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Uniting Europe in the fight against cancer 🌍🎗️. Learn more about #EWAC2026: www.europeanweekagainstcancer.org | Supported by @cancerleagues.bsky.social

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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The 2026 edition of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer is just around the corner! Are you ready to make an impact? The #EWAC2026 toolkit is now available online ➡️ europeanweekagainstcancer.eu
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 04/07/2025
The European Week Against Cancer 2025 Impact Report is live! 💙 🌍 4.2M people reached 💬 9.6K interactions 📣 880 mentions A huge thanks to everyone who made #EWAC2025 possible. Together, we made a real impact. 🔗 Read the full story: buff.ly/8dM5imX
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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
Quitting smoking is a crucial step for your future and health. It decreases the risk of cancer returning, boosts recovery, and improves overall well-being. #WorldNoTobaccoDay #EWAC2025 #CancerSurvivors #QuitSmoking #BetterHealth #TobaccoFree #QuitSmoking
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
📅 Save the Date! Join us in Milan in May 2026 for the 10th European Conference on Tobacco or Health 🚭 🎗️ Organised by our Italian member and the European Cancer Leagues, #ECTOH2026 promotes #NicotineFree spaces for healthier cities. 🔗 www.ectoh.org #EWAC2025 #WorldNoTobaccoDay
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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 31/05/2025
🚭 It's time to choose a healthier lifestyle! Every year, 700,000 lives in the EU are lost to tobacco. It is the leading cause of preventable cancer in Europe and the biggest preventable health risk. What we’re doing in the EU to promote healthier lifestyles across Europe 👇
Illustration of a pair of lungs, with the left lung shown in black surrounded by smoke to represent damage from smoking tobacco, the right lung in a vibrant blue gradient to symbolise health. The text reads “Say no to tobacco” at the bottom left and “Say yes to health” at the top right. The logo of the European Union appears in the bottom right corner.
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
🎗️ It's the final day of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer! 🚭 Each year, tobacco use leads to over 700K preventable deaths in Europe. That's like losing an entire city the size of Frankfurt. Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay. Join the action ⬇️ shorturl.at/LKf2D #EWAC2025
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World No Tobacco Day 2025
Appealing flavours, but hidden dangers. Shameless manipulation of our children, for industry profit. Every day, tobacco and nicotine industries use carefully engineered products and deceptive tactics ...
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 31/05/2025
🎗️ It’s the final day of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer! 🚭 31 May is #WorldNoTobaccoDay. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable cancer, responsible for almost 20% of cases in Europe. Join the action: shorturl.at/LKf2D #EWAC2025
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Federació Catalana d'Entitats contra el Càncer (FECEC) @fececfederacio.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
💼 Sabies que les persones supervivents de #càncer tenen 1,4 vegades més probabilitats de patir atur? Cal posar el focus en els reptes que afronten els pacients per tornar a la feina. 🔗 shorturl.at/cRuJ1 #RetornALaFeina #EWAC2025 @CancerLeagues
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International Workers’ Day 2025: Supporting cancer patients and survivors in the workplace | Association of European Cancer Leagues - ECL
More than 12 million cancer survivors are expected to live in Europe—and many of them hope to return to work. But finding a way back into the workplace is not always straightforward.
