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Introduction
This 4th Systemic Sclerosis World congress that was held in Lisbon, Portugal – February 18-20, 2016 was consisted of the best experience we had in the previous congresses, emphasising clinically relevant developments in the field with a focus on aspects of care to improve the quality of life for patients with scleroderma worldwide.
The combination of hands-on workshops, lectures, oral presentations, and sponsored sessions provided an exciting mix of extraordinary experiences.
Program information
The Patient Programme for the Fourth World Systemic Sclerosis Congress will consist of interactive sessions of lectures and discussion between consultants and patients. Lectures will be given in English but translated into Portuguese and Spanish. Some topics will be covered in smaller groups and in different languages.
Experts will answer question such as:
- What are the options in treating SSc?
- Is the heart involved?
- Why is breathing so difficult?
- What can I do to help my digestion problems?
- What can be done about the pain in my feet?
- Should I consider a transplant?
- Can I try to get pregnant safely?
- What new therapies are available now?
- What are researchers and FESCA doing for us?
- How can I cope with my fatigue?
- Can I get help as a man with SSc?
- How can my family and I deal with depression?
- How can children with SSc learn to cope?
The patient congress will also include interactive exercise and breathing sessions, plus a round-table networking meeting for leaders of patient groups the afternoon before the congress, and plenty of networking opportunities during it.