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24 September 2020
The European Code of Cancer Practice is a new tool for empowering citizens and cancer patients with ten key overarching rights, signposting what cancer patients should expect from their health system.
Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner for Health and Food Safety, said:
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September 2020
The European Code of Cancer Practice is a new tool for empowering citizens and cancer patients with 10 key overarching Rights, signposting what cancer patients should expect from their healthcare system.
We asked leading oncology experts, patient advocates, policy-makers and politicians from around Europe to explain why each of these 10 Rights is so important for the benefits of cancer patients and their loved ones. Join the tour around Europe by viewing video messages next to each Right below.
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23 September 2020
The European Cancer Organisation today launched a brand new initiative for empowering European citizens and cancer patients with ten key overarching Rights, signposting what cancer patients in Europe should expect from their healthcare system. The European Code of Cancer Practice (The Code) has been produced to assist every person with cancer across Europe to receive the best possible care, treatment, and support.
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07 September 2020
It is with great sadness that the European Cancer Organisation learned of the passing of Karen Benn, Europa Donna Deputy CEO. Karen Benn was a dedicated advocate working relentlessly to further Europa Donna’s advocacy goals. Her dedication to breast cancer advocacy will be greatly missed, but never forgotten. Our deepest sympathy goes to her family during this difficult period.
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28 August 2020
Following over 18 months of evidence accumulation, consensus finding and drafting, the European Cancer Organisation and the European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA) were pleased to announce in 2020 the publication of a new milestone publication: ‘The Requirements of a Specialist Breast Centre’.
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18 August 2020
Dr Matti Aapro, President of the European Cancer Organisation, has extended congratulations to campaigners and the Government of the Netherlands following news that the Council of Ministers has agreed to proposals meaning cancer survivors in that country no longer need to inform insurers of their past diagnosis and treatment. The measure is expected to take effect in January 2021 and if possible earlier.
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12 August 2020
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Event
23 September 2020, Virtual Event
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Join us, and EU Commissioner for Health and Food Safety Stella Kyriakides, as we launch a brand new tool for empowering cancer patients: the European Code of Cancer Practice.
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31 July 2020
Ahead of the summer, the EU institutions have intensified their efforts with several notable consultations and actions in respect to cancer.
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