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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 5h

Today’s the day!

Don’t wait. Register now for our roundtable on equitable access to precision cancer medicine in Europe.

🕒 15:00–17:30 CEST | Online
🔗 Register now: www.europeancancer.org/events/368:c...

European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 6h

🏳️‍🌈 LGBTIQ people face barriers to prevention, screening & treatment in cancer care.

ECO calls for inclusive protocols, awareness campaigns, and cultural competence training in the #LGBTIQ Equality Strategy 2026 - 2030.

Read more: europeancancer.org/policy/no-on...

#CancerCare #LGBTIQEquality

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 1d

Three years ago, the European Union expanded recommendations on cancer screening.

Three pioneer projects - PRAISE-U, SOLACE, and TOGAS – have adapted organised screening programmes to local realities across Europe.

Join us to learn, connect, and contribute. 🔗 cancerscreening-summit.eu

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 3d

Join us this week for our Community 365 Roundtable and explore how we can ensure all Europeans benefit from more effective, personalised cancer care.

🔗 Register now: www.europeancancer.org/events/368:c...

European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 3d

The Ministry for Health and Active Ageing of Malta 🇲🇹 has joined the growing movement. Digitally sign the Larnaka Call today alongside:🏛️ Policy makers🩺Healthcare professionals and institutions & 🤝Cancer patient representatives
🌐 europeancancer.org/campaign/larnaka-call

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 5d

At the UNFPA Annual Forum in North Macedonia, ECO shared its experience in strengthening cross-border collaboration, expanding gender-neutral vaccination, and advancing cervical cancer screening and HPV testing.

European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 7d

National cancer control plans are essential to reducing the burden of cancer. When tailored to each country’s resources, risks, and realities, they streamline prevention, treatment, and care.

But what makes a plan truly work?
Register now 🔗 europeancancer.org/summit

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 7d

Initiatives such as Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Mission on Cancer are producing unprecedented results. 🩺 With Cyprus taking over the EU Council Presidency in just a few months, this is a critical opportunity to make our voices heard.
🖊️ www.europeancancer.org/larnaka-call

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 7d

Racial discrimination in cancer care must stop.

ECO urges the EU to embed health equity in the #AntiRacism Strategy with actions on ethnicity data, trial diversity, and culturally competent care.

Read more: europeancancer.org/policy/no-on...

#CancerCare #HealthEquity #AntiRacism

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 8d

Every year, about 90,000 Europeans are diagnosed with liver cancer, and nearly as many die from it.

This month, we join partners across Europe calling for urgent action to improve prevention, earlier diagnosis, and equal access to care. Together, we can ensure no patient is left behind.

European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 8d

The ECO team and the Association of ECL, ESC, and Smoke Free Partnership met with European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare Olivér Várhelyi, and European Commissioner for Climate, Net Zero and Clean Growth Wopke Hoekstra to pave the way for a smoke-free generation by 2040.

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 8d

How do we turn #cancer screening pilot programmes into life-saving policy across Europe? That’s the central question at the European Cancer Screening and Early Detection Policy Summit. Registrations are now open — secure your place today ✅ cancerscreening-summit.eu

European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 9d

Three more experts are joining our upcoming roundtable! 🌍

Be part of the discussion – just one week from today!

Register here: www.europeancancer.org/events/368:c... 🔗

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 9d

Around 50,000 Europeans are diagnosed with myeloma each year. Yet most receive their diagnosis too late, leading to complications & reduced survival.

ECO highlights recommendations from Myeloma Patients Europe. Read the full report by MPE 📄 www.mpeurope.org/wp-content/u...

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 9d

❤️ #WorldHeartDay
Cancer & cardiovascular disease = Europe’s top 2 causes of premature death

In our response to the EU Commission consultation, ECO calls for:
✅ Stronger prevention
✅ Better care for comorbidities
✅ Smarter use of health data

Find out more
🔗 europeancancer.org/resources/ne...

European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 13d

🗓️ With many world leaders present in New York for the UN General Assembly, ECO President Csaba Dégi joins the discussions to advance better cancer prevention and care. Our goal is to accelerate a global shift toward earlier diagnosis

🌍 Currently being discussed: a Global Cancer Financing Platform.

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 13d

Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Mission on Cancer are landmark steps in the fight against cancer. As the EU shifts its political priorities, it’s critical to safeguard these efforts for years to come.

Digitally sign the Larnaka Call 🔗europeancancer.org/campaign/larnaka-call

European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 14d

Meet two more speakers at our next roundtable! 🎤

📅 Thursday 9 October
⌚ 15:00-17:30 CEST
🖥️ Online
🔗 Register: www.europeancancer.org/events/368:c...

European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 14d

On World Lung Day 2025, we shine a light on the @SOLACE Project, which aims to strengthen lung cancer screening across Europe.

🔗 Find out more about SOLACE: europeanlung.org/solace/

#WorldLungDay #LungCancer #LungCancerScreening

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 15d

🌍 ECO President Csaba Dégi is in New York for the UN High-Level Meeting on the prevention of non-communicable diseases (NCDs). This year's meeting includes a greater emphasis on mental health. and is ECO is committed to making a real difference.

💡 Stay tuned for more updates from New York!

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 15d

Today is #WorldCancerResearchDay: a reminder of how far research has taken us, and how much more is still needed to conquer this devastating disease.

We want to mark this day by reminding our community to contribute to our newest green paper.

👉 www.europeancancer.org/green-paper-...

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 16d

Each crisis disrupts cancer care, bringing missed diagnoses, delayed treatments, and lives lost. 🚨 At the European Cancer Summit, the Emergencies & Crises Network brings together the brightest minds to answer the most pressing questions. 🔗 europeancancer.org/summit

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 16d

This September – Blood Cancer Awareness Month – we’re calling for:

1️⃣ Fast, accurate diagnosis
2️⃣ Access to modern treatment and technology
3️⃣ Psychosocial support... and more

Read the paper, share it, and help us achieve better.✊
🔗https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/hem3.70108

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 16d

⏳ Tomorrow is the day!

Join us for the final #TRANSITION event where we’ll present outcomes and launch recommendations for sustainable, accredited digital oncology training across Europe.

📢 You still have time to register for online participation:

🔗 www.europeancancer.org/events/390:e...

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European Cancer Organisation @europeancancer.bsky.social · 17d

Organised screening programmes find cancers early and save lives. 🔬 Join this unique event for some of the most influential discussions on cancer screening and early detection in Europe – next 17–18 February, in Brussels & online. Registrations are now open! 🔗 cancerscreening-summit.eu