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Ahead of European Cancer Nursing Day 2026 (ECND26), Stavroula Chante (Macmillan Lead Cancer Nurse, The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust) discusses the growing importance of cancer nurses in survivorship care, personalised medicine and multidisciplinary oncology teams. Speaking about this year’s theme, 'Supporting Life Beyond Cancer', she highlights the increasing demands facing the oncology nursing workforce across Europe, the need for greater recognition and investment, and why supporting nurses is essential to improving patient outcomes and quality of life.
As President of the European Cancer Organisation, Dr Isabel Rubio is leading Europe’s fight against cancer with a clear vision: sustained investment, stronger coordination, and measurable progress. From groundbreaking research to policy innovation, she is driving change where it matters most – for patients. In this Q&A with touchONCOLOGY, Dr Rubio explains her priorities for shaping Europe’s cancer landscape over the next two years.
February has already been very busy across regulation, clinical research and community awareness - and we're only half way through! See below a round-up of the main breakthroughs and what to look out for during the rest of the month. ...
Have you ever considered what advocacy truly means? What it represents for you, your patients, and your colleagues? We’re confident that you already act as an advocate, but can you identify yourself as one? Let’s explore together! ...
This May, the World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition (WBCPC) is launching Bladder Cancer Awareness Month 2025 under the theme “Feeling Unsure? Get Checked”. The campaign highlights the importance of recognising blood in urine as a symptom of bladder cancer and acting quickly to seek medical advice.
In this interview, Prof Mark Lawler discusses the Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan key achievements, challenges and future directions.
World Cancer Day is a campaign run by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC). It is observed annually on February 4th, and unites the world in the fight against cancer. The theme for 2025–27, "United by Unique", highlights the individual ...
In this interview, we are joined by President-Elect of the European Cancer Organisation (ECO), Dr Isabel Teresa Rubio (Head of Breast Surgical Oncology at Clínica Universidad de Navarra, Professor of Surgery at the University of Navarra, Spain). She discusses ...
7 January 2025, Brussels - The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elisabetta Zanon as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 3 February. Elisabetta is a senior professional with more than 20 years of experience in European affairs, much ...
It is with great pleasure that we present the latest edition of touchREVIEWS in Oncology & Haematology. This issue highlights the remarkable progress and innovation shaping the fields of oncology and haematology, featuring articles that delve into both emerging therapies ...
Liver cancer remains a significant global health challenge, often going undetected until it has progressed to advanced stages. A major barrier to early detection is the lack of awareness about liver health and risk factors, such as chronic liver diseases ...
The incidence rate of breast cancer (BC) is the highest in Pakistan among all Asian countries.1 In 2018 alone, 2.1 million cases were diagnosed, although the exact number is likely much higher due to poor reporting in rural areas and the lack ...
touchONCOLOGY are delighted to support Global Liver Institute (GLI) as they officially launch their seventh annual #OctoberIs4Livers campaign, aiming to raise awareness about liver cancer and the disparities that affect communities at risk. This initiative comes in observance of Liver Cancer Awareness Month and this year focuses on the important theme “Addressing Disparities in Liver Cancer Care.”
This July, the PrEvCan campaign is dedicated to raising awareness about women's cancer risk in connection with breastfeeding and hormone replacement therapy (HRT). Initiated by the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS), and with ESMO as a key campaign partner, the ...
The European Code Against Cancer (ECAC) recommends that if you drink alcohol of any type you should limit your intake and that not drinking alcohol is best for cancer prevention. This March, the PrEvCan campaign, spearheaded by EONS to promote ...
As part of our ongoing support for the PrEvCan - Cancer Prevention Across Europe - campaign, we were delighted to speak with the President of the European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS), Johan de Munter. Initiated by EONS, and with ESMO ...
“If you want something you never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.” So, reputedly, said a Mr Thomas Jefferson, in a different age and in a different place, but the advice remains timeless. The quotation comes ...
Primary cancer prevention can help individuals choose healthy behaviors that could substantially lower their cancer risk, but how can these important messages be delivered to the right people and in the most effective way? Nurses could play an important part. ...
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