European Cancer Organisation

Young adults (YAs) with cancer are 57% more likely to develop depression compared to peers without cancer. 🧠 MELODIC is a new EU-funded initiative working to tackle these unique challenges through ✅in-depth interviews and surveys to identify the mental health needs of Yas and their caretakers; ✅online training programme for better mental health screening, early detection, and management; ✅physical activity in natural spaces and tailored information to support mental wellbeing. Learn more about MELODIC 📢 https://lnkd.in/eRRnrSC7

The #TRANSiTION Team is pleased to announce that the project has successfully enrolled over 500 Trainers from across Europe! 🌟We are deeply grateful for the incredible interest and involvement. The team keeps working to make sure these trainers can mentor trainees keen on being up to date with the latest in #DigitalSkills in #Oncology SOS We are continuing the recruitment so that we make sure that the TRANSiTION training reaches as many trainers as possible across Europe. 🔗Learn more about TRANSiTION ▶️ https://lnkd.in/ezPpBpTF

Looking back at the European Cancer Summit 2024🌟 During this eventful year marked by political changes, the #CancerCommunity met to plan the next chapter in the implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. In anticipation of the Summit Report, take a moment to refresh your memory on some of the best pieces of work by the cancer community 📄 1️⃣ European Cancer Workforce Report 🔗https://lnkd.in/eDtaeFdb 2️⃣ European Cancer Screening Policy Index 🔗https://lnkd.in/etGXX5Jj 3️⃣ Women and Cancer Report 🔗https://lnkd.in/ekADcQ8b 4️⃣ LGBTIQ Survey 🔗https://lnkd.in/e9Ty_yXF

New Year, New Opportunities. 💫 Take a step forward in your professional journey in 2025! Here’s why joining the Young Cancer Professionals group should be on your New Year’s resolutions list: 🤝 Meet a multidisciplinary network of cancer professionals through group meetings and events; 📚 Access exclusive educational opportunities organised by leading Member Societies; 🌍 Broaden your horizons with international collaborations, including ASCO, UICC, and more. Join us today! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eKCHZ2iX

The #TRANSiTION Team is pleased to announce that the European Oncology Nursing Society has endorsed the TRANSiTION training ✅ This recognition from European Oncology Nursing Society is a key stepping stone in the efforts to ensure high-quality training in #DigitalSkills for #Cancer professionals, in Europe and beyond!🧑⚕️👩⚕️ Oncology & health societies are welcome to endorse the training by reaching out to our team➡️ https://lnkd.in/ezBbA7_v

While winter festivities are a time of joy and rest for many, healthcare workers across the continent continue their efforts on the frontlines of cancer care! Let's keep #Cancer professionals in our thoughts as they work tirelessly to save lives and ensure #patients get the best possible care.🕯️ To the European #CancerWorkforce, we wish you safe festivities. Learn more about the Cancer Workforce Crisis👉 https://lnkd.in/e6ArHVG3

The European Cancer Organisation congratulates Dr. Yannik Neuder on his recent appointment as Delegated Health Minister of France. His appointment brings positive news to the #CancerCommunity. We are pleased to note Minister Neuder's commitment to cancer care as a member of ECO’s Parliamentarians for Cancer Action. We are looking forward to supporting his efforts to improve cancer #prevention, #research, and #care in France and across Europe. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eANHhfek FR: L'Organisation Européenne contre le Cancer félicite le Dr Dr. Yannik Neuder pour sa récente nomination en tant que Ministre délégué à la Santé en France. Sa nomination est une excellente nouvelle pour la #CommunautéContreLeCancer. Nous saluons l'engagement du Ministre Neuder en faveur d'acces aux sooins contre le cancer, notamment en tant que membre de l'initiative des Parlementaires pour l'Action contre le Cancer d'ECO. Nous sommes impatients de soutenir ses efforts pour améliorer la #prévention, la #recherche et les #soins contre le cancer en France et à travers l’Europe.

The smartCARE and PROTECT-EUROPE Teams wish you Happy Holidays! 🕯️ As these two landmark EU-funded #projects come to an end, we reflect on their impact on the #CancerCommunity 📲 From developing a cancer survivor #SmartCard to improve the health and well-being of cancer patients and survivors 💉 To preventing cancers caused by #HPV and championing adoption of gender-neutral vaccination We look forward to continuing working with experts across the continent on future game-changing projects! 🌟

For too long, #healthcare policies in Europe have failed to address the specific needs and conditions of #women. ➡️ An estimated 12 million women in Europe live with cancer; ➡️ Another 1.2 million are diagnosed with cancer each year; ➡️ Nearly 600,000 die from it annually. Enough is enough! ✊ ECO has released its #WomenAndCancer report, with recommendations to combat gender disparities in #CancerCare Read the report and join us in our work. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ekADcQ8b

Happy holidays to all the cancer centres joining #INTERACTEUROPE100 🌟After a fruitful year, we're now looking forward to a 2025 of successful training courses, bringing inter-specialty cancer knowledge to professionals all over Europe for better #Cancer care Learn more about the project!➡️ https://lnkd.in/dgyHqnJW