European Cancer Organisation Highlights

The impact of the Russian invasion on Ukraine and how this has impacted clinical trials and cancer care in Europe. The Special Network on the Impact of the War in Ukraine on Cancer was established by ECO Board and ASCO soon after the war started, and now has representatives of over 300 organisations. In this […]

Professor Mark Lawler (Queen’s University Belfast) summarizes the European Cancer Pulse, an exciting new tool that brings together data from 34 European countries and helps determine cancer care disparities on cancer burden, research spending, prevention efforts, early detection, diagnosis and treatment access, survivorship, impact of social determinants and much more. For more information, click here. […]

The European Groundshot—addressing Europe’s cancer research challenges: a Lancet Oncology Commission is a unique imitative launched this year aims to identify the challenges in cancer care in Europe. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on cancer diagnosis and halted many ongoing clinical trials. In this video, Professor Mark Lawler (Queen’s University Belfast) describes […]

The significant disparities in European cancer care remains a long-term priority for cancer research professionals. Professor Mark Lawler (Queen’s University Belfast) summarizes the EU Cancer Inequalities Registry, an initiative of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. It aims to help understand, address and reduce cancer inequalities so that we can take action now. Questions Could you give […]

Dr Kim Benstead (Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK) discusses the most recent improvements in cancer training in Europe, including the major shift online due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the importance of creating simulations and more interactive training. Questions What have been the most important technological advances in cancer training in Europe? (00:26-01:24) How […]

Dr Kim Benstead (Gloucestershire NHS Foundation Trust, London, UK) discusses the most recent developments to the European Beating Cancer Plan, including the importance of multidisciplinary in cancer workforces, and the need for quality training schemes. As Chair of INTERACT-EUROPE, she shares her hopes for the new, two-phase training programme to optimise cancer care not only […]

Dr Ajay Aggarwal (Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Trust, London, UK) discusses his highlights from the European Cancer Summit 2022, in particular the success of the Perspectives of Young Cancer Professionals Session, which was the first time this had been presented at the conference. Disclosures: Ajay Aggarwal has no financial or non-financial conflicts of interest […]

Dr Eric Winer (President, American Society of Clinical Oncology [ASCO]) discusses the global following that the society has and the current collaborations in discussion with the European Cancer Organisation. He also shares his focus on combating physician burnout and how the society are working on ensuring that the cancer workforce are well supported throughout their career. […]

Dr Eric Winer (President, American Society of Clinical Oncology [ASCO]) discusses what’s in store for the society for 2023, with particular attention on the importance of patient-physician partnerships. He explains that establishing a strong connection can help physicians rediscover the joy in their work, therefore helping to reduce the risk of burnout, which unfortunately so many […]