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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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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · 13d

#DidYouKnow that #LongCovid has affected over 36M 🇪🇺 since the start of the pandemic?

Yet many still face disbelief from doctors, policymakers, and even loved ones, leading to significant social and economic costs.

My article👉 sciencemediahub.eu/2025/09/24/l...

@epstoa.bsky.social @esci.eu

Long Covid: The 'invisible illness' people must learn to see - ESMH

In Europe, Long Covid has impacted around 36 million people over the first three years of the pandemic. However, the disease’s complexity, novelty, and

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

#DidYouKnow that each tumour has its own biology & biomarkers can help to reveal its specific characteristics?
On #WorldmCRCDay, people living with mCRC share how biomarker testing changed their care journey.
Learn more➡️ digestivecancers.eu/biomarkers-i...
#KnowYourBiomarkers
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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 29d

Our study, recently published in BMC Gastroenterology, explores the experiences of people diagnosed with #ColorectalCancer under 50 in seven 🇪🇺 countries.

📽️Watch the video below, where our colleague Marianna Vitaloni explains the outcomes of this research.

🔗https://buff.ly/xcBhynK

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · Aug 30

As 🇪🇺 becomes increasingly diverse every year, can it develop health systems that are not only accessible to everyone but also understandable & genuinely welcoming?
In my latest article for @medscape.com , I discuss this topic👉 www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

@absw.bsky.social @epstoa.bsky.social

One-Size-Fits-All Healthcare Is Failing Europe’s Migrants

Europe’s care systems face new tests as migrant patients bring diverse needs, languages, and expectations. How can healthcare become truly inclusive for all?

www.medscape.com

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STOA @epstoa.bsky.social · Jul 30

🚀🛰️🌌 #Space:

Many possibilities (e.g #research, a growing economy), but also challenges (e.g. #spacedebris, #pollution...)

👉In-depth article & interviews with experts Dr M.H. Picard & President of @cospar.bsky.social Prof. Pascale Ehrenfreund: wp.me/panTdn-4jY

#EUSpaceAct @lucaarfini.bsky.social

Towards a sustainable space economy - ESMH

The space economy is a rapidly developing sector projected to grow at an average annual rate of 9%, reaching over 1.5 trillion euros by 2035. However, to

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · Jul 10

Two weeks ago, I had the opportunity to participate in the insightful sessions of the
#ESMHSummerSchool 🧠 🤖 🧪 💬.

I look forward to continuing my journey in science communication and continuing to write for the ESMH. #SciComm

▶️ sciencemediahub.eu/2025/07/02/e...

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

This afternoon at #DiCEMasterclass, we had meaningful talks on mental health across 🇪🇺, hands-on shared decision-making & innovative 🤖 AI tools to boost patient voices.
Tomorrow is our closing day and one last chance to connect, reflect, and shape what comes next in #CancerCare.
@myesmo.bsky.social

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · May 21

#DidYouKnow that up to 1 in 5 🇪🇺 households face catastrophic health costs?
In my latest article, I spoke with several experts to gain a deeper understanding of healthcare accessibility in Europe and explore solutions for achieving more equitable health outcomes.
➡️ www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · May 19

Emotional well-being is important for all. It is closely linked to someone's physical health, social connections & daily routines. More on this topic in our new book➡️ digestivecancers.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?...
#EuropeanMentalHealthWeek @mentalhealtheurope.bsky.social @myueg.bsky.social

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · May 14

It is such an honour that 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 has been selected to be part of this volume dedicated to the “URBAN ANIMALS” project, a photographic exploration that captures the soul of the animal kingdom through contemporary photographs.
Learn more▶️ www.exhibitaround.com/en/news/urba...

‘URBAN ANIMALS’: Special Guest and Selected Authors Revealed! - Exhibit Around

The “URBAN ANIMALS” project announces its selected photographers and special guest, acclaimed photojournalist Dario De Dominicis. Their work, exploring animal life in urban settings, will be featured ...

