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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer

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We define better treatments for all cancer patients to prolong survival and improve quality of life.

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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 6h
📢 A new IMMUcan publication in Cell Reports Medicine sheds light on response to chemo-immunotherapy in advanced #TNBC and highlights the contribution of the EORTC-1553-SPECTA platform to translational cancer research. Read more: spectaplatform.org/2026/09/30/i... #IMMUcan #SPECTA
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 8h
📢 Call for Abstracts is OPEN for #EORTCSummit 2027! Submit your research and share it with the clinical cancer research community. 📅 Abstract submission: 30 September – 4 November 2026 👉 event.eortc.org/summit/abstracts #CancerResearch #ClinicalResearch #Oncology
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 14h
💬 Beyond survival New CSO–EORTC recommendations highlight the importance of reporting not only treatment benefits, but also how many patients experience a meaningful deterioration in quality of life & for how long. 🔗 www.eortc.org/blog/2026/09... @csoncol.bsky.social @qol.eortc.org #QualityofLife
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 28/09/2026
From ROAM/EORTC 1308 to VIGOR and new glioma research, EORTC abstracts contributed important evidence presented at #EANO2026. 🔗 Read more: www.eortc.org/blog/2026/09/28/eortc… EANO #EORTCbrain
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 25/09/2026
👏Raffaella presenting at #EANO2026 today. The ARGOS post hoc analysis of EORTC-1709-BTG/CCTG CE.8 (MIRAGE) explored the relationship between radiotherapy quality assurance (RTQA), uninvolved-brain dose, survival, and treatment-related toxicity in patients with glioblastoma.
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 25/09/2026
On 22 September, ECRF celebrated 50 years of supporting cancer research at a Gala Dinner in Brussels, with HRH Princess Dina Mired, representatives of the Belgian Royal House, and Ambassadors of Jordan, Belgium and Monaco. Thank you to all our supporters! #EORTC #ECRF50
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 25/09/2026
👏 International academic collaboration delivering answers. Just presented at #EANO2026, the ROAM/EORTC-1308 phase III trial found that radiotherapy significantly reduces recurrence risk after complete resection of atypical meningioma. 🔗 www.eortc.org/blog/2026/09... @eanoassociation.bsky.social
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Raffaella De Pietro @rdepietro.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
#EANO2026 Chair Giuseppe Minniti takes the stage to officially open the congress, kicking off a packed programme with 44 scientific sessions, poster presentations, and contributions from scientific partners such as @eortc.org #radiotherapy #EANO #EORTC
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 25/09/2026
🚀 The EORTC 2335-GUCG #BRACE study has reached an important milestone with the inclusion of its first patient. 👏 Congratulations to all study coordinators, investigators and research teams involved, as well as to the first patient participating in the study. 🔗 www.eortc.org/blog/2026/08...
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 25/09/2026
📢 Get ready for #ENASymp26 Late-Breaking Abstract submissions! Submit your latest data 12–19 October 2026. 📍 Barcelona 18–20 November 👉 Register: event.eortc.org/ena2026/registration American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) The National Cancer Institute #CancerResearch #Oncology
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 24/09/2026
🎥 Watch the full event: www.youtube.com/live/35YcRy-...
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 24/09/2026
One day after marking the 10th anniversary of #WorldCancerResearchDay in Brussels, the message is clear: progress happens when we work together. We thank everyone who contributed to yesterday's inspiring celebration at EORTC HQ and to advancing cancer research for patients worldwide.
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 23/09/2026
At today’s #WorldCancerResearchDay event, Denis Lacombe, CEO of EORTC: "World Cancer Research Day reminds us that better cancer care is not always about more treatment, but about the right treatment for the right patient, supported by strong academic cancer research."
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 23/09/2026
📢 Join us live at 15:00 CEST! Today, cancer research leaders gather in Brussels to mark the 10th Anniversary of #WorldCancerResearchDay. We are honoured to welcome Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain and HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan. 🎥Follow live on YouTube: www.youtube.com/live/35YcRy-...
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 22/09/2026
The latest @qol.eortc.org annual newsletter is out, showcasing recent advances in quality of life research, Group activities, and collaborations across the EORTC network. Read more: qol.eortc.org/newsletters/... #CancerResearch #QualityofLife
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
📢 Abstract submission is now open! Share your latest research at the CNS Metastasis Meeting 2027, co-organized by a joint effort between @eanoassociation.bsky.social and @eortc.org. 👉 Submit your abstract now: www.eano.eu/eanomeetings... #NeuroOncology #CNS
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 21/09/2026
🚨 Just 9 days left to register at the Regular Rate for #ENASymp26! Register by 30 September: ow.ly/Bn4150ZPI9J 📅 18–20 November 2026 📍 Barcelona, Spain American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) The National Cancer Institute #CancerResearch #Oncology
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 16/09/2026
One week to go until the 10th Anniversary #WorldCancerResearchDay International Event. The speaker lineup is set. Join leading voices from research, healthcare and patient advocacy on 23 September. 🎥 Follow live: www.youtube.com/live/35YcRy-... #AdvancingCancerResearchTogether
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 16/09/2026
New results from the EORTC-1607-GITCG/ABC-09 phase II study provide biomarker insights alongside efficacy data for pembrolizumab plus CisGem in advanced biliary tract cancer. Thanks to everyone involved in this international research effort. 🔗 www.eortc.org/publications/
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 15/09/2026
For the ECRF’s 50th anniversary, Diego du Monceau, Chair of the ECRF, shares why sustainable funding is vital to advancing clinical research. 🎥 Watch the full video: www.eortcresearchfund.org/anniversary/ #ECRF50 #CancerResearch #ClinicalResearch
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 08/09/2026
#WorldCancerResearchDay celebrates the impact of cancer research and the collaboration behind progress against cancer. EORTC is proud to host the World Cancer Research Day International Event on 23 September in Brussels and support once again this global initiative. 🔗 www.eortc.org/event/world-...
