Report from the Webinar on Europe's Beating Cancer Plan

On 1 April 2020, the European Cancer Organisation hosted a Webinar on Europe's Beating Cancer Plan bringing together representatives from the European Commission, @EuropeanCancer Member Societies and Patient Advisory Committee in a lively discussion.

ECCO 2019 European Cancer Summit Webcasts

European Cancer Care: Across Borders

Statement on COVID-19 from the European Cancer Organisation’s Board of Directors

'Attention is urgently required to protect cancer patients and preserve Europe’s healthcare professional, scientific and patient societies'

The Board of Directors of the European Cancer Organisation has released the following statement on the ongoing measures being taken across Europe to manage the developing situation connected to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Big Things are Made out of Small Pieces: The Value of Convening Networks in Cancer Policy

By Dr Matti Aapro, President of the European Cancer Organisation (2020-2021)

So the Year 2020 has arrived. Many predictions were made about the lives we would be living by now. Machines were usually a feature. Flying cars, spaceships taking us to Mars and robots doing our tedious chores.

European Cancer Organisation Response to the Beating Cancer Plan Roadmap Consultation

A checklist for an ambitious, unifying and change-making Plan

Developed in discussion and agreement with members of the European Cancer Organisation and its Patient Advisory Committee, the 12 points are intended to provide a checklist to ensure that Europe's Beating Cancer Plan meets the needs identified by the stakeholder community.

Open Letter to EU Leaders and Ministers of Finance Ahead of 20th February Council Meeting

On behalf of the European Cancer Organisation, the umbrella federation of 28 European and international level societies working with 17 patient advocacy organisations to improve cancer care and outcomes in all countries, President of the European Cancer Organisation, Dr Aapro, wrote an open letter to EU Leaders and Ministers of Finance ahead of 20th February Council Meeting on the EU’s Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-27.

European Parliament Spotlight Falls on Cancer Prevention

With political attention currently high on the possibilities for new EU cancer policies as a result of the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan, the European Cancer Organisation was invited to convene experts to address the European Parliament on cancer prevention.

The European Cancer Organisation Welcome Cancer Plan Consultation and Calls on All to Input

On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the European Commission has opened consultation with stakeholders to help shape and finalise an impactful new Europe's Beating Cancer Plan.

Fighting Against Cancer: Why Europe Needs a New “Deal”

By Peter Liese MEP and Dr Matti Aapro, President of the European Cancer Organisation 

The time to set ambitious yet achievable targets against cancer is NOW