🍽️ Unhealthy diets are a major risk factor for both cancer and cardiovascular disease. ❤️ Read our open letter calling on the EU Health Commissioner to put healthy, sustainable diets at the heart of the upcoming EU Cardiovascular Health Plan ➡️ buff.ly/66k4ET6

🚭 Protecting children & young people must be central to Europe’s tobacco tax legislation. Yesterday, we met with the EU Commissioner in charge of taxation, @wopkehoekstra.ec.europa.eu & the EU Health Commissioner, Olivér Várhelyi, to share our views on the Tobacco Tax Directive revision.

This week, we came together to celebrate #WorldCancerResearchDay! 🌎✨ 🔬 Behind every treatment, there’s research. In Spain, the Spanish Association Against Cancer - an ECL member - welcomed Her Majesty Queen Letizia of Spain to discuss challenges with researchers and patients. 🔗 buff.ly/gkClPuW

🚨 Together with a coalition of 25 European health groups, we have submitted a complaint to the European Ombudswoman about the 2025 #EU4Health operating grant procedure. Operating grants are essential for keeping Europe's health civil society stable and heard.

🍷 People have a right to know about the link between alcohol and cancer. Yet the draft EU Wine Package risks making health information even harder to access. With the European Health Alliance on Alcohol, we call on the EU to put cancer prevention at the heart of EU wine policy. 🔗 buff.ly/VDjNaUj

💰 Tobacco taxes are the most effective way to reduce smoking. That's why we teamed up with @partnershipfree.bsky.social, @europeancancer.bsky.social, @myesmo.bsky.social & @europeanrespsoc.bsky.social to call on EU governments to support the EU Tobacco Tax Directive revision. 🔗 buff.ly/H5e5KOj

🚀 We are in Cork, Ireland to kick off a new EU-funded project to support survivors of testicular cancer! #TRANSCENDXR is an EU-funded project that will co-create a cutting-edge eXtended Reality (XR) experience to improve the quality of life of #TesticularCancer survivors.

🚭 The 10th European Conference on Tobacco or Health - #ECToH2026 is coming to Milan, and we want to hear from you! Do you have research or insights to share on #TobaccoControl, nicotine-free spaces, or public health? Submit your abstracts today. 📆 Deadline: 31 October 2025 ➡️ lnkd.in/ejsDfPQ5

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. 🔗 buff.ly/VNDSvbL

🫁 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. ➡️ buff.ly/0JxJhcM

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 💛

🍷 Cancer leagues across Europe are raising their voices to help bring the hidden link between #alcohol and cancer into the spotlight. 🎥 Listen to Lex Schaul from our Luxembourg member Fondation Cancer as he explains why joining forces with other health advocates is key. #AlcoholAndCancer

🚨 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

🫁 The EU budget is a crucial chance to prevent cancer - by investing in clean air. Together with the EU Healthy Air Coalition, we urge EU Commission President von der Leyen to prioritize clean air & disease prevention in the next Multiannual Financial Framework #MFF2027. 🔗 buff.ly/LsKi7Eb

💰📈 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

🍺 Alcohol is linked to 7 types of cancer, including common types like breast and bowel cancer. Last month, we co-hosted a high-level workshop on alcohol and cancer with @whoeurope.bsky.social and the French National Cancer Institute. 🗨️⬇️ Hear from our members why action on alcohol matters.

🚀 Together with the EU4Health Civil Society Alliance, we've launched Health4Europe: a strategic blueprint for the EU Health Programme. This strategic plan aims to keep health a top political priority in the next Multiannual Financial Framework, the EU's budget for 2028-2034.

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 ➡️ www.nki.nl/news-events/...

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

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. 🔗 buff.ly/3XipCCz

"The Council's position lacks the ambition to truly improve cancer patients’ access to affordable medicines." #PharmaPackage talks officially began this month. This landmark law could boost access - if negotiators put health over profit, says ECL's @tomamikalauskaite.bsky.social‬ 👇

🚭 Tobacco is Europe's leading preventable cause of death. 1,917 people die from tobacco-related diseases each day. 🚨 Four years after the #EUCancerPlan, the promised Tobacco Taxation Directive is still missing. 📣 Together with @partnershipfree.bsky.social, we are calling for concrete action.

🧘 Over 600 people joined a yoga session hosted by our Italian ECL member to celebrate #InternationalYogaDay! By promoting physical activity, cancer leagues across Europe empower people to reduce their cancer risk. 🔗 buff.ly/v7hHHZp #CancerCode

🔍 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: epha.org/forever-chem...

🚭💡 Attending the World Conference on Tobacco Control? Join our member @crukpolicy.bsky.social tomorrow at 08:00 for a satellite session with @uiccofficial.bsky.social on how evidence, capacity building and multisectoral engagement has changed tobacco tax policy in Kenya and Uganda. #WCTC2025

🍷 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. 🔗 buff.ly/Vx2Yvms

🚭 The World Conference on Tobacco Control 2025 kicks of in Dublin today! Tobacco use still causes 700,000 preventable deaths every year in Europe - the size of a city like Frankfurt. To mark the start of #WCTC2025, we're spotlighting two initiatives we are proud to support 👇

It's #CervicalScreeningAwarenessWeek - here are the most common symptoms of cervical cancer. Not everyone diagnosed with cervical cancer will have symptoms, but if you notice anything unusual for you, talk to your doctor. Learn more: cruk.ink/45xeH6g

We're thrilled to welcome @nicogcasares.bsky.social to the MEPs Against Cancer group! Together, we are committed to stopping cancer before it starts 🚫, improving access to better treatments 💊 and empowering life beyond cancer 🎗️ Learn more: www.mepsagainstcancer.eu #EUCancerPlan

💊 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

Cancer continues to cost Europe over €100 billion each year. We joined the @economist.com #WorldCancerSeriesEurope this week to underscore the urgent need to take bold steps in prevention, early diagnosis, and care. ➡️ buff.ly/taNqs4D

🫁 #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

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 ⬇️ epha.org/forever-chem...

📅 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

🚭 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

🎗️ 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

🎗️ 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

🎗️ 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

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

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

🥀 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

🎗️ 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

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

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

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

💊 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

💊 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. 🔗 https://www.cancer.eu/a2madvocacy/ #EWAC2025

#OBSWebinars: Iwona Ługowska and Wolfgang Fecke talk about keeping the patient’s perspective in mind when discussing innovations in #cancerresearch or #cancercare, taking a look at how access can be facilitated within & between EU countries tinyurl.com/OBSBreakingB... @cancerleagues.bsky.social