Patient Navigation: The Path Towards Reduced Cancer Inequalities in Europe?

The increasing complexity of the healthcare landscape, particularly for diseases such as cancer, requires patient navigation to guide individuals through the system, reduce barriers, ensure timely access to essential services, improve shared decision-making and improve health literacy.

New manifesto aims to addresses disastrous impact of armed conflict on cancer care

2 August, Brussels: The Emergencies and Crises Network of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) was established to help create more resilient healthcare systems that can effectively respond to future crises. This network acts as a vital platform where cancer professionals and patient advocates can exchange ideas, learn from past emergencies, and propose best practices – quickly.

Today, Prof Mark Lawler, Co-Chair of the Emergencies and Crises Network, and Prof Andreas Charalambous, Past President of the European Cancer Organisation, are amongst a group of international experts publishing the 'Improving Cancer Care in Conflict-Impacted Populations' manifesto in The Lancet.

The European Cancer Organisation’s Commitment on World Hepatitis Day

On 28 July, World Hepatitis Day, we unite with the World Health Organization, the World Hepatitis Alliance and the European Commission to raise awareness and action against hepatitis.

New Roadmap Launched at European Parliament Urges EU to Complete, Refresh and Expand its Cancer Plan

Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from across the political spectrum gathered today to highlight the state of cancer policy in Europe. They emphasised their support for cancer remaining a top  political priority in Europe, and they undertook to work together over the next five years to help accelerate improvements in cancer prevention, detection, treatment, care and research in all Member Countries. 

Russia's Missile Attack on Ukrainian Children's Hospital

Statement from the European Cancer Organisation

9 July 2024, Brussels: Responding to the horrific scenes from the Russian missile strike yesterday on Kyiv's Okhmatdyt Children's Hospital, the European Cancer Organisation has issued the following statement:

Russia’s military targeting of children, hospitals and healthcare facilities is appalling. Our hearts go out to all who have been harmed, including the most vulnerable of patients, healthcare professionals, parents and families. This attack stiffens our resolve to work with our member societies, patient organisations and others in giving help to cancer patients and professionals in Ukraine now and in the long term. 

ECO and the United Nations Population Fund sign a Memorandum of Understanding

The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen their collaboration in the fight against cancer, especially cervical cancer, and to improve patient outcomes worldwide.

New Report Outlines How Europe Can Address Needs of Young Cancer Patients

A new report, published as part of the EU-funded STRONG-AYA project, highlights a series of lessons and recommendations to provide a brighter future for adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer. Entitled ‘Caught in the Middle’, the report is the result of an extensive stakeholder forum.

Caught in the Middle: Identifying Gaps for Adolescents and Young Adults (AYAs) with Cancer

Each year, more than 150,000 individuals belonging to the Adolescents and Young Adults (AYA) age range of 15 to 39 years old are diagnosed with cancer in the EU. They represent a unique group, facing cancer-related struggles such as pain, anxiety, or infertility, which interplay with age-related difficulties such as unemployment, or a lack of financial stability.

A new network addressing patient needs in times of crisis

In recent years, crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine have had a significant impact on cancer patients, emphasising the need for global collaboration in response. To that end,  the European Cancer Organisation (ECO) has created a new Focused Topic Network on Emergencies and Crises so that the cancer community can better anticipate and prepare for the urgent needs of cancer patients in emergency situations.