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European Cancer Organisation

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European Cancer Organisation

Working together to build consensus and achieve improvement in cancer care.

The European Cancer Organisation

Our Mission

To reduce the burden of cancer, improve outcomes and the quality of care for cancer patients, through multidisciplinarity and multiprofessionalism. As the not-for-profit federation of member organisations working in cancer at a European level, we convene oncology professionals and patients to agree policy, advocate for positive change and be the unite

d voice of the European cancer community. Our Vision

To be a vibrant, pro-active, focused, relevant and influential federation, working together for a cancer free future, ensuring that every patient has high quality care and treatment, with access to the full range of professionals needed. To create and develop ever-strengthening relationships between European institutions and the European cancer care community, and with our Member Societies and networks, facilitate collaboration and consensus on focused topics towards tangible and impactful policy improvement. Our Values

Our essential and enduring values are:

-Patient Centricity – Putting cancer patients at the centre of our concerns and activities and strive to do the best for them

- Commitment to Science – Reflecting the very latest scientific knowledge and be completely independent of any vested interests

- Cohesiveness – We believe in the power of combining the efforts of our members and other stakeholders who have a common mission

- Inclusiveness – We seek to include all non-profit organisations that share our mission, vision and values

- Equality and Fairness – All our members have a voice in the organisation and we strive to transcend the interests of any one member

- Openness and Transparency – We are committed to be transparent in and accountable for all that we do

23/06/2026

It's the strongest evidence yet: HPV vaccination is saving lives.

A new study in The Lancet, using the latest mortality data from England, shows that vaccination against the human papillomavirus is reducing cervical cancer deaths - not just infections and diagnoses.

Prof. Daniel Kelly and Prof. Margaret Stanley, Co-Chairs of the ECO HPV and Hep B Action Network, reflect on what these findings mean for cancer prevention, public confidence and the future of HPV vaccination across Europe.

The next step is delivering stronger systems, wider access and vaccination programmes that can reach every eligible young person. 👈

Read the full article from The Lancet🔗: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(26)00918-9/fulltext

23/06/2026

They’re called ‘the lazy, hazy days of summer’: a perfect time to write up the abstract for your research. ☀️🌱

If you’re a junior cancer professional, June and July are your window to prepare and submit your work for the European Cancer Summit abstract competition.

Submit your abstract by 31 July, 17:00 CEST.

Selected abstracts will be showcased in the exhibition area at the European Cancer Summit on 18 and 19 November.

Just make sure your work is aligned with one of ECO’s nine Focused Topic Networks, spanning key policy areas across the cancer continuum.

Use the summer wisely. Refine, shape, and submit your work. 📄

Find more information and submit your abstract here 👉 europeancancer.org/summit

23/06/2026

📢 One week to go!

How can we provide better cancer care for adolescents and young adults (AYAs)?

On Tuesday 30 June, we’ll search for answers.

The EU-funded PanCare4AYA, PredictAYA and STRONG-AYA projects will host the online Joint AYA Stakeholder Forum: Transforming AYA Cancer Care: From Research to Practice.

The event will feature a survivor keynote address, project presentations and interactive breakout discussions on how research can help strengthen care for adolescents and young adults with cancer.

🔗 Register now to take part: https://www.europeancancer.org/events/436:transforming-aya-cancer-care-from-research-to-practice.html

22/06/2026

Feedback matters. Most of us are asked for it constantly.

But in cancer care, patient feedback can do far more than measure satisfaction. It can help shape better care. 👈

That’s the promise of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures, or PROMs: structured information from patients about their symptoms, quality of life, treatment side effects and daily functioning.

Used well, PROMs can support better conversations between patients and clinicians, strengthen cancer clinical trials, inform regulatory and policy decisions, and help health systems understand what truly matters to people living with and beyond cancer.

On 13 July, our next Community 365 Roundtable will explore how Europe can make better use of patient-reported outcomes across the cancer care pathway.

The discussion will look at how PROMs can:
🔹Improve clinical care
🔹Generate more meaningful evidence in research
🔹Support decision-makers
🔹Bring the patient voice more directly into patient-centred cancer care

Registrations are open for this timely discussion on the next phase of patient-centred cancer care: https://www.europeancancer.org/events/445:community365-roundtable-proms-2026.html

20/06/2026

Each year on 20 June, World Refugee Day reminds us of the strength, resilience, and hopes of millions forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution or disaster.

Established by the United Nations, the day carries a clear message: refugees are not alone, and it calls on all of us to uphold the safety and dignity of displaced people around the world.

