The Cyprus Crohn's and Colitis Association (CYCCA) invites you to a different, open and heartfelt discussion entitled:

“What Is It That You Carry in Your Belly?”

A discussion about Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, through the real-life experience of a patient and the people who are by his side every day.

Thanasis Sylvestros will share his personal journey with us, from diagnosis and treatment to the challenges he faced, surgery, living with a stoma, and returning to everyday life.

Joining him will be:

Dr. Theodora Kalli – Gastroenterologist

Dr. Georgios Markidis – Colorectal Surgeon

Isavella Chatzichristofi – Clinical Dietitian / Nutritionist

Cleopatra Kosma – Sales Manager, Anastasios Mavrogenis Ltd – Coloplast

Through the discussion and questions from the audience, we will explore different aspects of living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), with honesty, openness and without taboos.

An event for patients, families, friends, healthcare professionals, as well as anyone who wishes to learn more and better understand what it means to live with Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis.

Friday, 23 October 2026
18:30

Historical & Folklore Archive Hall of the Municipality of Aradippou
(formerly THOI)
Apostolos Loukas Square

Admission is free

The event is held under the auspices of the Mayor of Aradippou, Mr. Christodoulos Partou, and the Cyprus Society of Gastroenterology.

We look forward to welcoming you to an honest, human and open conversation without taboos.