and has access to new anticancer drugs not yet available in Greece. See the team’s publications and meet the people of the Clinic.