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 08/09/2026
We honour the memory of Prof. Neil Aaronson, founding member of the EORTC Quality of Life Group and a pioneer of quality of life research in oncology. His legacy continues to shape cancer research and improve the lives of patients worldwide. Read our tribute: www.eortc.org/blog/2026/09...
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 07/09/2026
On #WRAD2026, we're celebrating a major milestone for radiotherapy research: 1,000 patients have now been enrolled in the ReCare cohort of the EORTC-ESTRO E²-RADIatE platform 🎉 Thank you to all the patients, investigators and study teams making this possible. #EORTC #ESTRO #ReCare #E2RADIatE
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 04/09/2026
📢 New results from EORTC 1419 (ETERNITY): 78% of long-term survivors of grade 4 gliomas showed neurocognitive impairment, yet cognitive functioning remained largely stable over time. Findings support tailored counselling and long-term survivorship care. www.eortc.org/publications
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 04/09/2026
💬 What matters most to older adults with cancer? A new EORTC perspective highlights why patient preferences should be considered alongside survival, toxicity and quality of life in clinical trials. 🔗https://www.eortc.org/blog/2026/09/04/older-adults/ #CancerResearch EORTC Quality of Life Group (QLG)
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 03/09/2026
Proud that Fabio Cardoso Borges presented a Spotlight Poster at #ISPE2026 in Milan. The study reviewed 264 extensions of indication for anticancer medicines approved in the EU (2011-2025), identifying over 1,000 benefit-risk uncertainties, with efficacy-related uncertainties being the most frequent.
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 28/08/2026
📢 Join EORTC as a Fellow in the Quality of Life Department and contribute to methodological research on patient-reported outcomes (PROs) in cancer clinical trials. 🔗Apply here: www.eortc.org/job/fellowsh... #EORTC #CancerResearch
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 26/08/2026
Part five of our ECRF 50th anniversary story is live. For 50 years, people, philanthropy and science have come together to advance cancer research and improve outcomes for patients. 👉 Read the latest chapter: ow.ly/QuUi50ZFfL4 #ECRF50 #CancerResearch #EORTC
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 25/08/2026
🗣️ Understanding life after cancer A new international study led by Louis Fox validates the EORTC QLQ‑SURV100, a questionnaire designed to assess #QualityofLife in cancer survivors across different cancer types, countries and cultures. 🔗 www.eortc.org/blog/2026/08... #CancerResearch @qol.eortc.org
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 10/08/2026
Part four of our EORTC Cancer Research Fund (ECRF) 50th anniversary story is live. Discover how our Honorary Presidents have played a key role supporting the advancement of cancer research. 👉 Read the latest chapter: ow.ly/LjQt50ZxWAA #ECRF50 #CancerResearch #EORTC
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 31/07/2026
🎗️ Tomorrow is #WorldLungCancerDay. A recent Lung Cancer publication shows that the EORTC QLQ-C30 and QLQ-LC29 capture many common patient-reported symptomatic adverse events in #NSCLC, supporting the use of PROs alongside clinician-reported assessments. www.eortc.org/publications/ @qol.eortc.org
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 31/07/2026
A timely look at how patient-reported outcomes (PROs) have shaped cancer research and care, and where the field is heading next. 👇 #QualityofLife #CancerResearch
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EORTC Quality of Life Group (QLG) @qol.eortc.org · 29/07/2026
📄 New publication from the @eortc.org #QualityofLife Group. The new EORTC QLQ‑VU34 questionnaire was developed to better capture the impact of vulva cancer and its treatment on patients' quality of life. 🔗 www.eortc.org/publications/ #CancerResearch #GivingVoice2Patients
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 27/07/2026
A new review in the European Journal of Cancer, led by EORTC, analysed 53 randomised pragmatic oncology trials. 🔬 Surrogate endpoints remained the most common primary endpoints, ahead of overall survival and quality of life. 🔗Read more: www.eortc.org/publications/ #CancerResearch
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 24/07/2026
Final results from the EORTC SPECTA Arcagen study and EURACAN highlight the value of molecular profiling in rare cancers. 🔬 69.4% of patients had actionable alterations, identifying personalised treatment opportunities and supporting access to precision medicine. 🔗 www.eortc.org/blog/2026/07...
