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Event
17 - 18 February 2026, Brussels & online
Newly Implementable Programmes for Prostate, Lung and Gastric Cancer Screening
Three years ago, the European Union reshaped the agenda on cancer screening. The goal? Save lives through early detection, with a focus on prostate, lung, and gastric cancer.
How? Launch a series of projects – PRAISE-U, SOLACE, and TOGAS – to pilot and prepare for the implementation of new screening programmes which account for the needs of individuals and their different backgrounds. Now it's time to assess the progress and turn pilots into programmes.
This is a unique event for the cancer community. Make sure to be part of it.
17 & 18 February - Brussels & online
Mark your calendars now! Registrations open soon.
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Event
19 - 20 November 2025, Radisson Collection Hotel, Grand Place Brussels (and Online)
Cancer in a Changing Global Landscape:
Challenges & Commitments
In an era of political disruption and uncertainty, the European Cancer Summit 2025 convenes the broad cancer community to chart a new path forward.
These extraordinary times call for extraordinary commitment. As budgets tighten and investments in health care come under intense scrutiny, the need to maximise every euro and drive innovation has never been greater. The cancer community must not only learn from past successes but also adapt rapidly to safeguard the future of patient care.
Unity is now more vital than ever, and nowhere is that unity better realised than at the biggest cancer policy event in Europe.
The European Cancer Summit takes place on 19-20 November, in Brussels & online. Registrations are now open!
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Event
15 July 2025, European Parliament & Online
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08 July 2025, Virtual
Every year, 600,000 women in the European Union lose their lives to cancer. Many of these deaths could have been prevented through early detection and timely access to treatment. Yet, enormous variations in cancer prevention, detection, diagnosis and treatment continue to divide Europe. Only 20.6% Bulgarian women had a mammography within the previous two years compared to 83% Danish women.
Women’s quality of life can be profoundly affected by treatment side effects, including infertility. They also struggle with stigmas, financial vulnerability, and overwhelming responsibility over the household.
The 12 million women living with cancer in Europe deserve better. National and European cancer plans need to do more to address these issues.
The European Cancer Organisation is bringing together medical experts, patient representatives and policymakers for a special Community 365 Roundtable. Join us and discover how you can help place women and cancer at the top of the European health agenda. Register now!
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04 July 2025, Radisson Blu Hotel
A long-term future for European action against cancer
See also: Stakeholder Policy Forum in Nicosia, 2 July - Cyprus Cancer Policy in European Spotlight: Forging Collaborations - Read more
More than 23 million people in Europe have faced a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. Over the past four years, Europe’s ambitious Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Cancer Mission are contributing to tangible progress in cancer prevention, care, and survivorship - with Cypriot leaders playing a strong role.
Building on these foundations, we must seize the momentum to advance European cancer policy cooperation. As Cyprus prepares to assume the Presidency of the EU Council in 2026, Cypriot politicians have seen an opportunity for Cyprus to ensure cancer remains a political priority in EU’s multiannual budget.
Members of the European Parliament from Cyprus, supported by the Mayor of Larnaka and the European Cancer Organisation, are launching the Larnaka Call: a renewed push for European cooperation on cancer, backed by political will and sustainable funding.
Join us for a landmark moment: Thursday, 4 July, 18:00 EEST, Larnaka.
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02 July 2025, Inset
See also: Launch of the Larnaka Call in Larnaka, 4 July - A long-term future for European action against cancer - Read more
Every year, 4,500 Cypriots are diagnosed with cancer. While Cyprus has emerged as a European leader in cancer care, challenges threaten to slow its progress.
An estimated 21% of the population smokes daily, too few Cypriots are getting screened for cervical and colorectal cancers, and socio-economic inequalities continue to determine access to treatment.
Cyprus has the opportunity to re-energise its national strategy against cancer. And there is no better time than now.
The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) and Cyprus Association of Cancer Patients and Friends (PASYKAF) are bringing together healthcare professionals, policymakers, and patient advocates for a focused policy event with a uniting goal: maintaining cancer care a priority for Cypriot decision makers.
During the event, ECO and PASYKAF will unveil the European Cancer Pulse Country Report for Cyprus: a snapshot of progress, strengths, and critical areas for improvement in the fight against cancer.
Join us in Nicosia on Wednesday 2 July. Register now.
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25 June 2025, Online
Cancer is a complex experience, affecting not only the body but also the mind. Empathetic care reduces the uncertainty and stress felt by many patients, prompting them to be more receptive to treatment, accelerating progress, and achieving better outcomes.
In a field where compassion can be lifesaving, healthcare professionals often walk a fine line between caring for others and safeguarding their own well-being.
The International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) and the European Cancer Organisation bring you a special Young Cancer Professionals Roundtable on ‘Empathy in cancer treatment and compassion fatigue.’
Join the dialogue to hear insights from young professionals and share strategies to navigate the challenges of empathetic care.
The online event takes place on Wednesday 25 June, 16:00–17:30 CEST. Register now!
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essential-requirements
June 2025
Every year, 300,000 Europeans receive a blood cancer diagnosis such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. And the numbers are on the rise.
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news
04 June 2025
The EU-funded project CANDLE – National CAncer data Node DeveLopErs – officially kicked off on 1 June 2025, launching its three-year mission to build a robust cancer research infrastructure across EU Member States.
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