For #WorldCancerDay we highlight our many EU-funded projects improving cancer care and cancer control for millions of people across Europe. From prevention, screening, and survivorship to digital & mental health, these projects help deliver impact. Find out more: europeancancer.org/eu-projects....

#CRC is still a leading cause of cancer deaths in 🇪🇺, despite the proven impact of screening. To mark #ECCAM2026, #DiCE & MEP Romana Jerković host a high-level policy event at the @europarl.europa.eu on 26 Feb to advance CRC screening across 🇪🇺. Register NOW➡️ eccam.digestivecancers.eu/welcome-3/

Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week💚 From 12th to 16th January, we’re shining a light on the cancers with a five-year survival rate of less than 20%. These include four digestive cancers- oesophageal, stomach, pancreas and liver, alongside lung cancer and brain tumours(🧵1/5)

Our Engaged project is working with researchers, communities, and policymakers to co-create a national roadmap that supports meaningful public engagement in open research. We invite you to follow our progress #OpenResearch #PublicEngagement

🎉 A Special Welcome to 2026 from our CEO, Zorana Maravic! 🙏 Thank you to all of you for being such a vital part of this shared journey. Here’s to a peaceful holiday season and a 2026 filled with health, hope, and continued progress. #Welcome2026 #DiCE #CEOMessage

Thinking about your New Year’s resolution? This January, DiCE and Outdoor Against Cancer are launching a physical-fitness journey that culminates in the FunRun on 3 July. Let’s make 2026 the year we move for our health, together. 💙👟 🔗 buff.ly/aB4tyDx

Thinking about your New Year’s resolution? This January, DiCE and Outdoor Against Cancer are kicking off a physical-fitness journey that runs all the way to the #FunRun on 3 July. Let’s make 2026 the year we move for our health, together. 💙👟 🔗 buff.ly/aB4tyDx

Cold weather, warm habit ❄️🚶♀️ This winter, consider taking a quick walk after meals to stay active and boost your well-being. With #StepApp, each step enhances your mental and physical health while raising awareness about digestive cancers in🇪🇺. ➡️ buff.ly/BiT3hBd

We're thrilled to be offering at least 6 bursaries for researchers in low- and middle-income countries to attend the IARC@60 International Scientific Conference in May and present their research. Find out more and how to apply www.wcrf.org/research-pol...

Your guardians of the gut are about to take a short break for the festivities.🎄 Our offices will close on Wednesday, 24th December, at midday and will reopen on Monday, 5th January, at 9 am.

Mental well-being plays a vital role in managing your digestive cancer journey! Our book, “Supporting Your #Mind", highlights how digestive cancers can greatly impact #mentalhealth. Neglecting this can your recovery & overall quality of life. ➡️

📢 AYA cancer survivor? Your voice can help improve long-term care across Europe 💬💙 PanCare4AYA is running online focus groups until 31 Jan (60–90 min). Eligible: diagnosed at 15–39, ≥5 yrs since diagnosis, ≥1 yr post-treatment. 📨 Contact: [email protected]

There's just one week left to apply to join us as an Associate Scientist in the Cancer Dynamics Laboratory led by our Director Prof Samra Turajlić We're seeking a motivated & accomplished Associate Scientist to help lead and shape the programme of the lab: www.cruk.manchester.ac.uk/career/mi-25...

Thank you for making the 6⃣th DiCE #CRC #ScreeningSummit such a success! A special thank you to our 100+ participants, speakers, moderator, and community for actively participating in the discussion. 📽️The full recording is now available ➡️ youtu.be/hGhCjyyVQg8 @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰: 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐂𝐄 𝐂𝐑𝐂 𝐒𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭 🖥️ Online 🗓️ 4 Dec 2025 at 9:00 AM Join the discussion on how to move colorectal cancer screening from recommendations to real-world action. 👉 digestivecancers-eu.zoom.us/webinar/regi... #CRC @crcequity.bsky.social @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social

#EuropaColonSlovenija has won the Wolfram Nolte Memorial Award & €5,000 for its Heart to Heart Carer Support Programme, helping family carers of people with digestive cancers. DiCE has also allocated €18,800 in operational grants to MOs. Read more 👉 digestivecancers.eu/europacolon-...

This week marks 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, a global call to action to protect the effectiveness of antibiotics and safeguard our future. #AMR is not a distant issue; it’s a challenge we face in #CancerCare every day. #WAAW @stanfordasp.bsky.social @bsacandjac.bsky.social @who.int

Italian physicist Enrico Fermi died at 53 from gastric cancer. Reminding us that #GastricCancer doesn’t discriminate based on intellect or achievements. It often develops slowly, and its early signs are easy to overlook. Learn more➡️ buff.ly/uxGEV2z #GCAM

This week, DiCE participated in the EACR-OECI: Patient Involvement in Cancer Research virtual event. At DiCE, we strongly believe that patient participation is not just desirable; it is essential to make research more relevant, inclusive & impactful. #CancerResearch

🇸🇪 👉 forms.gle/LboSNcSEUM1k... 🇺🇦 👉 forms.gle/cx2EDVzvZrqJ... Your voice matters. Together, we can build a resource that empowers and supports everyone affected by cancer. @europeancancer.bsky.social @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social @mepsforwomenhealth.bsky.social @bihatcharite.bsky.social

We need your input to shape a trusted #CancerInfoPortal as part of @cancerinfoportal.bsky.social Project! Take a few minutes to complete this survey: 🇬🇧 👉 forms.gle/8kbV4oXu5Sjk... 🇫🇷 👉 forms.gle/84NuHZeesJwE... 🇱🇹 👉 forms.gle/cVPUKxpbY2oA... 🇵🇹 👉 forms.gle/Fh5cycZg9jKe... 🇪🇸 👉 forms.gle/6oAew4CVrGPT...