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febsopenbio.bsky.social @febsopenbio.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
🎬 As #EWAC2025 wraps up, we invite you to explore our Cancer Section - a home for original and valuable publications on cancer biology 📚 buff.ly/kVwOVE9 Are you working on cancer research? If so, consider submitting your manuscript to FEBS Open Bio ✍️ #Oncology #OpenAcces #PhDchat #PostDocChat
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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
As #EWAC2025 draws to a close, we focus on smoking cessation as a key step toward a cancer-free environment. Creating a smoke-free Europe is possible — with bold policy and strong public health commitment. 🔗 Read more in our joint Call to Action: lnkd.in/ebuyn7yM
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
🎗️ Life after cancer treatment is often referred to as a 'new normal', but what does that really mean? @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social's powerful new guide helps colorectal cancer survivors navigate life beyond treatment. 🔗 shorturl.at/JwWNf #EWAC2025
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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Day 5⃣ of #EWAC2025 highlights the strength & resilience of cancer survivors. 📘Check our new guide to support your journey beyond colorectal cancer treatment. It’s a valuable resource for anyone navigating life after treatment 🔗
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Finding Your Way: Living Well Beyond Colorectal Cancer
Life after cancer treatment often means adjusting to a ‘new normal’. Completing treatment is an important milestone, yet it signals the start of another journey filled with physical, emotional,…
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Standing Committee of European Doctors (CPME) @europeandoctors.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
🚭 Only bold, comprehensive and strictly enforced tobacco control measures succeed 🌍 Tomorrow, it’s @who.int’s annual #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚨 Removing the appeal of tobacco and nicotine products through stricter regulations is crucial #TobaccoExposed #EWAC2025
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Talking about a cancer diagnosis at work can be overwhelming 💼🎗️ @cancerleagues.bsky.social offers helpful tips for both employees and employers on navigating these difficult conversations. 👉 For employers: shorturl.at/wzTYr 👉 For employees: shorturl.at/SzrD2 #EWAC2025
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FORTEe - Get strong to fight childhood cancer @fortee-eu.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
It's @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social! Today's focus: 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 & 𝗯𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿  At FORTEe we are proud to collaborate with @youthcancereurope.bsky.social to ensure that young people remain at the centre of everything we do.🩵 Read more: f.mtr.cool/yjjzxlrwnf #EWAC2025
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Federació Catalana d'Entitats contra el Càncer (FECEC) @fececfederacio.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
📈 El #càncer és la principal causa de mort entre les persones de 45 a 64 anys en un nombre creixent de països de la UE. Els projectes finançats per la UE impulsen la recerca i la innovació més avançades. 🔗 research-and-innovation.ec.europa.e… #EWAC2025
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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
As #EWAC2025 continues, we call for stronger EU policies to support cancer survivors: 🔹 Address long-term needs 🔹 Enforce the Right to Be Forgotten 🔹 Fight discrimination in credit access Survivors deserve a future free from stigma. 🔗Read more: lnkd.in/ebuyn7yM
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EACR - European Association for Cancer Research @helloeacr.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
We’re campaigning to #KeepResearchCurious because early-stage, curiosity-driven cancer research is the cornerstone of future medical breakthroughs 🔍 #EWAC2025
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Over 12 million cancer survivors are expected to live in Europe—and many hope to #ReturnToWork. It's time to make workplaces truly inclusive & accessible for those who've fought to return. 🎗️ This #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, hear directly from patients and survivors: shorturl.at/cRuJ1 #EWAC2025
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Support for cancer patients and survivors to #ReturnToWork is essential, explains Wim Geluykens from Stand Up To Cancer Flanders (@komoptegenkanker.bsky.social) 🗨️ During the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, we are sharing their stories: shorturl.at/cRuJ1 #EWAC2025
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
💼 Work means income, connection, and a sense of identity. 🎗️ For cancer patients and survivors, being able to #ReturnToWork can be a crucial step to recovery. Yet the road back isn't always easy. During the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, we are sharing their stories: shorturl.at/cRuJ1 #EWAC2025
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
It’s Day 6️⃣ of #EWAC2025 & today we are placing patients and survivors at the centre. 💼 DYK cancer survivors are 1.4 times more likely to face unemployment? Let's shine a light on the challenges patients face to #ReturnToWork. 🗨️ Read their testimonials: shorturl.at/cRuJ1 #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer
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Alcohol Focus Scotland @alcoholfocus.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Of course, prevention is the best cure. 1 in 2 Scots still don't know that alcohol causes #cancer That's because under the current voluntary label schemes, the alcohol industry omits this truth 🤫 We need mandatory health warning labels on alcohol products
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
It’s Day 6️⃣ of #EWAC2025 and today we are placing patients and survivors at the centre. 💼 Did you know that cancer survivors are 1.4 times more likely to face unemployment? Let's shine a light on the challenges patients face to #ReturnToWork. 🗨️ Read their testimonials: shorturl.at/cRuJ1
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Day 5️⃣ of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer is all about research 🔬 Join us as we’re shining a light on some of the EU-funded projects we are proud to support 👇 #EWAC2025
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🥀 In 2022, over 14 thousand children and teens in Europe were diagnosed with cancer. 🔬 Research is the only cure – it's how we find answers, improve treatments, and save lives. Learn more from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC): shorturl.at/qfylz #EWAC2025
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
🎗️ Cancer is set to become Europe's leading cause of death. EU-funded projects are driving cutting-edge research to turn the tide. 👉 This #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, learn how the EU is supporting the fight against cancer. #EWAC2025 shorturl.at/GxrQ6
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European Week Against Cancer 2025: EU-funded projects contributing to effective diagnosis and treatment
Discover EU-funded projects that are contributing to ensuring that cancer patients across the EU have the same access to high quality care, diagnosis and treatment, regardless of where they live.
