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European Cancer Organisation

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European Cancer Organisation

Working together to build consensus and achieve improvement in cancer care.

The European Cancer Organisation

Our Mission

To reduce the burden of cancer, improve outcomes and the quality of care for cancer patients, through multidisciplinarity and multiprofessionalism. As the not-for-profit federation of member organisations working in cancer at a European level, we convene oncology professionals and patients to agree policy, advocate for positive change and be the united voice of the European cancer community. Our Vision

To be a vibrant, pro-active, focused, relevant and influential federation, working together for a cancer free future, ensuring that every patient has high quality care and treatment, with access to the full range of professionals needed. To create and develop ever-strengthening relationships between European institutions and the European cancer care community, and with our Member Societies and networks, facilitate collaboration and consensus on focused topics towards tangible and impactful policy improvement. Our Values

Our essential and enduring values are:

-Patient Centricity – Putting cancer patients at the centre of our concerns and activities and strive to do the best for them

- Commitment to Science – Reflecting the very latest scientific knowledge and be completely independent of any vested interests

- Cohesiveness – We believe in the power of combining the efforts of our members and other stakeholders who have a common mission

- Inclusiveness – We seek to include all non-profit organisations that share our mission, vision and values

- Equality and Fairness – All our members have a voice in the organisation and we strive to transcend the interests of any one member

- Openness and Transparency – We are committed to be transparent in and accountable for all that we do

30/01/2026

As we build momentum toward on 4 February, it’s exciting to spotlight how the is transforming cancer care across the continent.

One standout example is — a Europe-wide initiative co-funded under the EU4Health programme that is bringing inter-specialty cancer training to over 100 cancer centres.

This project brings together oncologists, surgeons, nurses, and allied professionals to train as one, integrating their expertise to deliver more holistic patient care.

By breaking down silos between specialties and strengthening collaboration, INTERACT-EUROPE 100 is helping ensure that education meets real-world needs and ultimately improves outcomes for patients across Europe.

👉Learn more: https://www.europeancancer.org/eu-projects/impact/interact-europe-100

29/01/2026

As we approach World Cancer Day on 4 February, the recent report ‘Harnessing AI for Cancer Care in Europe’ highlights how could transform cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment and survivorship if deployed responsibly and equitably.

🤖📈 The European Cancer Organisation calls for clear standards, strong ethics, workforce training and robust data to ensure AI truly benefits patients and health systems.

💡AI has the potential to speed up screening results, improve diagnostic precision, tailor treatments and accelerate research — but only with the right policies and safeguards in place.

👉Read the report and join us in driving better cancer care as we build momentum toward World Cancer Day: https://www.europeancancer.org/resources/publications/harnessing-ai-for-cancer-care-in-europe.html

29/01/2026

Cervical Cancer Awareness Month is ending, but the work to eliminate cervical cancer carries on every day.

Europe has everything needed to prevent this disease, including HPV vaccination and screening. What we do not yet have is equal access across all communities. 🌍

Our ‘Closing the Gaps’ report shows that many countries still use outdated screening models, and that women with lower income, disabilities, migrant backgrounds or reduced digital access are far less likely to be reached. These inequalities must be addressed. 📘

Moving to more accessible screening, improving follow-up pathways and offering options like self-collection can help protect everyone, no matter their circumstances. 💉

Read the report. Discover further resources below. Learn how we can protect every woman from this deadly disease. 🔗

Access the ECO report: https://www.europeancancer.org/closing-gaps-cervical-cancer.html

WHO: https://www.who.int/europe/publications/i/item/WHO-EURO-2024-5631-49185-73415

IARC’s: https://www.iarc.who.int/news-events/iarc-marks-cervical-cancer-awareness-month-2026/

EU Commission’s Knowledge4Policy Portal: https://knowledge4policy.ec.europa.eu/news/january-cervical-cancer-awareness-month_en

29/01/2026

Learn how one country’s cancer screening efforts can help others across Europe. Lithuanian Vice Health Minister Skirmantas Krunkaitis has all the details.

Join the European Cancer Screening and Early Detection Policy Summit to discover:
🔎the role of Lithuania’s National Screening Committee;
🔎the application of Lithuania’s screening programme to the PRAISE-U algorithm; and
🔎the benefits of electronic health records for cancer screening.

You won’t want to miss this.
📆 17–18 February
📌 Brussels & online

Register to attend in person (limited spots available) or to follow online! 🔗 cancerscreening-summit.eu

28/01/2026

Uncovering the numbers behind smarter cancer screening in Europe 🔍

The European Cancer Screening and Early Detection Policy Summit features a session evaluating the cost-effectiveness of screening for lung, prostate and gastric cancer.

1️⃣ Examining the economic case for expanding cancer screening programmes
2️⃣ Highlighting evidence on healthcare costs, long-term savings and wider socioeconomic benefits
3️⃣ Exploring how cost-effectiveness data can better inform policy decisions and resource allocation at the national level

Don’t miss a practical discussion guided by Harry de Koning, Deputy Head and Professor of Public Health & Screening Evaluation, Erasmus MC University Medical Centre, featuring:

💬 Caroline Berchet, Health Economist, OECD
💬 María Lasierra, Technical Officer, Prevention and Health Promotion, WHO Regional Office for Europe
💬 Erik Briers, President, Europa Uomo

See you on 📆 17–18 February in 📌 Brussels & online.
👉 Secure your spot 🔗 cancerscreening-summit.eu

28/01/2026

As we look ahead to on 4 February, UICC is once again leading global efforts to ensure everyone can take part in meaningful, inclusive ways — from sharing personal stories to engaging with powerful resources and actions.

