From social determinants to cancer outcomes: the cell biology behind the disparities
Raised levels of stress are a normal response to being diagnosed with cancer, and asking patients about their psychological and emotional wellbeing is, or should be, a normal part of…
A success story in Romania’s struggle to control cervical cancer
In rural Romania, in a small town called Sadova, some 200 km west of the country’s capital Bucharest, the local community is trying to ensure that their daughters don’t have…
Message from a Ukrainian oncologist: Please prioritise my patients ‒ if you don’t who will?
Cancers do not stop growing because there is a war. But cancer patients stop being seen as a priority… unless you are a patient or family, or a clinical oncologist…
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Lumpectomy as effective as mastectomy in young breast cancer patients
Women under 40 with non-metastatic breast cancer experience similar survival regardless of whether they are treated with mastectomy or lumpectomy. The abstract presented at the American Society of Breast Surgeons…
SPCC Strategic Plan 2020-2022
SPCC wants to confirm and broaden its activity as an internationally recognised and highly respected provider of independent, evidence-based medical education in the cancer field and to increase knowledge in…
‘Supporting cancer nurses in caring for themselves and their patients’
EONS President Johan de Munter explains the issues around this year’s European Cancer Nursing Day. This year’s European Cancer Nursing Day (ECND22) takes place on 18 May. It is organised…
Taking Action on International HPV Awareness Day to Eliminate 5% of Cancers
International HPV Awareness Day (IHAD) 2022 is on 4 March. Inaugurated by the International Papillomavirus Society (IPVS) in 2018, it provides an opportunity for organisations to focus attention on HPV,…
European Cancer Community Condemns Violence Against Ukrainian Health Facilities and Urges European Relief Effort for Ukrainians with Cancer
Responding to the growing crisis in Ukraine, the Executive Committee of the European Cancer Organisation has today issued the following statement: We are receiving appalling reports of violence against healthcare…
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What can we expect from mRNA cancer vaccines?
Messenger RNA vaccines turned around Europe’s fight against the Covid pandemic. Less than a year after the first lockdowns were declared, mRNA vaccines got regulatory approval for emergency use, first…