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febsopenbio.bsky.social @febsopenbio.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
🩸 For Day 3 of #EWAC2025, check out these insightful research articles on leukemia: 🔹https://buff.ly/yhcwMdS 🔹https://buff.ly/2Mh91WL 🔹https://buff.ly/hNC8zx4 #Leukemia #CancerResearch
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Digestive Cancers Europe @digestivecancerseu.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
On #WDHD2025, we focus on access to life-saving treatments. Access to treatments can save lives, but many still face barriers in 🇪🇺. Let’s work for better outcomes & ensure all patients can get the care they need. Read Harry's story➡️ buff.ly/Z6WucyA #EWAC2025
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Day 5️⃣ of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer is all about research 🔬 Across Europe, cancer leagues fund vital research - from prevention to treatment to survivorship – offering hope to millions. Visit your national society to support their work 👉 shorturl.at/8yntA #EWAC2025
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CBIG-SCREEN project @cbigscreen.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
European Week Against Cancer! Check out also our project CBIG-SCREEN @cbigscreen.bsky.social which focuses on co-creating the offer of cervical screening with vulnerable groups for vulnerable groups! cbig-screen.eu #EWAC2025 #cervicalcancer #cancerprevention #screening #HPV #H2020 #EU
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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
📢 The #europeanweekagainstcancer kicks off! At CPE, we believe prevention and early detection must remain a top priority. 🩺 Join our call to keep cancer care high on the EU agenda: lnkd.in/ebuyn7yM
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European Coalition for Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (ECGP) @europeancgp.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
#CancerPatients in Europe still don’t get access to targeted treatments, as #CGP testing isn’t available. The ECGP's recommendations address this issue. 🎥 Hear from members like Dennis Flannelly, Head of #PrecisionMedicine at #MSD, on why unlocking CGP access matters now. #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer
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IDF Europe @idfe.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
📣As we mark the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, we highlight the importance of putting people at the heart of care. 💙Earlier this year, on World Cancer Day, we spoke with #NCD Advocate Cajsa Lindberg, who shared her experience of living with multiple long-term conditions. idf.org/europe/news/...
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World Cancer Day 2025: interview with NCDs Advocate Cajsa Lindberg - IDF Europe Site
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foodwatch International @foodwatch-int.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Every 9 s someone hears “you have cancer.” Prevention starts on our plates. EU still allows 338 additives; some (aspartame E951, nitrite E250) carry cancer risk. foodwatch urges a ban on high-risk additives, a shorter list, clear labels. Sign: www.foodwatch.org/en/no-to-asp... #EWAC2025
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
In an age where misinformation can spread fast, investing in health literacy is more important than ever 📱 ECL and our members work together with various leading EU-funded projects to improve cancer prevention. Learn more from the European Health and Digital Executive Agency - #HaDEA 👇 #EWAC2025
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 28/05/2025
Day 4️⃣ of #EWAC2025 highlights a key ally in cancer prevention: digital health. With misinformation rising, trusted tools help people make informed health choices. EU-funded projects like #BUMPER promote health literacy on prevention. Learn more from the EU Commission's #HaDEA 👇 shorturl.at/bfA6K
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European Week Against Cancer 2025: EU-funded projects taking action to prevent cancer
The European Week Against Cancer takes place between 25 and 31 May. Explore a selection of EU-funded projects, some of which have concluded since last year’s European Week Against Cancer. Managed by H...
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European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control @ecdc.europa.eu · 27/05/2025
🛡️ #DYK some #vaccines can help prevent #cancer? A healthier tomorrow starts with action today. Let’s make #CancerPrevention a priority! Watch our short animation to learn more about #HPV and #HepatitisB vaccines! More information: vaccination-info.europa.eu/en #EWAC2025 #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer
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International Kidney Cancer Coalition @ikccorg.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
During European Week Against Cancer, IKCC would like to highlight the European Code Against Cancer, which includes 12 ways to reduce cancer risk. cancer-code-europe.iarc.fr/index.php/en/ #EWAC2025
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European Code Against Cancer - International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC). European Commission: 12 ways to reduce your cancer risk.
