WOMEN & CANCER ’12 MILLION REASONS FOR ACTION!’

Women and Cancer 6 March 2025

06 March 2025 11:00 - 12:15 CEST

European Parliament

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In November 2024, the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) published its policy paper, ‘Women & Cancer: 12 million Reasons for Action!’. It underscores the failure of healthcare policies across Europe to adequately address the needs and conditions of women affected by cancer.

Ahead of International Women’s Day, ECO together with MEP Romana Jerković will host a high-level event at the European Parliament on 6 March. This will be an opportunity to discuss how best to strengthen the rights of millions of women in Europe who are either cancer patients or survivors.  

These include:

  1. The Right to Access HPV Vaccination
  2. The Right to Access Screening
  3. The Right to Access Fertility Treatment
  4. The Right to Recognition of Your Carer Rights
  5. The Right to Fair and Equal Treatment in the Oncology Workforce

 

Policymakers, healthcare professionals, and patient advocates are encouraged to attend and engage in evidence-based discussions, share best practices, and explore policy solutions.

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Due to limited seating, attendance is restricted to 50 participants. We appreciate your understanding.

Speakers

  • Romana Jerković Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Tilly Metz Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Isabel Rubio President-elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO)
  • Claire Champeix Eurocarers
  • Paola Anna Erba President of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
  • Heidi Ulrike Siller European Institute for Women’s Health
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Speakers

  • Romana Jerković Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Tilly Metz Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Isabel Rubio President-elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO)
  • Claire Champeix Eurocarers
  • Paola Anna Erba President of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
  • Heidi Ulrike Siller European Institute for Women’s Health
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  • Romana Jerković Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Tilly Metz Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Isabel Rubio President-elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO)
  • Urška Košir Youth Cancer Europe
  • Claire Champeix Eurocarers
  • Paola Anna Erba President of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
  • Heidi Ulrike Siller European Institute for Women’s Health
  • Alexia Fafara European Women's Lobby
  • Marion L’hote European Cancer Organisation

Speakers

  • Romana Jerković Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Tilly Metz Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Isabel Rubio President-elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO)
  • Claire Champeix Eurocarers
  • Paola Anna Erba President of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
  • Heidi Ulrike Siller European Institute for Women’s Health
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WOMEN & CANCER ’12 MILLION REASONS FOR ACTION!’

Recognising Women’s cancer rights in the next EU gender equality agenda

Thursday 6 March – 11:00 to 12:15 – European Parliament, Spinelli 3H1

 

11:00 – 11:05 | Opening Remarks

Romana Jerković MEP, Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)

11:05 – 11:15 | KEYNOTE – Introducing the Women & Cancer Paper – 12 million reasons for action!

Marion L’hote, European Cancer Organisation – Background of the Paper & Publishing a statement on women’s cancer rights.

11:15 – 11:40 | The 5 women’s cancer rights. Multistakeholder Expert Panel

  1. The Right to access HPV vaccination. Silvia Romeo, European Cancer Organisation.

  2. The Right to access Cancer Screening. Isabel Rubio, President-elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO)

  3. The Right to access Fertility Treatment. Urska Kosir, Youth Cancer Europe

  4. The Right to be supported in your carer role. Claire Champeix, Policy and Projects Officer, Eurocarers

  5. The Right to fair and equal treatment in the oncology workforce. Paola Erba, President of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)

11:40 – 12:00 | Bridging the Gap - The Role of the EU in Addressing Women’s cancer rights

  • Tilly Metz, Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)

  • European Commission Representative

  • Heidi Ulrike Siller, European Institute for Women’s Health

 

 

 

12:00- 12:10 Q&A

12:10 – 12:15 | Closing Remarks

Romana Jerković MEP, Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)

Speakers

  • Romana Jerković Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Tilly Metz Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Isabel Rubio President-elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO)
  • Claire Champeix Eurocarers
  • Paola Anna Erba President of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
  • Heidi Ulrike Siller European Institute for Women’s Health
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Speakers

  • Romana Jerković Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Tilly Metz Member of the European Parliament, Vice-Chair of the Committee on Public Health (SANT)
  • Isabel Rubio President-elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO)
  • Claire Champeix Eurocarers
  • Paola Anna Erba President of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM)
  • Heidi Ulrike Siller European Institute for Women’s Health
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