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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Jun 25

📅 Get ready to make the most of EORTC’s upcoming events!

Mark your calendars 👇

#CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials #Oncology #EORTCevents #PatientDays #EBCC15 #Stats2026 #MCCRworkshop #ENASymp26

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 16m

Just published!

Our EORTC-1219/DAHANCA-29 trial shows that prospective case reviews (p-ICR) improve radiotherapy planning in head & neck cancer.

✅ Better delineation & protocol compliance
📊 Dose planning stayed high

🔗 eortc.org/publications/

#Radiotherapy #QualityAssurance #EORTC #ClinicalTrials

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 3h

📢 This #PinkOctober, EORTC highlights #EBCC15 — the 15th European Breast Cancer Conference with EUSOMA & Europa Donna.

🗓️ 25–27 March 2026, Barcelona
📝 Abstracts open until 3 November: event.eortc.org/ebcc15/call-...

#EORTCBreast #CancerResearch #Oncology

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 1d

🔬 On the occasion of @eanm.org, #EORTC highlights its work in nuclear medicine :

✅ LUMEN-1: Brain tumours

✅ RENALUT: Kidney cancer

✅ PEACE III: Prostate cancer

Improving outcomes, expanding options.

Read the full article: www.eortc.org/blog/2025/10...

#RLT #CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 1d

🚀Exciting News!

We're proud to support the launch of the World Health Organization Global Clinical Trial Forum (#GCTF) network.

This vital network aims to advance the Global Action Plan for Clinical Trials Ecosystem Strengthening and promote best practices worldwide.

👉 www.who.int/news/item/07...

WHO launches the Global Clinical Trials Forum

WHO has today launched the Global Clinical Trials Forum (GCTF), a global, multi-stakeholder network to strengthen clinical trial environments and infrastructure at national, regional and global levels...

www.who.int

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 3d

📢 New publication alert!

#EORTC CEO Denis Lacombe leads a new publication reflecting the DE-ESCALATE prostate #cancertrial.

The article calls for proportionate EU regulation to support pragmatic, patient-centred trials.

🔗Read more: www.eortc.org/publications/

#CancerResearch #ClinicalTrials

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 9d

Proud to support @bigxresearch.bsky.social Pink October webinar on 22 Oct!

A vital dialogue on climate change & breast cancer research.

Let’s rethink trials for a healthier planet & better outcomes.

🔗All the information here: eortc.org/event/bigs-a...
bigagainstbreastcancer.org/events/big-p...

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 10d

📢 Today, at the NASEM National Cancer Policy Forum, our colleague Claire Piccinin will present perspectives from EORTC on patient-centred initiatives and ongoing efforts to promote the impactful use of patient-reported outcome data 👇

www.nationalacademies.org/event/44567_...

#QLG @qol.eortc.org

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 15d

LIVE from @europarl.europa.eu. EORTC, MEPs Metz & Jerkovic call for treatment optimisation through independent research.

📢EORTC & @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social launched a White Paper at this event urging broad support to improve Europe’s health outcomes.

Read more: www.eortc.org/blog/2025/09...

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 15d

On #WorldCancerResearchDay, #EORTC stands for independent clinical research that puts patients first.

Too many face avoidable toxicity from high-dose cancer drugs.

We’re rethinking what “effective” means: right dose, right duration, right outcome.

#WCRD #CancerResearch #ClinicalResearch

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 16d

The DREAM trial (first EORTC-JCOG intergroup study) is now published in JAMA Surgery!

Made possible by the EORTC Fellowship, this global academic partnership shows how collaboration drives impactful cancer research.

🔗 jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...

#DREAMTrial #GlobalOncology

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Sep 8

Yesterday was World Radiotherapy Awareness Day. A day to reflect on radiotherapy’s impact.

Take a look at a recent study on how tumour irradiation can trigger immunogenic responses.

Radiotherapy is evolving beyond local control.

🔗 Read more: doi.org/10.1016/j.ra...

#RTQA

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Sep 5

The Boots Group & EORTC support World Radiotherapy Awareness Day.
Mrs. Ornella Barra, CEO of Boots, shares why radiotherapy matters & why access must be equal.
EORTC’s E²-RADIatE is Europe’s only radiation oncology platform driving innovation with real-world data.
studio.youtube.com/video/CcyY-6...