The European Code Against Cancer focuses on actions that describes actions that individuals can take to reduce their risk of developing cancer.
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
💊 Clinical trials drive innovation, but participants often don't fully reflect real-world diversity. 🏥 Comprehensive Cancer Centres can help close this gap by expanding access to cutting-edge care, explained ECL’s Director in a @obshealth.bsky.social webinar. 🔗 shorturl.at/T3Hmc #EWAC2025
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Cancer Core Europe @cancercoreeurope.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
Every 9 seconds someone in the EU is diagnosed with cancer - but over 40% of cases are preventable 💪This #EWAC2025, #CCE stands united for advancing cancer research and treatment in Europe. Join the conversation ➡️ cancer.eu/ewac
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European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM) @eanm.org · 27/05/2025
Access to medicines matters. At EANM, we’re working to secure radiopharmaceutical supply across Europe – because cancer care depends on it. 👉 eanm.org/eu-global-af... #EWAC2025 #Radiopharmaceuticals #CancerCare #EANM
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CO-CAPTAIN Project @co-captain.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
🔍 Cancer prevention starts with understanding — but access to information isn’t equal. At #COCAPTAIN, we support health literacy and person-centred guidance so mental health challenges don’t block informed choices. 🔗 cocaptain.eu #EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #PatientNavigation
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foodwatch International @foodwatch-int.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
#EWAC2025 foodwatch tests still detect cancer-linked mineral-oil aromatics (MOAH) in EU food brands. MOAH are mutagenic&carcinogenic. President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu & EU ministers: recall contaminated products and enact a binding zero-MOAH limit for all foods. www.foodwatch.org/en/no-toxic-...
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No toxic mineral oil in our food!
foodwatch has tested products on sale in France, the Netherlands and Germany, and for a first time also included products from Austria and Belgium. 19 products have been found to contain the particula...
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Federació Catalana d'Entitats contra el Càncer (FECEC) @fececfederacio.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
💊 L’accés als medicaments no hauria de dependre d'on visquis. Els alts costos dels nous tractaments els fan inaccessibles per als diferents països. És hora de convertir l’accés de tothom a l'atenció oncològica en una prioritat a Europa. 🔗 www.cancer.eu/a2madvocacy #EWAC2025
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Innovative Health Initiative @ihieurope.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
⚡ It's the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer #EWAC2025 & we're shining the spotlight on the ITCC-P4 project, which developed > 300 new paediatric tumour models representing > 20 cancers to help researchers to find new anti-cancer drugs for children 🧒 👉 europa.eu/!H8dpg7 #CancerResearch #PaediatricCancer
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Getting medicine to children with cancer faster with ITCC-P4
Children with cancer can’t wait for new drugs. ITCC-P4 is accelerating how quickly they come to the market.
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International Papillomavirus Society @ipvsociety.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
This #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer, we are reminded that timely detection and treatment saves lives. Spread the word, inspire action and help move closer to a world free from HPV-related diseases. @cancerleagues.bsky.social #EWAC2025 #CervicalCancerPrevention #HPVScreening #PublicHealth
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European Cancer Leagues @cancerleagues.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
It’s Day 3️⃣ of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer - and today we are talking about equal access to medicines. Access to medicines shouldn’t depend on your postcode. Sadly, it often does. Here are 3 reasons we need ambitious EU-wide action to close the treatment gap 👇 #EWAC2025
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European Week Against Cancer @weekagainstcancer.bsky.social · 27/05/2025
It’s Day 3️⃣ of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer - and today we are talking about equal access to medicines. Between 2019 – 2022, cancer patients in Germany could access 46 of 48 EU-approved medicines. In Lithuania? Just 3. It’s time to close the treatment gap. 💊 #EWAC2025
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MEPs Against Cancer @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
🌍🎗️ The European Week Against Cancer is here! Cancer causes 1 in 4 deaths in the European Union. The good news? Over 40% of all cancer cases can be prevented! Together, we stand united for a Europe free of cancer. 👉 Join #EWAC2025: www.cancer.eu/ewac
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