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EUROPA DONNA - The European Breast Cancer Coalition

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08/05/2026

Today, we stand with all women affected by ovarian cancer 🎗️

At Europa Donna, we are committed to informing and supporting all European women when it comes to breast and gynecological cancers.

Raising awareness and recognising risks early can save lives.

Knowing more about genetic factors like BRCA mutations can help women make informed choices about prevention, screening, and treatment.
No woman should face barriers to clear information, early diagnosis, or quality care, wherever she lives.

Together, we’ll keep pushing for more awareness, more research, and better outcomes for every woman.

01/05/2026

This International Workers’ Day, also known as Labour Day, we want to draw attention to all people who are trying to balance their job and their health after a breast cancer diagnosis.

In Europe, an estimated 20% of breast cancer cases affect women under 50 and 33% affect women under 64, so many women are hit by the disease in the prime of their professional career.

A diagnosis should never mean losing your place in society or your professional identity. Every person has the right to be fully reintegrated, free from stigma and discrimination and supported in returning to work and a sense of normality.

At Europa Donna, we advocate for the right of breast cancer patients to maintain and return to work, with dignity, protection and understanding.

30/04/2026

💐 Our April ED-News is out!

This month, Europa Donna continues to champion the voices of breast cancer patients across Europe, driving forward advocacy, collaboration, and meaningful change. From a united call to safeguard cancer as a priority in the EU budget to impactful international meetings and knowledge-sharing initiatives, our community remains strong and engaged. We highlight key moments from April, including strategic discussions within WECAN affiliate organisations, advocacy efforts on the ground in Armenia, and inspiring exchanges of best practices across our network. Together, we reaffirm our commitment to improving outcomes and ensuring equitable, patient-centred care for all.

➡️ 🔗 Visit this link to read our ED-News: https://bit.ly/4cX0e5s
💌 🔗 Visit this link to subscribe to our ED-News: https://bit.ly/479ZeJ6

29/04/2026

🇪🇺 Across Europe, our coalition continues to drive impact, here are three inspiring highlights:

🇬🇷 Europa Donna Hellas held its annual Breast Wellness Day on 8 March (International Women’s Day) a moment dedicated to wellness, connection, and empowerment.
Bringing together experts and women with lived experience of breast cancer, the day focused on holistic care through sessions on fitness, yoga, nutrition, beauty, psychology, and lymphatic massage. A meaningful initiative promoting support, positivity, and patient-centred care.

🇱🇺 Europa Donna Luxembourg asbl took part in the Relais pour la Vie, a 24-hour solidarity event bringing together thousands of people to walk or run in support of those affected by cancer one step at a time, in a powerful show of community.

A major milestone was also reached: Luxembourg has moved to legally enshrine the right to be forgotten for cancer survivors, ensuring that after a defined period, former patients are not required to disclose their medical history when accessing financial services, a significant step towards reducing discrimination.

🇷🇸 Evropa Dona Srbija - Srpski forum protiv raka dojke launched OnkoGuide, a new digital patient navigation tool, on the occasion of National Breast Cancer Awareness Day.
Designed to guide women through every stage of the journey (from diagnosis to recovery) the platform provides clear, reliable, and up-to-date information, helping patients better understand their care and their rights. A powerful step towards informed and empowered patient support.

28/04/2026

Yesterday’s roundtable “Sharing National Best Practices: Experiences from Cyprus and Sweden” brought together passionate advocates from across the Europa Donna network 🌍

We were honoured to hear from our President Stella Mastora and Board Member Susanne Dieroff Hay, who shared inspiring examples of national advocacy in action—from patient-centred support in Cyprus 🏡 to innovative programmes for metastatic breast cancer patients in Sweden.

A vibrant discussion followed, highlighting the power of listening, the importance of credibility and the challenges of fundraising and patient rights.

Above all, it was a moment of shared learning, solidarity, and inspiration 💛

Bröstcancerförbundet EUROPA DONNA CYPRUS

15/04/2026

New videos from Europa Donna’s 2025 Breast Health Day and 2025 Pan-European Conference are now available on our EmpowerED platform 🎥

Both open- and closed-access content can be accessed upon registration.
We’ve also launched a new “Policy Events” section, making it easier to explore key discussions and insights.

More content is coming soon, so stay tuned!
🔗 https://empowered.europadonna.org/

07/04/2026

🌍 2026
Together for health. Stand with science. Listen to patients.

On this World Health Day, we stand with science but science is strongest when it listens. Research and evidence drive advances in breast cancer care, from screening to treatment but progress depends on including the voices of those directly affected.

