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EUROPA DONNA - The European Breast Cancer Coalition

EUROPA DONNA - The European Breast Cancer Coalition, is an independent, non-profit organisation whos

02/12/2025

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23/11/2025

💫 Our second and final day of the 17th Pan-European Conference began with a peaceful yoga session — a moment to breathe, connect, and set a positive tone for the day ahead here in Paphos. 🇨🇾💜

The morning opened with the presentation of Europa Donna’s Asks that the European Parliament officially establish 15 October as European Breast Health Day, presented by MEP Romana Jerković and Marzia Zambon.
💬 “Declaring the 15 of October European Breast Health Day will send a strong message: women’s lives matter — and we need your support to make it happen.” — MEP Romana Jerković

MEP Jerković outlined the next steps to carry the motion forward and encouraged all Fora to connect with their national MEPs to help ensure broad support for this milestone.

The programme continued with a powerful session on mental health and emotional resilience led by Stephanie Christodoulidou, followed by inspiring national project presentations from OZ Amazonky, Europa Donna Sweden, and Europa Donna Schweiz - Simply the Breast

We closed the day with our General Assembly and elections, ending a conference filled with collaboration, purpose, and shared commitment.

Leaving Paphos, we feel united and inspired to keep building a Europe where everyone affected by breast cancer receives the care, support, and equity they deserve. 💗🌍

22/11/2025

Day 1 of our 17th Pan-European Conference in beautiful Paphos, Cyprus! 🇨🇾✨

Under the theme “Building bonds, shaping networks for tomorrow”, more than 200 advocates, along with clinicians, experts, and health professionals, joined us to work toward one goal: improving breast cancer care for all.

We were honored that the Minister of Health of Cyprus, Michael Damianos, delivered the opening speech and welcomed everyone.

Former European Commissioner for Health Stella Kyriakides then took the stage, reminding us that breast cancer care is a political responsibility — and that inequalities in screening, treatment, and access to innovation are political choices that need to be made and maintained.
💬 “Health is not a privilege, it is a human right.” — Stella Kyriakides

Prof. Christopher McCabe then spoke about how cost-effectiveness needs to be balanced with quality and equal access, reminding us that “we’re not just moving money — we’re moving health.”

A dynamic panel with Sandra Gallina, Director General for Health and Food Safety, Prof. Matti Aapro, Board member of UICC - Union for International Cancer Control, Stella Kyriakides, and Chris McCabe highlighted the critical current situation of health policy in Europe and the need to keep fighting top-down and bottom-up to make sure it remains high on the political agenda. Sandra Gallina closed with a positive note that investments in prevention strengthen Europe’s workforce and save up to 30 billion euros every year.

In the afternoon, Isabel Mestres presented how the City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) project that she heads strengthens cancer care systems from the ground up at a city level and provided methodological examples including Tbilisi, where she collaborated with EUROPA DONNA GEORGIA. We once again welcomed on stage Sandra Gallina and Prof. Matti Aapro, who discussed with Isabel Mestres and Fiorita Poulakaki, VP of the ED Coalition, addressing inequalities and how to support underserved communities — from language barriers to navigating unfamiliar health systems.

We closed the day with an interactive workshop with Kathy Redmond on crafting advocacy priorities across regions — a reminder that our strength lies in Unity and Cooperation.

🌍 Here’s to a great gathering of over 200 advocates learning from one another, sharing, and shaping the future of breast cancer advocacy — together.
EUROPA DONNA CYPRUS

11/11/2025

🎙️ Roundtable on “Biomarkers, a Game Changer for Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment” with Prof. Carlos Caldas, MD FMedSci

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of hosting an inspiring roundtable with Prof. Carlos Caldas, one of the leading voices in breast cancer research, to discuss how biomarkers are transforming both diagnosis and treatment.

Prof. Caldas highlighted the latest advances in Precision Medicine 2.0, showing how a deeper understanding of tumour ecosystems can guide more effective and personalised therapies. From addressing overtreatment to tackling therapy resistance and relapse, his insights underlined the crucial role biomarkers play in improving patient outcomes.

We thank Prof. Caldas for sharing his expertise and for his continued commitment to advancing breast cancer care.

🔬 Together, we move towards a future where every woman receives truly personalised treatment.

04/11/2025

🩷🌷🌸 Our October ED-News is out!

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month draws to a close, we reflect on a truly inspiring October filled with advocacy, collaboration, and progress. From celebrating Breast Health Day at the European Parliament to representing patient voices at major international events like ESMO 2025 and the European Commission’s HTA Stakeholder Network Meeting, Europa Donna continues to drive change for women across Europe. Thank you to all our members and supporters for your ongoing commitment to our mission — together, we are shaping a future of equitable, patient-centred breast cancer care.

