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Event
19 - 20 November 2025, Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels (and Virtual)
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19 & 20 November - Brussels & online
The European Cancer Summit is the leading cancer policy forum in Europe. For two days each year it brings together the brightest minds in oncology, patient advocacy and policymaking to offer innovative solutions to some of the most pressing challenges in cancer care today.
Come see for yourself. Get a front row seat and join the conversation. There is simply nothing like it.
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Event
06 March 2025, European Parliament
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Event
26 February 2025, Online
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20 February 2025
The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) is proud to present the European Cancer Summit Report. In the midst of a changing political climate in Europe, the Summit brought together experts, policymakers, and advocates to pave the way towards new horizons in cancer care. The European Cancer Summit 2024 took place on 20 and 21 November, in Brussels and online.
Developed in close collaboration with ECO's Focused Topic Networks, this report summarises the 11 Summit sessions, highlighting key takeaways and memorable quotes from the panellists. While delegates identified many upcoming challenges in cancer care, they also looked towards emerging opportunities waiting to be taken.
So what are we waiting for? The future of cancer care is now.
In an ever-changing world, the discussions highlighted in the report paint a picture of future cancer care in Europe and provide examples of new initiatives and inspirational stories. ECO also unveiled three flagship initiatives at the Summit: ‘Under Pressure: Safeguarding the Health of Europe’s Oncology Workforce’ Report, The European Cancer Screening Index, and The Pan-European LGBTIQ Citizen and Patient Survey – all of them developed with the help of member societies, patient advocates and the broader cancer community. More information is available in the report.
The European Cancer Summit Report includes a special stocktaking session featuring the former EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, Stella Kyriakides. After five years of leadership and milestone achievements, including Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, it is time to reflect on the progress achieved. This turning point is also a call on the cancer community to ensure that the current momentum translates into meaningful improvements in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for all patients.
Discover the most comprehensive discussions on cancer policy. Get your digital copy of the report.
And mark your calendars now for the next European Cancer Summit:
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Publication
February 2025
The European Cancer Summit Report is now available.
In the midst of a changing political climate in Europe, the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) convened experts, policymakers, and advocates to pave the way towards new horizons in cancer care.
The European Cancer Summit 2024 – which took place on 20 and 21 November in Brussels and online – was a milestone moment for reflection. Four years after the launch of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and at the end of Stella Kyriakides’ leadership as EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, the report takes stock of the progress achieved. It also calls on the cancer community, policymakers, and society at large to ensure that the current momentum translates into meaningful improvements in prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life for all patients.
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news
05 February 2025
The European Cancer Organisation details a unique success story
Yesterday, on the occasion of World Cancer Day, Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, Olivér Várhelyi, met leaders of the European Cancer Organisation, including its president, Prof. Csaba Dégi, and its newly appointed CEO, Elisabetta Zanon, to discuss the state of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and what lies ahead.
During the meeting, the cancer community representatives presented a one-page fact sheet to the Commissioner highlighting many key achievements of the plan and why the plan should be continued and updated in the next EU financial period.
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04 February 2025
The European Cancer Organisation (ECO), EURORDIS-Rare Diseases Europe, and the European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE) welcome a major initiative from the European Parliament's Conference of Presidents: the creation of a new ‘Intergroup on Cancer & Rare Diseases’ for the 2024-2029 legislature.
This evening, the Intergroup held its first constitutive meeting at the European Parliament in Brussels, officially appointing MEP Vlad Voiculescu (Renew, Romania) as Chair. The appointed Vice-Chairs include Stine Bosse (Renew, Denmark), Tilly Metz (Greens/EFA, Luxembourg), Alessandra Moretti (S&D, Italy), and Tomislav Sokol (EPP, Croatia).
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03 February 2025
The newly appointed EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi hosted a delegation of European Cancer Organisation’s Young Cancer Professionals as well as Young Cancer Survivors for a Youth Policy Dialogue. The young experts come from 10 different European countries and cover specialisations ranging from oncology nursing, digital medicine, and clinical trials to cancer policy.
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30 January 2025
Cancer is one of the greatest challenges of our time, with more than 2.7 million Europeans diagnosed every year. However, thanks to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the cancer community is now more energised than ever before. Together, we are driving innovative approaches that are improving prevention and care. This World Cancer Day presents a prime opportunity to reflect on this progress and build on these achievements.
‘There is no doubt that Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan is improving the lives of those affected by cancer,’ said Prof. Csaba Dégi, president of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO). ‘While we celebrate our successes, we must also recognise that there is much more to do. We must ensure that cancer remains high on the political agenda over the next five years. To save many more lives, we need to complete, refresh, and expand the Plan.’
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