Patients’ perspectives are essential at every stage of research: from shaping study questions and designing clinical trials to informing protocols and interpreting results. When patients are truly involved, science addresses real needs, improves experiences and ensures that discoveries translate into better outcomes for all. As consortium members in the EU-funded academic studies Definitive and Path for Young, we actively contribute to patient engagement work packages, helping ensure that patient voices are embedded throughout the research process.

We join World Health Organization (WHO) in calling on governments, researchers, health workers, partners and the public to stand with science, and stand with patients. By integrating patient voices into research, we protect lives, rebuild trust, and create a future where everyone affected by breast cancer benefits from progress. 💗

06/04/2026

This Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Awareness Week, we would like to highlight the increasing rates of breast cancer diagnoses in younger people.

A cancer diagnosis at a young age brings unique challenges: fertility preservation concerns, body image, career, relationships and mental health. Early detection can make a lot of difference, but not solve all issues.

At Europa Donna, we encourage young people to ensure they are in touch with their bodies: check for changes in your breasts, speak up if something feels unusual.

Access to support and awareness are key to better outcomes.
💬 Stay informed.
🎗️ Check yourself regularly.
🤝 Support young breast cancer patients and advocate for their needs.

02/04/2026

🩷 Our March ED-News is out!

This month, Europa Donna highlights key initiatives and collaborations driving progress in breast cancer advocacy across Europe—from innovative digital tools supporting patients to high-level policy discussions shaping the future of cancer care. We celebrate the impactful work of our national coalitions, including inspiring awareness events and new resources empowering women throughout their journey. As momentum builds around equitable access, early detection, and patient-centred policies, we remain committed to ensuring that every woman’s voice helps shape meaningful change.

➡️ 🔗 Visit this link to read our ED-News: https://bit.ly/48m7uGs
💌 🔗 Visit this link to subscribe to our ED-News: https://bit.ly/479ZeJ6

27/03/2026

🌟 Day 3 of in Barcelona
Breast cancer is most commonly diagnosed between 50–69 but it increasingly affects younger and older patients, who are often underserved by current care pathways. Today’s Europa Donna session brought together Tanja Spanic, Marjolein Smidt, Matteo Lambertini and Hans Wildiers to address this critical gap.

Across Europe, screening still focuses on ages 50–69, leaving many behind.
👩 Younger women: more aggressive cancers, delayed diagnosis, challenges around fertility, body image & survivorship
👵 Older patients: less access to screening, underrepresented in clinical trials, complex decisions, with quality of life & independence at the center.

What emerged clearly: unmet needs exist at both ends of the age spectrum. Personalisation (across diagnosis, treatment & follow-up) must become the standard, not the exception.

📣 The EBCC Manifesto reinforces this vision, calling to remove age-related barriers and ensure access to high-quality care for all.
Key takeaway: equity in breast cancer care means addressing every stage of life, no patient should be left behind.

✨ As comes to a close, these three days have reinforced one clear message: progress happens when science, policy and patient voices come together.

European Breast Cancer Conference -EBCC EORTC

26/03/2026

Highlights from Day 2 of in Barcelona 🌟

➡️ Europa Donna session: patient advocacy is driving political change across Europe. Marzia Zambon, CEO of Europa Donna, highlighted how Europa Donna has shaped the conversation, from securing two resolutions and a European Parliament declaration on breast cancer, to our recent ask to designate 15 October as European Breast Health Day.

Data is power: Sandra Caldeira (Joint Research Centre) shared how ECIR and ECIBC identify gaps, guide funding, and improve screening. Isabel T. Rubio stressed keeping women’s health central to policies.
Stella Kyriakides, former EU Commissioner, reminded us:
"Health is a fundamental right, not a privilege."

➡️ Debate on risk prediction tools: clinicians, researchers, patient advocates, and policymakers discussed whether these tools are ready for widespread use.
🔸 Douglas Easton: models help identify high- & low-risk individuals → risk-adapted screening.
🔸 Tanja Spanic: patients are asking “What is my risk?” → personalized risk prediction and management is becoming expected.
🔸 Judith Balmaña Gelpí: validation gaps & limitations, including the inability of prediction tools to incorporate all possible risk factors.
🔸 Marzia Zambon: prediction changes how people live with uncertainty: it’s about life, not just scientific progress and innovation in medicine.

✅ Key takeaway: real progress happens when patients, clinicians, researchers, and policymakers work together to translate innovation into meaningful, equitable care.

Another inspiring day at . Can’t wait for Day 3!

EORTC European Breast Cancer Conference -EBCC

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