➡️ 🔗 Visit this link to read our October ED-News: https://bit.ly/4oMS9ob
💌 🔗 Visit this link to subscribe to our ED-News: https://bit.ly/4jel5mm

03/11/2025

💗 Fertility and breast cancer: supporting the journey

Each year, hundreds of thousands of people in the EU and millions worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. Many face unique challenges related to fertility, sexuality, and intimacy while rebuilding their lives after treatment.

During , Tanja Spanic Španić, CEO of Europa Donna Slovenija, reminded us that fertility is an essential part of survivorship and quality of life and that still way too many premenopausal women facing breast cancer do not receive proper onco-fertility counseling.

🔺 One key finding from : only half of young women with cancer in Europe report having discussed fertility preservation with a healthcare provider. This gap affects not only future fertility, but also quality of life and prognosis. Oncofertility is not optional and should be part of comprehensive cancer care!

At Europa Donna, we advocate for equal access to fertility preservation and safe pregnancy after breast cancer.

This , we stand with all women in Europe and beyond facing these decisions, because life after breast cancer should include the right to choose motherhood 💕

👉 For more info, check out our White Paper on Cancer and Family Planning: https://bit.ly/4oQ6BvR

29/10/2025

📢 Don’t forget to register for !
📍 Barcelona | 25–27 March 2026

We’re proud that Europa Donna is an equal partner and co-organizer of this impactful international medical conference! 🌟

Join us in shaping the future of multidisciplinary breast cancer care.
🔗 Register here: https://event.eortc.org/ebcc15/individual-registration/

21/10/2025

Hear hear to 10 more years of Cooperation, networking and supporting one another! 👏👏👏 together we are stronger!

16/10/2025

🎀 A historic day for women’s health at the European Parliament! 🎀

On 15 October, Europa Donna took an important step forward for women’s health by presenting a motion to officially declare 15 October as European Breast Health Day at the European Parliament.

The event, hosted by MEPs Romana Jerković and Nikos Papandreou, brought together leading EU figures and health experts, including President of the European Parliament Roberta Metsola and former European Commissioner for Health and past President of Europa Donna Stella Kyriakides, to reaffirm a shared commitment to prevention and equity in breast health.

As Roberta Metsola powerfully stated:
✍ “No one should be left behind simply because of where that woman was born, or what she can afford. That's not the Europe that we work for or the Europe that we believe in. We need to take this message further, outside this room.”

Stella Mastora, President of Europa Donna, echoed this message with an urgent call to action:
💬 “Prevention is an investment, not a cost. We need to invest in a healthier population, and we need to do it now.”

This day marks a milestone in our mission to make breast health a European priority — ensuring that every woman, everywhere, has access to early detection, prevention, screening, and the right to health.

Together, we are shaping a future where prevention saves lives and equity becomes the norm, not the exception. 🌍✨

15/10/2025

🎀 Today is Breast Health Day! 🎀

Every 15 October, Europa Donna calls on women across Europe to take time for their health and make breast health a priority. 💗

This year’s message is clear and simple:
✨ Take time for your health – Go get screened. ✨

Breast cancer screening saves lives. Early detection means better outcomes, more treatment options, and a greater chance of recovery. But we also recognise that access to screening programmes is not equal across Europe. While some countries have well-established systems, others still face challenges in implementation and accessibility.

That’s why, this year, we’re not only raising awareness but also taking action. 💪

Later today, at a special event in the European Parliament, Europa Donna will present a motion to officially declare 15 October as European Breast Health Day, promoting health equity through prevention and screening programmes across all European countries. 🌍💕

🎬 Watch our new campaign video and help us share the message!
🔗 https://youtu.be/y5wflSRY6GY
💗 Together, we can ensure that every woman, everywhere in Europe, has the opportunity to protect her health.

Illustration: Sidsel Sørensen
https://www.sidseldraws.com/

13/10/2025

➡️ Two years ago, Europa Donna launched The Cancer Currency campaign aimed at ensuring that people living with Metastatic Breast Cancer are treated with the same importance as those living with other cancers, and that their lives are counted, their stories understood, and their worth acknowledged.

Through stories, art, and powerful testimonies, this campaign highlighted the urgent need for understanding, support, and action; it came alive on bespoke banknotes featuring the thoughts, dreams, and fears of five European women, all living with MBC.

✨ Today, we look back at its impact - and forward, with renewed commitment, to making sure the voices of people with metastatic breast cancer continue to be heard.
💬 Discover the impact: https://www.thecancercurrency.com/the-impact

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