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EANO @eanoassociation.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
📢 The #EANO–EORTC CNS Metastasis Meeting 2027 marks a new chapter in #CNS metastasis research, bringing together researchers and clinicians to advance science and improve patient care. Abstract submission opens 31 Aug 2026. #CNSmetastasis2027 @eortc.org 👉 Learn more: www.eano.eu/eanomeetings...
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 20/07/2026
EORTC is launching BRACE, a new clinical study evaluating radiotherapy as a bladder-preserving alternative for high-risk, non-muscle-invasive #BladderCancer after BCG treatment failure. Thanks to @komoptegenkanker.bsky.social, Rising Tide and the study team for supporting this research.
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 16/07/2026
📢 Save the date Join us in Brussels on 26–27 February 2027 for the EANO–EORTC CNS Metastasis Meeting. 🗓️ Abstract submission opens: 31 August 2026 👉 Read more: www.eortc.org/event/eortc-... #EORTC #EANO #NeuroOncology #CNSMetastases #CancerResearch
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EORTC-EANO CNS Metastasis Meeting 2027 - EORTC
We are pleased to announce the upcoming EANO-EORTC CNS Metastasis Meeting, taking place on 26–27 February 2027 in Brussels, Belgium.
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 15/07/2026
New publication on peritoneal mesothelioma highlights the value of molecular profiling for identifying potential treatment opportunities in this rare cancer. Congrats to Julien Péron, Nazim Benzerdjeb, Jean-Yves Blay, Marie Morfouace & collaborators. 🔗 Read more: spectaplatform.org/2026/07/15/p...
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EORTC Quality of Life Group (QLG) @qol.eortc.org · 15/07/2026
Adolescents & young adults with cancer face unique challenges. Recent expert commentary by Sam Sodergren et al. in @hospitalhealthcare.bsky.social explores the importance of age-appropriate HRQOL assessment & the role of @eortc.org QLQ-AYA30. 🔗 hospitalhealthcare.com/specialisms/... #QualityofLife
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 10/07/2026
📢 Are you passionate about improving quality of life in cancer care? Join EORTC’s QoL Department and help develop an AI-powered solution that captures patients’ experiences and advances patient-centred cancer research. 🔗Apply here: www.eortc.org/job/fellowsh... 📍 Brussels (hybrid) | Apply now
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 08/07/2026
How can Europe maximise the value of health data while protecting innovation? EORTC shares key recommendations for the successful implementation of #EHDS. ⬇️ 🔗 www.eortc.org/blog/2026/07/08/eortc… European Commission #EHDS #EuropeanHealthDataSpace #CancerResearch
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 07/07/2026
Have you ever read a cancer clinical trial consent form? We’d love your feedback 💬 We’re working to improve patient information and invite patients, caregivers & advocates to share their experience. 🕒 Takes ~15 min 🔒 Fully anonymous 👉 www.surveymonkey.com/r/EORTC_PISIC_…
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 07/07/2026
🚨 Abstract submission deadline tomorrow! Last chance to submit your research for #ENAsymp26. Don't miss out on the opportunity to help shape the future of cancer therapeutics. ⏰ Deadline: 8 July 👉 event.eortc.org/ena2026/abstract American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 06/07/2026
🎯Key takeaways from the EORTC #ASPIRE study presented at #ESMOGI26. ASPIRE is one of the largest analyses comparing PD-L1 CPS & TAP scoring in gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA). Congratulations to Dr Petrillo & all ASPIRE collaborators. @myesmo.bsky.social #EORTCgastrointestinal 👇
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 03/07/2026
Part three of ECRF 50th anniversary story is live. In 2014, Count Diego du Monceau became Chair, marking a new chapter for the EORTC Cancer Research Fund and strengthening its support for independent cancer research. 👉 ow.ly/8oXx50ZjNR6 #ECRF50 #CancerResearch #Oncology
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 03/07/2026
🔬 Only a few days left to submit your abstract for #ENAsymp26. 📅 Deadline: 8 July 2026 👉 Submit now: event.eortc.org/ena2026/abstract American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) The National Cancer Institute #CancerResearch #Oncology
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 01/07/2026
📍We are in Munich for #ESMOGI26. Come and visit us at our booth #34 on the first floor. Don’t miss the Rapid Oral Session at 09:35 on Saturday where Angelica Petrillo will be presenting the #ASPIRE study results. @myesmo.bsky.social #ClinicalTrials #CancerResearch #Oncology
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European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer @eortc.org · 01/07/2026
We are pleased to have contributed to this discussion on the EU Biotech Act. Our recently published position paper proposes targeted refinements to enhance clarity, reduce administrative burden, & better enable patient-centred clinical trials. Read more: www.eortc.org/blog/2026/06...
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EORTC Quality of Life Group (QLG) @qol.eortc.org · 30/06/2026
A closer look 👇 The @eortc.org Annual Report 2025 highlights progress across the network—including the #QualityofLife Group’s work to keep quality of life at the heart of cancer research 🌻 Take a look at our contribution & explore the full report: www.eortc.org/annual-report/ #GivingVoice2Patients
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