The first CO-CAPTAIN workshop in Madrid has successfully taken place, bringing together key stakeholders to continue shaping more inclusive approaches to cancer prevention.
#COCAPTAIN #CancerPrevention #MentalHealth #HealthEquity #IntegratedCare #PublicHealth #EUProjects
A few days ago, the first #COCAPTAIN workshop in Austria took place. Organised by the Medical University of Vienna and facilitated by Hanna Mües and Katrin Schäfer, it brought stakeholders together to advance inclusive #CancerPrevention for people experiencing mental ill-health.
Yesterday, the first #COCAPTAIN stakeholder workshop in Poland took place, organised by Magdalena Wrzesińska and Magdalena Kostyła (Medical University of Łódź). 16 experts from oncology, mental health, policy and patient organisations discussed integrated cancer prevention.
In this new #COCAPTAIN interview, Vicky Bempi and Vasiliki Radaios, both Coordinators of the CO-CAPTAIN pilots, share their experience leading implementation on the ground.
▶️ https://youtu.be/sNNZrt91T9w
#CancerPrevention #MentalHealth #PatientNavigation #HorizonEurope #EUProjects
The #COCAPTAIN Final Conference, taking place on 16 April (09:00–13:30 CET) in Brussels as a hybrid event.
This event will mark an important milestone in advancing more equitable cancer prevention across Europe.
Registration will open next week
#EUCancerPrevention #MentalHealth #HorizonEurope
Cancer prevention, step by step — the Greek pilot of #COCAPTAIN is advancing efforts to make preventive care more inclusive.
🧭 Read more about their work here:
Oh it’s our absolute favorite #CoCaptain and her amazing Mama! ❤️
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. When detected early, the 5-year survival rate is over 90% — a powerful reminder that screening saves lives.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
Prevention is not just a message — it’s a model
As #BreastCancerAwareness Month comes to a close, let’s remember that awareness is just the first step.
What people need is ongoing support, clear guidance, and a system that adapts to their reality.
#COCAPTAIN
Too often, barriers like language, transport, mental health, or lack of information stand between a person and a simple screening.
At CO-CAPTAIN, we are working to change that.
Because prevention must be designed for real lives, not perfect scenarios.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reaffirm:
There is no effective cancer prevention without mental health care at its core.
Emotional wellbeing, trust, and psychological safety are essential to accessing screening, understanding risk, and following through with care.
#COCAPTAIN
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, we join the global call to raise awareness about breast cancer. Early detection saves lives — but only when people can access the care they need, understand their options, and feel supported throughout the process.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood cancer is not only a medical challenge — it’s a deeply human one. Behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a journey filled with uncertainty, strength, and resilience.
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU
🧭 We’re looking for your help.
CO-CAPTAIN is a European project making cancer prevention more accessible — especially for people living with mental ill health.
If you live in Austria, Greece, Poland or Spain, find out how to take part:
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU #HealthEquity
1 in 6 people in Europe lives with a mental health condition, says WHO.
Access gaps and stigma still block care — including cancer prevention.
At #COCAPTAIN, we work to change that.
📖 Read more: www.cna.al/english/shen...
#MentalHealth #CancerPreventionEU #PatientNavigation #EUCancerMission
Today CO-CAPTAIN was presented at the “Health for All?” symposium in Rijeka, Croatia.
We shared how our Patient Navigation model supports access to #CancerPrevention for people with #MentalHealth conditions — building fairer, healthier urban systems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN
Our pilots in Austria, Greece, Poland, and Spain continue to roll out the Patient Navigation model to bring cancer prevention closer to people with mental health problems.
📢 Discover the latest news:
cocaptain.eu/co-captain-c...
#COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU #MentalHealth #PatientNavigation
🩺 Millions in Europe report unmet medical needs due to cost, distance or delays (Eurostat via Euronews).
At #COCAPTAIN, we address this through Patient Navigation — making cancer prevention accessible for people with mental health problems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#HealthEquity
Tobacco is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer.
But quitting smoking is not just about willpower: it's about access.
At #COCAPTAIN we support inclusive strategies so that people facing mental health problems get the support they need.
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #EUCancerPlan
In Austria, Greece, Poland and Spain, CO-CAPTAIN is piloting adapted Patient Navigation models to:
✔️ Identify barriers
✔️ Test solutions
✔️ Engage communities
✔️ Generate scalable evidence
#EWAC2025 #COCAPTAIN #CancerPrevention #MentalHealth #PatientNavigation #EUCancerPlan
🎗️ It’s European Week Against Cancer
At Kveloce, we lead Communication, Awareness & Sustainability in the CO-CAPTAIN project — advancing primary prevention and equitable access for people with mental health challenges.
More at: https://cocaptain.eu/
#EWAC2025 #COCAPTAIN #KveloceKnows
📍 Valencia hosts our 3rd #COCAPTAIN consortium meeting!
We're sharing progress, reviewing pilot activities in AT, GR, PL & ES, and planning next steps for inclusive cancer prevention for people with mental health problems.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#HealthEquity #HorizonEurope
🚨 WHO Europe launches the European Health Alliance on Alcohol to tackle preventable harm.
At #COCAPTAIN, we support this call: cancer prevention must address alcohol, mental health, and inequality — with person-centred, inclusive action.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#PublicHealth #EUCancerMission
☀️ Skin Cancer is the most common — and preventable — cancer in Europe.
At CO-CAPTAIN, we ensure that #MentalHealth is not a barrier to prevention.
Our Patient Navigation model helps break down stigma and improve access.
🔗 Learn more: https://cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN #CancerPrevention #EUCancerPlan
Did you know #COCAPTAIN is being piloted in Austria, Greece, Poland & Spain?
Each country has its own healthcare realities — from #MentalHealth services to #CancerPrevention strategies.
🧭We're adapting #PatientNavigation to each context, building scalable, inclusive solutions.
https://cocaptain.eu/
❌ Myth: ‘People with #MentalHealth problems cannot make decisions about their health.
✅ Reality: With the right accompaniment, they make informed and empowered decisions.
👉 At CO-CAPTAIN, we break down prejudices to build fairer systems.
#CancerPrevention #COCAPTAIN #EUCancerPlan #CancerAwareness
Its my first fan art of Ed/Stede🏳️🌈🏴☠️
(Because i ´m obsessed with Izzy/Lucius 👀)
Besides, I don't intended to draw them ! they are just part of a sketch that I had started
#ofmd #ourflagmeandeath #stedebonnet #edteach #blackbonnet #ofmdfanart #blackbonnetfanart #blackbeardofmd #cocaptain
During Cancer Prevention Action Week 2025, we remember that prevention should be a right, not a privilege. At COCAPTAIN, we work to ensure that no one is left behind, removing barriers and promoting equal access to preventive health services. 💪
#CancerPrevention #COCAPTAIN
🗓️Cancer Prevention Action Week 2025 reminds us that cancer can be prevented with concrete actions.🌱 Healthy eating,🚭 avoiding tobacco, 🍷reducing alcohol and🏃♀️ staying active are key to reducing risks.
#CancerPrevention #COCAPTAIN #EUCancerPlan #CancerAwareness #MentalHealth
At #WorldCancerDay, Igor Grabovac, coordinator of #COCAPTAIN, highlighted the importance of equity in cancer care and access to health at the HaDEA Project Showcase
🔎 Read more about his intervention and the impact of CO-CAPTAIN here👉 cocaptain.eu/hadea-projec...
#CancerPrevention #EUCancerMission