Recent studies have highlighted a notable cancer burden among refugees, with higher incidence and mortality for certain cancers, such as cervical and liver cancer, compared with non-refugee populations.

Displaced people living with cancer also face multiple barriers to care, including language difficulties, financial constraints, and healthcare systems that are often not prepared for their specific needs.

To help address these challenges, INTERACT-EUROPE 100 has developed a training module on displaced persons diagnosed with cancer. It addresses the unique challenges of providing interdisciplinary cancer care to displaced populations.

These modules are designed for healthcare professionals across Europe, making the EU’s oncology system a leading example of inclusive and resilient cancer care that leaves no one behind.

19/06/2026

🎯 The fight against cancer is now at the heart of the G7 agenda.

The G7 leaders’ call underlines the need for stronger international cooperation across three key areas:
🔹 Improving data sharing and research collaboration for paediatric, adolescent and young adult cancers
🔹 Intensifying action on cancers with poor prognosis
🔹 Expanding access to high-quality cancer care for all

At the European Cancer Organisation, we welcome this renewed commitment to collective action. It reflects the same logic of cross-border cooperation that has shaped Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and the EU Mission on Cancer.

As global momentum builds, Europe must continue to reach higher for cancer care by sustaining the progress achieved so far and securing the political commitment and funding needed for the next frontier of cancer care.

Read the reaction from Isabel Rubio, President of the European Cancer Organisation.

🚀 Learn more about ECO’s Reach Higher for Cancer Care campaign: https://europeancancer.org/campaign/reach-higher-for-cancer-care.html

19/06/2026

Quality of life in cancer care is non-negotiable. It is absolutely critical – and it’s how cancer care should be designed, measured and improved.

The European Cancer Organisation and the EUonQoL project will hold the Quality of Life and Cancer Policy Forum in Brussels this November, bringing together nine EU-funded projects working on quality of life and patient-centred care. 👈

Together, we’ll take a deep dive into:

🔹 How quality-of-life evidence can better inform cancer care
🔹 How patient-centred approaches can support better decision-making
🔹 How EU-funded research can help shape future implementation across Europe

📆 20 November, 08:00 – 15:00 CET
🏨 The Hotel, Brussels & Online
🔗 Apply for registrations at: https://www.europeancancer.org/events/444:qol-forum.html

19/06/2026

Join us in Brussels this November!

The European Conference on Inter-Speciality Cancer Training & Care will bring together Europe’s oncology community to celebrate the achievements of and explore the next steps in inter-speciality cancer training.

After three years of working with more than a thousand healthcare professionals from more than 100 cancer centres across Europe, this event will showcase the progress made and the lessons learned – and how it will help shape the future of cancer care through stronger, team-based training.

📅 Friday, 20 November
📍The Hotel Brussels

Be part of the conversation and help advance collaborative, person-centred cancer care across Europe.

Register here -https://www.europeancancer.org/events/441:isct-conference.html

19/06/2026

The European Cancer Summit – Better than ever. 🚀

With a fresh new look, a new Brussels venue, and a new updated programme built around focused policy tracks, this year’s Summit is designed to deepen discussion and unite the cancer community.

At a time when Europe is navigating geopolitical uncertainty, economic pressure and competing priorities, cancer remains a constant challenge.

Under the theme ‘Strengthening Cancer Care: Securing a Healthy, Equitable, Resilient and Competitive Europe’, we’ll bring together clinicians, patient advocates, policymakers, researchers and industry leaders to turn dialogue into action.

This is the place where Europe’s cancer community meets to share ideas, challenge thinking and build the partnerships that drive real change.

📆 18-19 November
📌Brussels & Online

🔗 Register at europeancancer.org/summit

And stay in Brussels a bit longer for two exclusive EU project events on 20 November, the day following the Summit.

18/06/2026

An estimated 29% of all deaths among men in the EU are cancer-related.

Yet men remain less likely to take part in preventive health services, more likely to be diagnosed at later stages, and continue to face barriers to early detection and timely care.

During International Men’s Health Week, ECO’s Men & Cancer Workstream is highlighting the need for coordinated European action on prostate.

With global prostate cancer cases projected to almost double by 2040, Europe must turn policy momentum into action:

✅ Risk-stratified screening
✅ Equitable access to diagnosis and treatment
✅ Psychosocial and peer support
✅ Stronger data and accountability
✅ Gender-responsive cancer policies

Read ECO’s spotlight report: https://europeancancer.org/menandcancer

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Dinsdag	08:30 - 17:00
Woensdag	08:30 - 17:00
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