💙 Don’t wait. Get involved!
👉 https://www.worldcancerday.org/take-action

28/01/2026

Building on the momentum of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Mission on Cancer, cancer professionals, patient representatives, and decision makers are calling on the EU to continue this success story.

But progress against cancer depends on sustained investment and political commitment in the EU’s next long-term budget.

On World Cancer Day, hear
💬 Isabel Rubio, president of ECO, and
💬 Alex Filicevas, chair of WECAN
during a special meeting of the European Parliament Intergroup on Cancer and Rare Diseases.

Space is limited, so register today!

🔗https://www.europeancancer.org/events/403:a-call-for-an-eu-budget-that-delivers-for-health-cancer-and-rare-diseases.html

📅 Tuesday, 3 February
⏰ 10:00–11:30 CET
📍 European Parliament, Room 5E2

N.B. This event is only available for in-person attendees.

27/01/2026

Women across Europe face a variety of inequalities when trying to access effective healthcare. This can and must change!

On 28 January, the European Society of Gynecology Oncology (ESGO) will host a High-Level Policy Event at the European Parliament bringing together policymakers, clinicians, patient advocates and key stakeholders to discuss how to address a woman’s unmet health needs in Europe.

The event, hosted by MEPs Vytenis Andriukaitis, Tilly Metz and Romana Jerković, will focus on persistent inequalities across prevention, diagnosis and treatment – and, crucially, on how more coordinated and patient-centred approaches can help close these gaps across Europe.

📌 During the discussion, ESGO will:
• launch its position paper, and
• present a proposal for an EU-wide network of Centres of Excellence for Women’s Health, aimed at improving quality of care, reducing disparities and supporting Member States in implementing evidence-based standards.

📍 European Parliament, Brussels�
🕛 12:00–14:00 CET�
💻 Follow it live-streamed: https://www.youtube.com/live/lxuT0iA62sU

27/01/2026

Meet the leader who helped change the course of cancer screening in Europe 💡

The European Cancer Screening and Early Detection Policy Summit is proud to welcome Vlastimil Válek, former Minister of Health of the Czech Republic.

During the 2022 Czech Presidency of the Council of the EU, and under his tenure as Health Minister, updated screening recommendations were adopted, expanding EU guidance to include prostate, lung and gastric cancer screening.

This milestone marked a major advance for cancer prevention and early detection across Europe. 🔬

Hear the details of how it came to be and explore how the EU-funded PRAISE-U, SOLACE and TOGAS projects can build on that success.

📆 17–18 February
📌 Brussels & online

Register to attend in person (limited spots available) or to follow online! 🔗 cancerscreening-summit.eu

27/01/2026

On World Cancer Day, unity matters more than ever. 🚨

With 2.7 million Europeans diagnosed with cancer each year and 1.28 million dying from it, this disease remains one of the greatest public health challenges of our time.

Members of the European Parliament from across the political spectrum are now coming together to send a strong and clear message: the EU must continue to reach higher in the fight against cancer, childhood cancer and rare diseases.

Building on the momentum of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, they're calling for an EU long-term budget that sustains better cancer prevention, research, treatment and survivorship.

Join us for this vital meeting.

📅 Tuesday, 3 February
⏰ 10:00–11:30 CET
📍 European Parliament, Room 5E2

Register now 👉https://www.europeancancer.org/events/403:a-call-for-an-eu-budget-that-delivers-for-health-cancer-and-rare-diseases.html

26/01/2026

The upcoming European Cancer Screening and Early Detection Policy Summit will show how to transform novel pilot projects into vast, life-saving initiatives across Europe.🎯

This interactive exchange focuses on how cancer screening implementation works in practice, bringing together local representatives from PRAISE-U, SOLACE and TOGAS projects to
1️⃣ share key lessons from implementation studies,
2️⃣ tackle common challenges around invitations, equity, personalised approaches and sustainability, and
3️⃣ show how pilot insights can support broader uptake beyond individual projects.

Join the discussion led by Tit Albreht, Head of the Centre for Health Care, National Institute of Public Health of Slovenia, with:

💬 Robert Greene, President, Patient Inclusive Advocacy Foundation
💬 Monique Roobol, PRAISE-U Project Representative
💬 Emily Nischwitz, SOLACE Project Representative
💬 Bojan Tepeš, TOGAS Project Representative

Meet us in 📌 Brussels & online, on 📆 17–18 February.

👉 Register now 🔗 cancerscreening-summit.eu

26/01/2026

It’s time to take stock.

On World Cancer Day, EU’s Health Commissioner, Olivér Várhelyi, will deliver a keynote address marking five years of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and outlining a vision for the future of EU cancer policy.

🎯 Reflecting on progress made
🎯 Reaffirming political commitment
🎯 Discussing how Europe can continue to improve cancer prevention, care, research and survivorship

Space is limited, so register today. 🔗https://www.europeancancer.org/events/403:a-call-for-an-eu-budget-that-delivers-for-health-cancer-and-rare-diseases.html

📅 Tuesday, 3 February
⏰ 10:00–11:30 CET
📍 European Parliament, Room 5E2

Please note this event is only available for in-person attendees.

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