Ivonne Leenen

🫁 November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Europe, responsible for nearly 1 in 5 cases (19.5%).

Explore our infographic with the EU Healthy Air Coalition: buff.ly/sSdfpnJ

💊 Talks between EU legislators on the EU's #PharmaPackage - the first major overhaul of the EU pharmaceutical framework since 2004 - are continuing today.

This is a landmark reform that could finally fix gaps in cancer patients' access to affordable medicines. Our 5️⃣ recommendations: buff.ly/HQAgD7q

Prevention starts on our plates 🥗🩺
Europe’s #1 killer? Cardiovascular disease🫀
The solution? Healthy, sustainable diets.
On #WorldHeartDay, 20 CSOs + health groups urge EU policymakers to act: make healthy diets the foundation of the EU Cardiovascular Health Plan.
Read their letter👉✉️ bit.ly/3KuOkFj

Last week, we joined forces with 25 other health groups in a formal complaint regarding the withholding of #EU4Health operating grants.

🚨 Without stable funding, our ability to ensure that the independent voices of cancer care experts are included in EU policy debates is at risk.

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🫁 Clean air saves lives. Together with the EU Healthy Air Coalition, we've released a new infographic to shine a light on the urgent need to tackle harmful #AirPollution.

Nearly 374,000 lung cancer deaths each year are linked to polluted air – that's about one in five globally.

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September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth 🎗️

Every 15 minutes, a child is diagnosed with cancer. That's why European cancer leagues are funding life-saving research & the development of new treatments.

Visit your national cancer society to learn how you can get involved to beat childhood cancer 💛

Each year, over 6.000 children and adolescents in Europe die from childhood cancer. That’s the equivalent of 200 school buses 🥀

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn how you can get involved: siope.eu/shinegold

#ShineGold #CancerResearch

🚨 Too few people know that alcohol can be linked to cancer.

📺 In this video from @whoeurope.bsky.social, our Policy Officer for Cancer Prevention @albagilca.bsky.social explains why regulating how alcohol is sold and marketed at the EU-level is key to cancer prevention.

#AlcoholAndCancer

🚭 The EU Commission has published its long-awaited proposal to update the #TobaccoTaxDirective.

We applaud @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu for making this crucial step towards reducing smoking rates & moving Europe closer to a tobacco-free generation.

🔗 Our press note: buff.ly/WSjO0VY

💰📈 Increasing the price of smoking can save lives.

Tobacco tax is one of the most effective ways to reduce smoking – especially among young people. We call on EU Commissioner @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu to update the #TobaccoTaxDirective without delay.

👉 Read our letter: buff.ly/0LlhDop

🌍🎗️ The #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer 2025 Impact Report is live!

Incredibly grateful to everyone who helped bring #EWAC2025 to life. Check out the report to find out what our community achieved together ⬇️

Cancer is pushing many patients in Europe in financial dire straits – even in countries with strong healthcare systems.

A new #EuropeanFairPricingNetwork study shows that patients lose income, face additional costs & skip care after diagnosis.

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🍷 Regulating how alcohol is marketed, promoted & sold is an untapped opportunity for cancer prevention.

Today, we’re proud to co-host a high-level workshop in Paris with @whoeurope.bsky.social and the French National Cancer Institute on alcohol and cancer.

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🔍 One look around your house or workplace might reveal a toxic truth: we are surrounded by products containing harmful #PFAS everywhere we go.

🔗 Guest article by @albagilca.bsky.social, Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) discussing #cancer policy and pollution:
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💊 Talks between the European Commission, Parliament, and governments on the #PharmaPackage kick off today.

This landmark legislation could unlock better access to affective and affordable cancer drugs - but only if negotiators put health over profit.

Read our take on LinkedIn: buff.ly/MJmcRAP

Why clean air matters for cancer care and people living with cancer Marking World Environment Day on 5 June, UICC presents insights from its evidence report on the growing impact of air pollution on cancer risks and on people living with the disease, and from the…

🫁 #AirPollution is responsible for nearly 374,000 lung cancer deaths each year – about one in five globally.

