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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 21h

Eating well during treatment can be challenging. But a nourishing bite or a sip of water can bring comfort & energy.

The step you should take today for your mental well-being is to have a healthy bite 🍏 & drink enough🚰 to stay hydrated.

#SupportingYourMind #DigestiveCancers

Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 1d

Did you know that famous storyteller Hans Christian Andersen died in 1875 from #LiverCancer?
His story shows that liver cancer can impact anyone’s life, regardless of age, background, or legacy.

Learn more about how to prevent it⏩ buff.ly/mpDfr4B

#LCAM #LiverHealth

Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 2d

Movement looks different for everyone. On tough days, even a few steps count. 🚶 🚶‍♀️

Today’s suggestion to take care of your #MentalHealth is to move your body in a way that feels right for you.

Walk with us using our free step counter called #StepApp 📲https://stepapp.digestivecancers.eu

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 3d

Start the week with this simple step from our Mental Health Action Plan💙
Stay with us over the coming days as we share practical ways to prioritise your mental wellbeing, leading up to #WorldMentalHealthDay and the launch of our new patient guide.

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 3d

Living with a digestive cancer can deeply affect your daily life. Taking just 5–10 minutes to pause, whether through breathing, meditation, prayer, or quiet reflection, can help your body and mind reset.  🧠

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 3d

The key takeaways were:
🔸 Taking into account patient perspectives in clinical trials
🔸 Facilitate clear communication, empowerment, and support
🔸 Ensure a better collaboration among patients, clinicians, and researchers
🔸 Adopt a Patient-centred approach
#DigestiveHealth

Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 3d

In her speech on “Clinical Trial Challenges from the Patient Perspective: Insights from the Digestive Cancer Community,” Zorana highlighted the need to make research more relevant and responsive to real patient experiences.

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 3d

This morning at #UEGWeek, Zorana Maravic, CEO of DiCE, joined the UEG Digestive Health Roundtable to discuss how patient perspectives can shape the future of digestive health.

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 4d

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 4d

Today, at #uegweek, we had that chance to present our advocacy, research and awareness-raising work for patients across 🇪🇺 together with other patient organisations, all working towards the same goal of building a healthier future for our society!

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 4d

Don’t miss DiCE CEO Zorana Maravic speaking today from ⏰ 15:00 to 16:00 at the Patient Leaders Section, together with @pce-europe.bsky.social and the European Coalition for People Living with Obesity, in the @myueg.bsky.social Community Area!

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 4d

DiCE team is in Berlin 🇩🇪 for UEG Week 2025!

We look forward to engaging with key stakeholders, experts, and the broader digestive cancer community to strengthen collaboration and drive progress for patients across 🇪🇺.

Stay tuned for more from #UEGWeek!

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OncoDaily @oncodaily.bsky.social · 6d

Digestive Cancers Europe - Protecting Your Body’s Main Filter: Spotlight on Liver Cancer

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#OncoDaily #Oncology #Cancer #Health #Medicine #MedEd #MedOnc #MedNews #LiverCancer #DiCE

Protecting Your Body’s Main Filter: Spotlight on Liver Cancer - Digestive Cancers Europe - OncoDaily

Protecting Your Body’s Main Filter: Spotlight on Liver Cancer - Digestive Cancers Europe / cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, Digestive Cancers Europe, HCC,

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 6d

DiCE proudly support the International #ILCM & its first global Patient Charter for #HCC.

Together, we call for early diagnosis, personalised care, and equal access to treatment and research, ensuring every #LiverCancer patient is heard & supported.

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ILCM Patient Charter: A Global Call for Liver Cancer Rights - Digestive Cancers Europe

We proudly support the International Liver Cancer Movement (ILCM) and its first global Patient Charter for Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC). Together, we call for early diagnosis, personalised care,…

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 6d

On 11 Sept, DiCE joined experts, policymakers, and researchers in Rome 🇮🇹 for the 3⃣rd #TOGAS Conference.

Participants shared ideas on strengthening collaboration and advancing evidence-based approaches to reduce gastric cancer across 🇪🇺.
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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 8d

Learn more: digestivecancers.eu/liver-cancer...
#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth #LiverCancerInHistory

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 8d

This October, during #LCAM2025, we spotlight influential figures throughout history who have been diagnosed with #LiverCancer.

A powerful reminder that liver cancer can affect anyone and that awareness & action drive earlier detection and better outcomes.

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 8d

Last week, DiCE joined #EFPIA #LifeSciencesWeek.
The main message was clear: robust EU policies, combined with a patient-focused approach, are crucial for ensuring timely access to innovative cancer treatments for everyone and more equitable healthcare systems in 🇪🇺.

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 13d

Join our educational webinar dedicated to #PatientAdvocates, where we’ll explore the role of #patents in shaping the availability of #medicines.

🗓️ 6 Nov 2025
⏰16:00 CET
🖥️ On Zoom

👉 Register: buff.ly/N4AKpJy

#MakingAccessHappen #DiCE

Patents: Empowering Advocates Through Knowledge

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 14d

We're looking for:
🔬 Medical & Scientific Projects Officer
📣 Communications Officer

Join us to reduce the impact of digestive cancers across🇪🇺. You'll be part of a team of individuals committed to making a real difference!
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#hiring #SciComm #science

Job Opportunities at DiCE

🌟 Are You Ready to Transform Your Career and Make a Difference? 🚀 If you're itching to channel your talents into meaningful actions, eager to grow professionally and as a part of something bigger,…

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 14d

Today, on #WorldCancerResearchDay, we want to highlight the importance of research and scientific innovations in uncovering the hidden causes of digestive cancers and shaping the future of prevention.
Learn more➡️ digestivecancers.eu/eu-funded-pr...
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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 14d

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DISCERN: Home

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 14d

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DISCERN: Home

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 14d

Through the EU-funded DISCERN project, DiCE is helping to shed light on colorectal cancer. By deepening our understanding of colorectal cancer and its distribution across Europe, DISCERN is paving the way for more effective prevention and, ultimately, better outcomes for patients.

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 14d

Through the EU-funded #DISCERN project, DiCE is helping to shed light on #CRC. By deepening our understanding of #CRC & its distribution across 🇪🇺, DISCERN is paving the way for more effective prevention and, ultimately, better outcomes for patients.
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