On #WorldCancerDay, we’re calling for decisive action to close the care gap.
1 in 4 people in the WHO European Region are at risk of developing cancer.
🩺 Our #OBSPACE policy brief shows what countries can do to reduce cancer care inequalities: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/publications...
#EBCP
January is #CervicalCancerAwareness Month, and we want to show how innovative, data-driven strategies are advancing prevention & screening in Europe
Drawing on the latest case studies from #OBSPACE, we can see how different countries address this: eurohealthobservatory.who.int/monitors/pac... #EBCP
💬 "The aim of the Alliance is to accelerate research, connect researchers, and plan together participation in #cancerresearch activities linked to ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ #EBCP, to ensure optimal use of investment and sustain excellence in the Belgian cancer research."
Véronique Le Ray
The most common cancer in Europe is breast cancer (pink), followed by cervix uteri (green)
📢 IARC & ACS have launched the #CancerAtlas
The most common cancer among women in Europe? Breast cancer, by far.
Main risk factors? #Alcohol 🍷 & #overweight 🥐
Main #EU policies to tackle them? Still missing 🫥
What exactly are policymakers waiting for? 🙄
#PublicHealth #CancerPrevention #EBCP
❗EPHA's analysis of the 2025 European Commission’s Review of the European Beating Cancer Plan shows major gaps in delivery - from missing NCD prevention policies to incomplete tobacco controls.
Read the full analysis: epha.org/ephas-review...
@cancerleagues.bsky.social #EBCP
Commission's review of the #EuropesBeatingCancerPlan #EBCP cites 'current lack of evidence to suggest that further measures would add to the protection of EU citizens', beyond what's in the existing Low Voltage Directive commission.europa.eu/document/dow...