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · May 9

On #EuropeDay, we celebrate unity, solidarity, and shared purpose. At DiCE, these values guide our efforts to ensure that no young person faces digestive cancer alone.
We invite you to read our #PolicyBrief we developed during #ENTERO2025 ➡️https://buff.ly/NKUr8A8

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · Apr 30

What do algae fuel and bike buses have in common? They're both born from EU-funded cooperation for sustainable mobility.

This month, I explored two innovative solutions to make transportation in 🇪🇺 greener:
▶️ emag.directindustry.com/2025/04/03/c...
👉 urbact.eu/how-european...

#EUGreenDeal

Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · Apr 18

At the beginning of 2025, I completed two amazing courses in Amsterdam: one on photography & one on improv theatre. Both reminded me why I love storytelling in all forms.

These experiences made me want to dive even deeper into both worlds. There’s so much more to explore & I can’t wait to do so!

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

#ENTERO Policy Event is happening soon!
📽️Hear from Elisabete Weiderpass, Director of
#IARC, on why collective action is essential to improving outcomes & driving equity for youth facing digestive cancers in 🇪🇺.

➡️ entero.digestivecancers.eu/en/

@who.int @cancerleagues.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · Mar 22

Today is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day!
Did you know that 1 in 300 people have #LynchSyndrome, a hereditary condition that increases the risk of colorectal and other digestive cancers? Yet, most don’t even know they have it.
👉 buff.ly/IT8YP8G

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

Today is #AnalCancerAwarenessDay.
Anal Cancer is a rare but serious condition that deserves greater awareness. While not as common as other cancers, its incidence is steadily increasing, making early detection & education crucial ➡️https://buff.ly/pEU7AAd

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

📣At DiCE, we're making 2025 the Year of the Patient, turning words into action. Through awareness, policy advocacy, and patient-centered research, we aim to amplify patient voices and drive change.
Join us➡️ digestivecancers.us20.list-manage.com/track/click?...

#YearOfThePatient #DiCE

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · Mar 5

E-cigarettes 🚭 tend to be particularly popular among younger people.
But what are the health risks associated with vaping? And how can we prevent young people from picking up the habit?
Read my latest article ➡️ sciencemediahub.eu/2025/03/05/d...

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · Feb 27

We are starting the #ECCAM2025 Launch Event in 30 minutes! We can’t wait to welcome you and kick off the discussion on how to address the rising cases of #CRC among younger people!

Join us👉 digestivecancers-eu.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · Feb 25

CRC affects thousands of Europeans annually. March is European Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and we will be sharing facts on colorectal cancer and everything you need to know to understand symptoms & risks. #CRC
@fightcrc.bsky.social @crcequity.bsky.social
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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · Feb 24

The most common form of BTC is #Cholaniocarcinoma (CCA).
CCA experts Dr. Alejandro Forner, Dr. Tamara Sauri and
Dr. Ismael Macias Declara from the Liver Cancer Unit, BCLC, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, shared their insights on addressing CCA.
@cholangiocarcinoma.bsky.social @charityammf.bsky.social

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · Feb 19

Are there enough healthcare professionals to meet the needs of 🇪🇺's ageing population?
By 2035, there will be 7 million healthcare workers. However, experts worry this number may not be enough to accommodate the healthcare demand of a growing population of over-65s.➡️ www.medscape.com/viewarticle/...

Can Europe Fulfill Its Future Healthcare Demands?

Experts warn, not if it doesn’t strengthen its healthcare sector now.

www.medscape.com

Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · Feb 6

What an unforgettable time at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2025! As part of the Media Inclusion Programme, I had the incredible opportunity to dive deep into the world of cinema and learn more about what’s behind the screen. #IFFR #InternationalFilmFestivalRotterdam

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Luca Arfini @lucaarfini.bsky.social · Dec 24

This year has been full of special moments. I graduated for the third time 🎓, traveled in 🇨🇦 for the first time, and got to explore so many places across 🇪🇺 for work.

It hasn’t always been easy, freelancing has its ups and downs, but I’m so grateful for everything this year brought! #2024recap