Partnerships
ECND23 – Driving innovation in cancer care and shining a light on cancer nursing
On European Cancer Nursing Day (ECND23) on 18 May, the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) will shine a light on cancer nurses and recognise and celebrate the positive impact they have on the quality of cancer care across Europe. ECND…
New digital training for cancer professionals to produce better care for patients
An innovative, two-year pilot project to enhance the digital skills of cancer care professionals in Europe has just begun. This initial effort focuses on a total of 9,000 caregivers at 13 institutions (see below) – from general practitioners to specialists,…
The Working with Cancer Pledge
Did you know that 50% of all people with cancer are afraid to tell their employers? But not enough company leaders and companies are aware of this fact. So, this is a pledge from those in charge, to take charge.This…
World Pancreatic Cancer Day
World Pancreatic Cancer Day is an initiative of the World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition. It is a day that unites the world’s population in the fight against pancreatic cancer during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. It aims to save millions of preventable…
This is the one event you cannot afford to miss!
The European Cancer Summit 2022, organised by the European Cancer Organisation, will feature thought leaders in cancer care – from across Europe and beyond. What you hear during two days of presentations and informal conversations will have a profound impact…
ECO welcomes draft new EU recommendations on cancer screening
Brussels, 20 September 2022: The European Commission today published new, more ambitious proposals for cancer screening across Europe. As part of its Beating Cancer Plan, the recommendations should help EU countries expand coverage so that 90% of the EU population…
The past, present and future of the European Code against Cancer (ECAC)
It seems that hardly a week goes by without some media outlet reporting anxiously on the latest thing that has been linked to cancer. The average person would be forgiven for thinking that everything can cause cancer. Thankfully, far-sighted experts…
INTERACT-EUROPE: Developing an Inter-specialty Cancer Training Programme
The European Commission has launched new funding calls for EU4Health and Horizon Europe – another sign of its commitment to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan andCancer Mission. With the valuable support of the cancer community, the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) is…
Efficiency metrics in Cancer Care
Authors: Matt Hickey, CEO HVA., Adele Youngs, COO HVA., Eduardo Pisani, CEO All.Can International Inefficient care is a leading factor in poorer outcomes for patients. According to the OECD, one-fifth (20%) of healthcare expenditure either does not improve people’s health…
Inter-Specialty Cancer Training across Europe: The Beating Cancer Plan’s New Workforce Project is Off and Running
Leaders from all spheres of European cancer care – including surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, oncology nurses, educators and more – have come together in Brussels today to launch INTERACT-EUROPE, an ambitious EU project to promote inter-specialty cancer training. As part…