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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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23 January 2025
‘Financing Cancer Plans, Now and in the Future’
From 20 to 24 January, global leaders gathered in Davos, Switzerland for the annual World Economic Forum (WEF). Under the theme ‘Collaboration for the Intelligent Age’, the Forum addressed key global and regional challenges, including the urgent need to strengthen cancer care systems worldwide.
With global cancer rates projected to rise by nearly seven million cases over the next decade – and the economic toll of cancer expected to reach $25.2 trillion over the next 30 years – tackling this public health crisis has become a global priority. Discussions during WEF 2025 focused on innovative strategies for early detection, value-based financing, advancements in science, and the future of cancer care.
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16 January 2025
An article published online by Queen’s University Belfast highlights an innovative data tool to quickly and easily track cancer inequalities across Europe and the impact they have on cancer outcomes. Called the European Cancer Pulse, this data intelligence resource was developed by the European Cancer Organisation.
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07 January 2025
The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elisabetta Zanon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 February.
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19 December 2024
Following the publication of the full version of the Essential Requirements for Quality Cancer Care: Ovarian, we are excited to announce the release of a condensed review article.
This new document, crafted by European experts from diverse disciplines, provides a concise overview of the critical elements needed to establish high-quality ovarian cancer care. It outlines practical, universally applicable recommendations addressing disparities in services and capabilities across healthcare systems.
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17 December 2024
Season’s greetings from all of us at the European Cancer Organisation and the European Cancer Community Foundation!
This holiday season, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone in our vast cancer community. Thank you for your unrelenting dedication and hard work in accelerating cancer care across Europe. Your efforts inspire us every day.
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December 2024
Receiving a cancer diagnosis is a life-altering moment. For patients, the period between diagnosis and the start of treatment often becomes an agonising wait, amplifying feelings of anxiety, helplessness, and emotional distress. The consequences of delayed treatment can be particularly severe for certain types of cancer, where even a delay of a few weeks can greatly impact treatment outcomes.
Cancer patients should be protected from the psychological and physical effects of delayed treatment. Our health systems must become more efficient to ensure all patients receive timely quality care.
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22 November 2024
The smartCARE project proudly announces the launch of its Cancer Survivor Smart Card prototype, a groundbreaking digital tool designed to empower individuals living with and beyond cancer. This milestone event, held in Brussels on 22 November 2024 represents a significant advancement in the smartCARE initiative, co-funded by the European Union under the EU4Health Programme (2021–2027).
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