European Cancer Organisation

30/10/2025

‘For public-health campaigners, the continued delays on to***co legislation have been maddening. The evidence is undeniable: raising prices through taxation is the single most effective way to cut smoking rates. It saves more lives, more quickly, than any poster, warning label, or public-awareness campaign.

The EU’s proposed new To***co Taxation Directive, in many ways, is a test of Europe’s moral and political will. Can a continent that prides itself on protecting citizens from harmful products allow a market in addiction to flourish? Or will it finally summon the courage to tax to***co in a way that reflects its true cost to society?'

Read the full editorial here - https://www.europeancancer.org/resources/news/from-our-president-what-will-it-take.html

30/10/2025

Artificial intelligence is changing cancer care. But are we ready?

➡️ From prevention and early detection ➡️ to personalised treatment and advanced research, AI can improve diagnostics, optimise workflows, and enhance patient outcomes.

Yet success depends on knowledge, trust, and ethics! ⚖️

The soon-to-be-released ECO AI report looks at
🔎AI literacy and education for healthcare professionals
🔎 Ethical considerations, including data privacy and clinical decision-making
🔎 Real-world applications across the cancer care continuum

Join us at the European Cancer Summit to discuss how AI can be implemented responsibly and effectively to truly benefit patients.

📆 19-20 November 📌 Brussels & online

Secure your spot 🔗 europeancancer.org/summit

29/10/2025

In Brussels for the 2025?
Then join us to discover how to advance multidisciplinary cancer training across Europe

During the Spotlight, you can hear from leading experts sharing their experiences of inter-specialty and inter-professional training in cancer centres across Europe

📅 20 November
🕑 14:30–15:15 CET
📌 Brussels

Don’t miss this session showcasing how shared learning among doctors, nurses, and specialists is driving more integrated cancer care in Europe

Learn more about the project! - https://www.europeancancer.org/eu-projects/impact/interact-europe-100

29/10/2025

is wrapping up – but not the ECO's Women & Cancer Workstream.

Together we’re calling attention to the often unaddressed challenges faced by the 12 million women in Europe currently living with cancer, and the 32 million women who care for someone with cancer.

Through the new Women’s Cancer Rights campaign, ECO is calling for:

🔹 Recognition of women’s health as a fundamental right
🔹 Fair and equitable cancer prevention, care and treatment, essential for stronger societies and economies
🔹 Urgent action from the EU and Member States to address the disproportionate burden of care placed on women

💪 There’s so much more we should be doing!

Join the movement: https://europeancancer.org/womenandcancer

29/10/2025

Meet some of the MEPs who'll be joining us at the . 💬

These champions of better cancer policy play a crucial role in shaping Europe’s approach to prevention, research, treatment, and improving the quality of life for both patients and healthcare professionals.

At the Summit, you'll hear their insights on some of the most pressing health and cancer issues.

The brightest minds in the cancer community will be at the European Cancer Summit. Will you?

Be part of the discussion – in Brussels or online – this 19 & 20 November.

Register now 🔗 europeancancer.org/summit

29/10/2025

Join us from 15:00 today for our next masterclass! 🗣️

Held with the European Liver Patients’ Association, it will explore:

- how hepatitis B, D and C can silently affect the liver
- how these infections can lead to cancer
- why prevention and early detection are so important 📢

Don’t miss it! There’s still time to register:
🔗 https://www.europeancancer.org/events/399:liver-health-hepatitis.html

28/10/2025

What if every person in Europe could find trusted, reliable information about cancer, quickly and easily – wherever they live and whatever their background? ℹ️

That’s the mission of the project

In the video below, Harald Wagener and Roland Eils from the Berlin Institute of Health explain how this initiative will help create a European network of cancer information portals, giving patients, families and professionals access to clear, evidence-based knowledge they can trust – and all at their fingertips.

🎥 Watch the video at:

Meet Harald Wagener and Roland Eils who are coordinating EU-CiP. They introduce the project which aims to build EUropean Cancer Information Portals (EU-CiPs)...

27/10/2025

This Wednesday we’ll explore how hepatitis and liver cancer are connected, and how prevention, early detection, and patient-centred approaches can make a difference.

Organised in collaboration with the European Liver Patients’ Association, the session brings together experts and patient advocates to shed light on the realities of living with liver cancer and the importance of awareness. 🔎

There’s still time to register:
🔗 https://www.europeancancer.org/events/399:liver-health-hepatitis.html

27/10/2025

Don’t miss the ECHoS Town Hall Meeting the morning after the – in the same hotel. 📢

ECHoS is a project that helps EU countries create national hubs to coordinate cancer care by connecting research, policy, and innovation.

This landmark event will gather policymakers, researchers, and patient representatives to discuss how these hubs are advancing the goals of the EU Mission on Cancer and Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. 🏥

It’s a unique opportunity to network, share insights, and explore collaborative solutions for the future of cancer research and care in Europe. ✍️

📆 21 November | 09:00–13:00 CET
📍 Radisson Collection Hotel, Brussels
🔗 Register before 14 November: https://eu.invajo.com/l/jSnFNdqTuw

27/10/2025

🚀 On 10 November, ECO and FICAN will host a special session at the Finnish Cancer Forum 2025 in Helsinki (and online): – Together Against Cancer.

This session will:

🔹 Unveil the European Cancer Pulse Country Report for Finland
🔹 Explore how Finland’s new cancer strategy can tackle emerging challenges and opportunities
🔹 Bring together experts, policymakers and patient advocates to shape the future of cancer control in Finland and across Europe

📅 12:30-13:35 EET | Save the date and join us for this important conversation.

👉 Register here: https://europeancancer.org/finland
👉 Finnish Cancer Forum 2025: https://fican.fi/en/events/finnish-cancer-forum-2025/

24/10/2025

A new milestone for cancer prevention. 🌟

The new European Code Against Cancer (ECAC5) introduces 14 policy recommendations to reduce the risk of cancer. What should member states do?

🫁 Lung cancer screening is now officially recommended. Countries are urged to introduce low-dose CT (LDCT) screening for people at high risk.
🚭 Continue to implement and enforce the WHO Framework Convention on To***co Control through higher taxation, smoke-free legislation, plain packaging, and support for cessation services.
💉 HPV vaccination is now recommended for both girls and boys.
🍔 Introduce fiscal and regulatory measures to encourage healthier eating patterns and limit processed foods high in fat, sugar, and salt.
🍷 Enforce labelling regulations that clearly communicate alcohol-related cancer risks.
☀️ Harmonise and enforce policies to protect people from exposure to UV radiation.

The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) applauds the recent advances in ECAC5.

Read the full document and share it within your network. 🔗 https://cancer-code-europe.iarc.who.int/

23/10/2025

Cancer is not the same for everyone.
And their care shouldn’t be either.

Women and LGBTIQ individuals often face unique barriers in cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, and treatment.

These gaps are often rooted in social, economic, and structural inequalities and can delay diagnoses, worsen outcomes, and increase suffering.

At the , this session highlights the urgent need for inclusive, equitable cancer policies. Experts will share:
📝 Insights from ECO’s work on Women and Cancer
📝 Findings from ECO’s survey on LGBTIQ cancer care
📝 Strategies to remove barriers and amplify marginalised voices

Equity isn’t optional. It’s essential for better outcomes for all.

📅 Don’t miss this session in Brussels or online – this 19 & 20 November.

Register now 🔗 europeancancer.org/summit