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Event
18 - 19 November 2026, Brussels & online
Strengthening Cancer Care: Securing a Healthy, Equitable, Resilient and Competitive Europe
Amid political instability, economic pressure, and the risk of escalating conflict, discussions around Europe’s next multiannual budget are intensifying in Brussels and in capitals across the EU.
In this environment, addressing the growing burden of cancer is essential. This unrelenting disease is not only a public health priority, but a strategic investment in Europe’s resilience, social cohesion and long‑term competitiveness.
As Europe defines its political priorities for the decade ahead, health and cancer must be embedded at the heart of future investments. At this critical moment, the cancer community must champion a vision for a resilient, equitable and innovative Europe.
The European Cancer Summit 2026 will take place in Brussels & online on 18-19 November, followed by EU-funded project events on 20 November. Registrations will open soon.
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reports
April 2026
Treating cancer effectively means addressing more than the disease alone. ECO’s report Treating the Whole Patient highlights three often under-addressed dimensions of cancer care that are essential to patient outcomes, safety and quality of life: medical nutrition, antimicrobial resistance, and healthcare-acquired infections. Despite their importance, these areas remain too often overlooked in policy and practice across Europe.
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reports
April 2026
The European Cancer Organisation convenes oncology professionals and patient groups to develop policies, advocate for change and speak up for the European cancer community.
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news
30 March 2026
In November 2024, the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) published Under Pressure: Safeguarding the health of Europe’s oncology workforce, a report on the working conditions of cancer care professionals across Europe. Since then, its policy recommendations have led the cancer community in a call for comprehensive measures to improve the work environment.
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news
24 March 2026
Brussels, Belgium – 24 March 2026 – Policymakers, clinicians, patient advocates and public health experts gathered today at the European Parliament to discuss how eliminating viral hepatitis can dramatically reduce liver cancer across Europe.
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Publication
March 2026
The impact of cancer on women has many facets, so too should the tools we use to address it.
The European Women and Cancer Policy Index is the first practical approach for benchmarking the policies and performance of individual countries in addressing women’s needs in cancer control.
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news
26 February 2026
As political agendas shift and health budgets tighten, the cancer community must maximise every opportunity, every partnership, and every investment. In extraordinary times, complacency is not an option.
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Publication
February 2026
In a time of geopolitical disruption and uncertainty, the European Cancer Organisation convened the broad cancer community to ensure cancer care is a priority in the upcoming political agenda.
The European Cancer Summit 2025 united the community on 19–20 November, in Brussels and online for an exceptional edition, fit for exceptional times.
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news
25 February 2026
Over the past year, ECO has stepped up its efforts across Europe to prevent the spread of the human papillomavirus (HPV), combining evidence, policy engagement, and regional cooperation to reduce the incidence of HPV-related cancers.
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