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Sep 2

🔔 New in @thelancetoncol.bsky.social:
Policy review led by Ian Tannock & Madeline Pe with EORTC & CSO highlights the critical role of patient quality of life data in the evaluation of treatments for people with advanced cancer.
📖Read more: www.eortc.org/blog/2025/09...
#CancerResearch #QualityofLife

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Sep 2

📢 EORTC is hiring a full-time Events and Communications Assistant!

Support international meetings & contribute to impactful communications.

Are you organised, detail-oriented & passionate about events?

👉 Apply now: www.eortc.org/job/events-c...

#EventsJobs #EORTC #CancerResearch

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Sep 1

A call for equity in cancer care from HRH Princess Dina.
Radiotherapy is vital for 1 in 2 cancer patients, yet access remains unequal.
As EORTC-ECRF Honorary President, she supports research and innovation to change that.
🎥 Watch her message ahead of #WRAD on Sept 7: www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzKv...

HRH Princess Dina - World Radiotherapy Awareness Day (WRAD) 2025

YouTube video by EORTC

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 29

📢 Virginia Delucchi presented her poster at #ISCB46 in Basel!
Her study reviewed 500+ RCTs of solid tumours and found that while discontinuation is widely reported, post-treatment data often isn’t. Potentially leading to misinterpretation of treatment effects.

#CancerCare #ClinicalTrials

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 14

🎯 New date!

Join EORTC on 24 Sept 2025 for Treatment Optimisation: Making Cancer Treatment Accessible & Sustainable in Europe, hosted by Mrs Tilly Metz at the @europarl.europa.eu.

🗓️ 24 Sept

📍 EU Parliament & online

🔗 www.eortc.org/event/eortc-...

⚠️ Previous registrations are invalid.

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 14

Registration closes tomorrow!

Join us at EORTC Patient Days – 2 days dedicated to cancer patients, caregivers & advocates.

📅 6–7 November, Brussels

⏳ Apply by tomorrow: www.eortc.org/patient-days

#EORTCPatientDays #PatientAdvocacy

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 13

📰New @uiccofficial.bsky.social International Journal of Cancer study by K. Taylor et al. for @qol.eortc.org & @eortc.org Head & Neck Cancer (HNC) Group: 68% of long-term HNC survivors face moderate–severe toxicities. Insights can guide patient info & survivorship care.

doi.org/10.1002/ijc....
#QoL

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 12

🚨 New publication!

The #LUMEN1 trial protocol is out in @journalofnucmed.bsky.social.

This is the 1st randomised trial of [¹⁷⁷Lu]Lu-DOTATATE for recurrent #meningioma, exploring SSTR2-targeted therapy + advanced imaging, profiling & AI.

🔗 www.eortc.org/bibliography/

#EORTCBrain #NeuroOncology

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 8

🧬 Passionate about patient involvement in cancer research?

Join us at EORTC Patient Days, where patients, researchers & advocates connect.

📅 6–7 November, Brussels

👉 Apply by 15 Aug: www.eortc.org/patient-days

#EORTCPatientDays #PatientAdvocacy

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 5

Are cancer treatments truly optimised for patients?

Our CEO, Denis Lacombe, shares why treatment optimisation must be central to cancer care, and how EU policy can help.

🔗 europeancancer.org/resources/ne...

#CancerCare #TreatmentOptimisation

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 4

First patient enrolled in the EORTC-2148 #MRDproject! This trial explores if a blood test can detect cancer recurrence earlier than scans, a major step in personalised care.

🔗 www.eortc.org/blog/2025/08...

@guardanthealth.bsky.social Ligue contre le cancer #EORTCheadandneck #EORTCmelanoma

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Aug 1

🌍 EORTC Patient Days 2025
6-7 November, Brussels

🧬 Empowering patients through knowledge & connection.
Hear from our colleague Iryna on why you shouldn't miss it!

#EORTCPatientDays #CancerResearch #PatientAdvocacy

European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · Jul 30

📢 Registration is now open for EBCC-15!
📍 Barcelona | 25–27 March 2026
Join us in shaping the future of multidisciplinary breast cancer care
event.eortc.org/ebcc15/indiv...
#EBCC15 #BreastCancer #Oncology #BCSM @oncoalert.bsky.social @europadonna.bsky.social

This promotes the 15th Breast cancer conference happening in Barcelona 25-27 March 2026. More information about the conference can be found on www.eortc.org/ebcc

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