Last week, DiCE joined other patient organisations in a constructive discussion with DG SANTE on the EU Joint Procurement of medicines under the Critical Medicines Act (CMA). We emphasised that patients should be part of the decision-making process, not sidelined by it. @eupatientsforum.bsky.social

You wouldn't put on a play without a rehearsal. So why would you embark on a big research study without running a pilot? We look at the benefits of research pilots and feasibility studies: www.wcrf.org/about-us/new...

📣 In the context of READI, we joined an insightful session organised by @eupatientsforum.bsky.social on Exploring Patient Engagement and how to create a long-term partnership to ensure their voices are heard and considered. This event marked Part 1 of “READI To Learn” 📚 🖥️ ! @ihieurope.bsky.social

🥳 𝟏,𝟎𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎,𝟎𝟎𝟎 𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞! STEPAPP has achieved a historic milestone, comparable to walking back and forth between 🌏 and 🌑. Do not forget to either download or update the latest version of #StepApp! ➡️ stepapp.digestivecancers.eu @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social

Thinking of applying for our Patient & Public Involvement panel? In this video, Ann Russell, a patient advocate and member of our Scientific Advisory Board, talks through how she first got involved and what working with researchers is like. Apply by 2 November: www.cruk.cam.ac.uk/patient-and-...

The #WHO warns that in 2023, one in six common bacterial infections worldwide were resistant to antibiotics. For digestive cancer patients, antibiotic resistance further jeopardises recovery & quality of life. 🔗https://buff.ly/Pkoxl8T #AntibioticResistance

𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞! The European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) has just published updated recommendations on colorectal cancer screening tests and strategies for getting people to participate in screening. #CRC #CancerScreening @fightcrc.bsky.social

📢Research Project📢 I am interested in speaking to those living with cancer-related pain and also family members who have experience of caring for a loved one with cancer-related pain. For more information tinyurl.com/3yj8ruah

🎗️ Calling all patient advocates! ESMO is offering travel grants to help patient advocates attend the ESMO Congress 2025 in Berlin (17–21 October). 🧳 Grants cover travel, accommodation, and free registration – up to €1,000. 🗓️ Deadline to apply: 7 May 2025 🔗 Apply now: www.esmo.org/meeting-cale...

#OeCAM starts TODAY! #OesophagealCancer is a serious condition that is often overlooked due to the subtle nature of its symptoms, but recognising the risks & warning signs early can make all the difference. Read Dave’s story 👉 lnkd.in/ekiECTu3 @davechuter.bsky.social @europeancancer.bsky.social

#ENTERO Policy Event is happening soon! 📽️Hear from Elisabete Weiderpass, Director of #IARC, on why collective action is essential to improving outcomes & driving equity for youth facing digestive cancers in 🇪🇺. ➡️ entero.digestivecancers.eu/en/ @who.int @cancerleagues.bsky.social @ec.europa.eu

📣If you were diagnosed with a #gastrointestinal tumour under the age of 45 and have recovered, we invite you to take part in this #survey and contribute to a better understanding of fertility outcomes in GI #cancer survivors. Complete it here👉 buff.ly/mtpfkAP

On 26 March, DiCE Chair Lieve Wierinck, participated in the high-level policy dialogue “Living with an ostomy: from invisible struggles to visible change” at @europarl.europa.eu, reinforcing our commitment to patient rights & quality of life improvements.

1 month away! Join #DiCE, with MEP Romana Jerkovic and MEP Vytenis Povilas Andriukaitis at ENTERO Policy Event addressing the growing challenge of early-onset digestive cancers. 🗓️24 April, 10:00-12:00 CET 📍The European Parliament 👉🏽https://entero.digestivecancers.eu/en/ @europeancancer.bsky.social

Today is Lynch Syndrome Awareness Day! Did you know that 1 in 300 people have #LynchSyndrome, a hereditary condition that increases the risk of colorectal and other digestive cancers? Yet, most don’t even know they have it. 👉 buff.ly/IT8YP8G

We've just added the Experimental Cancer Medicine Centres Network (ECMC) - welcome @ecmc-uk.bsky.social! - to our #StarterPack If you're just getting going with @bsky.app & interested in #CancerResearch (especially in #Manchester) check out these great accounts to follow: go.bsky.app/7PCUW5A

📣Support our research partners by sharing your experience. If you were diagnosed with a gastrointestinal tumour under the age of 45 & have recovered, we invite you to take part in this #survey & contribute to a better understanding of fertility outcomes in #GI #CancerSurvivors.

📢Exciting news for patient advocacy! We are proud to share that DiCE's CEO, Zorana Maravic, has been appointed Chair of the ESMO's Patient Advocates Working Group (PAWG)! 🎉👏 Read more:

I could never have imagined #CRC in the prime of my life. And if you know, you know this is crucial: listen to your body. Stay active. Get screened. Don't wait. This #ECCAM2025, share Marcos’s story to help more people know more. #🍑IYKYK #ECCAM25 ➡️https://buff.ly/X6TsA6G

Our Understanding Hiatus Hernia session with Professor @sherazmarkar  is on Wednesday 26th March at 6pm This is your chance to hear directly from a specialist and get your questions answered. Secure your spot now: https://f.mtr.cool/uvbojsvagq #patientevent #hiatushernia