Clean air is essential for cancer prevention and care. Learn more from @uiccofficial.bsky.social and from our member, the Dutch Cancer Society ⬇️

🚨 Want to make a real impact in cancer prevention across Europe? Join the ECL Youth Ambassadors Programme!

Are you 18-35 years old and ready to join a passionate community of young health advocates spreading the word about the European Code Against Cancer? Apply today 👉 buff.ly/X3V3ktt

#CancerCode

Is Europe facing a ‘forever chemicals’ crisis? Why we must ban PFAS to prevent cancer - EPHA

What do raincoats 🧥, non-stick frying pans 🍳, and pizza boxes 🍕 have in common? They all contain harmful PFAS.

This #WorldEnvironmentDay, our Policy Officer Alba Gil explains why action to #BanPFAS is key to cancer prevention.

Read more from @epha-eu.bsky.social ⬇️

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The scientific evidence linking PFAS exposure to cancer is growing – and it’s alarming ⚠️

During #EWAC2025 - the European Week Against Cancer - we are making the case to #BanPFAS across Europe.

🔗 Read our new position paper: shorturl.at/eoDEZ
👇 A thread

The European Week Against Cancer is just a few weeks away! 🌍🎗️

Cancer touches us all – but together, we can make a difference. Join #EWAC2025 to raise awareness, inspire action, and stand with millions across Europe.

Get involved today 👉 www.cancer.eu/ewac

European Health Alliance on Alcohol launched to reduce the unsustainable toll of alcohol harms in Europe The WHO European Region has the heaviest alcohol consumption of all regions in the world. Alcohol use causes a significant reduction in life expectancy in Europe, especially among men. Here, every hou...

🍷❗ We are proud to join the newly launched WHO European Health Alliance on Alcohol, kicking off in Amsterdam today!

Alcohol causes thousands of cancer-related deaths in Europe each year. It’s time to tackle the myth that there is a “safe” or “moderate” amount of drinking.

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YouTube video by EuroCancerLeagues [MEPs Against Cancer] Supporting cancer patients and survivors in the workplace

Many cancer survivors want to #ReturnToWork. But finding a way back into the workplace is not always straightforward.

Ahead of #InternationalWorkersDay, MEPs Against Cancer hosted a special webinar on supporting cancer patients and survivors in the workplace.

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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. Ahead of #InternationalWorkersDay, we are sharing their stories: shorturl.at/cRuJ1

A thread 🧵👇

The soaring costs of innovative medicines continue to put them out of reach for patients and consumers 💊⚠️

Together with @beuc.eu and @aim-healthcare.bsky.social, we call on EU governments to put health over profit in the ongoing negotations over the EU Pharma Package.

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The #EU4Health programme is facing alarming delays, putting critical work to protect people’s health at risk.

Join us in keeping the fight against cancer strong across Europe. Sign the petition now to protect public health.

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🚨 We are hiring! 🚨

Driven to make a difference in the fight against cancer? Join our team & help shape policies that promote early detection and strengthen support for patients across Europe.

📌 Location: Brussels
📅 Deadline: 30 April 2025
ℹ️ More info: www.cancer.eu/vacancies/

#JobsInBrussels

Many cancer survivors want to #ReturnToWork. But finding a way back into the workplace is not always straightforward.

Join us for a special #InternationalWorkersDay webinar on supporting cancer patients and survivors in the workplace.

📅 30 April, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST

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🇪🇺 The trumping of EU health policy: Industry #Lobbying and #RightWing politics are blocking #PublicHealth progress in Brussels

🛑 MEPs fear industry influence over EU #tobacco laws

🛑 Europe’s mandatory #Alcohol labels delayed

🛑 EU #Funding cuts for health NGOs

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The importance of operating grants for civil society organisations in the field of health - EU4health

A quarter into the year, the 2025 #EU4Health work programme is still missing 🚨

35 health groups have signed an open letter to EU Commission President @vonderleyen.ec.europa.eu, urging immediate action to safeguard civil society funding under the EU4Health programme.

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Reducing Europe’s cancer burden is more urgent than ever.

While the #EUCancerPlan has the potential to make a real difference for millions, commitments on key risk factors remain unmet.

This #WorldHealthDay 🌍, we urge policymakers to take action. Here are our 11 demands 👉 shorturl.at/08O1T