Join us for the third session in our Lunch & Learn series with #OAC for practical, evidence-based tips on pushing through setbacks, building sustainable movement habits, and keeping progress in perspective. 🔗https://buff.ly/s6wguMV #FunRunMunich26 #4x4Training

Last week, ahead of the Biosimilar Medicines Conference 2026 organised by Medicines for Europe, DiCE’s Medical and Scientific Project Officer, Nikola Mihinjač, participated in the Patient Leaders’ Workshop in 🇳🇱. @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @ema.europa.eu

🏃 Week 1 is here, let’s get moving! Today, we kick off our 8-week 4x4 training journey towards a shared goal, participating in July’s Fun Run, feeling strong and confident. The first week's training plan is available here: drive.google.com/file/d/1Z2U-...

On 7–8 May, key health stakeholders and global leaders gathered again at the Biosimilar Medicines Conference in Amsterdam to shape what comes next for biosimilars in Europe and beyond.

🗣️ Yesterday’s session at the #DISCERN Annual Meeting centred on a vital topic: patient advocacy and engagement are the keys to improving cancer research and care. @ikccorg.bsky.social @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @pce-europe.bsky.social

This Tuesday, DiCE’s Policy Officer, Filip Karan, attended the conference “𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘥𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺” in Brussels, organised by European Social Insurance Platform (ESIP) and Medicine Evaluation Committee (MEDEV). @scienceinnovation.ec.europa.eu @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social

Yesterday, the #DISCERN 4th Annual Meeting kicked off at @unileiden.bsky.social! The entire consortium met to discuss the progress and explore the study’s progress and future publications in kidney, pancreatic, and colorectal cancer research.🔬 @imperialcollegeldn.bsky.social @ikccorg.bsky.social

Starting Monday, May 11, join us for an 8-week #4x4training program to prepare for the #funrunmunich26. In this video, Hannah Pfeifle from #OAC guides you through our straightforward training plan: buff.ly/3umbyX0 🔗the full training plan: buff.ly/HjPt2Eg

Rates of early-onset cancers are rising, and the impact goes far beyond health. At the Young Onset Cancer Symposium, experts called for tailored screening, multidisciplinary research, and age-appropriate care. 👉 Read more in the full article: buff.ly/feNYCQC #ENTERO

This #EMHW, we highlight the importance of taking care of your #MentalHealth, which is essential, especially when facing cancer. At DiCE, we created 'Supporting Your Mind' to support patients with practical tools & honest guidance. 📖 ebooks.digestivecancers.eu/books/odsf/#... #DISCERN

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 👟 On 3 July 2026, we gather at Riemer Park in Munich to promote awareness of digestive cancers & emphasise the significance of prevention & maintaining healthy lifestyles. #funrunmunich26 📍 Riemer Park 🗓️ 3 July 2026 ➡️ funrun.digestivecancers.eu

𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐮𝐬 𝐝𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲! Whether you’re lacing up your shoes for the Fun Run on July 3 or supporting us from a distance, your contribution creates tangible change. #FunRunMunich26 ➡️ buff.ly/tX9hX1K

It's #ThrowbackThursday, and we’re bringing back the After-Meal Walk from 2023. Walking supports multiple systems in the body, and it’s one of the simplest habits you can start today to begin your #HealthyAgeing journey. #OeCCAM2026

Yesterday, at the @EFPIA's conference “𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦’𝘴 𝘊𝘩𝘰𝘪𝘤𝘦: 𝘐𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩 𝘚𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮𝘴”, our Policy Officer, Filip Karan, opened the panel discussion on the importance of preventing and detecting cancer early. #EuropesChoice

𝐋𝐞𝐭'𝐬 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞!👟 On 3 July, we’re coming together in Munich to move to raise awareness of digestive cancer. Whether you choose the 3K walk or the 5K run, every step counts. ➡️ buff.ly/nw5rGyU #FunRunMunich26

High intake of salted, grilled, barbecued, or processed meat is linked to higher oesophageal cancer risk. #OeCCAM2026 A diet rich in fruit, vegetables, fibre, and regular physical activity can help lower that risk. #HealthyAgeing starts with the choices you make every day.

Regular movement doesn’t just improve fitness; it supports liver health. So on #WorldLiverDay, DiCE invites YOU to be part of our movement, turning awareness into action by building a stronger, healthier community together. 🔗 buff.ly/TIWGFl5 #FunRunMunich26

Prevention happens in everyday choices. Research shows that 30–60 minutes of moderate physical activity per day can help maintain a healthy weight and may reduce the risk of oesophageal adenocarcinoma by more than 20%. #OeCCAM2026 #HealthyAgeing

Physical activity doesn’t have to be complicated, just consistent. Take 30 minutes over your lunch break to watch our latest Lunch & Learn webinar, now live on YouTube. 🎥 Watch now: buff.ly/fss3spu #PhysicalActivity #CancerAwareness #FunRunMunich26

Today, our Policy Officer, Filip Karan, attended the “Delivering Equitable Access to Optimal Care for All Patients with Cancer in the EU27” event, organised by the @myesmo.bsky.social at the @europarl.europa.eu. #CancerCare #ClinicalTrials #Accessibility

This #OeCCAM2026, we’re highlighting simple steps that can help reduce the risk of oesophageal and other digestive cancers: staying physically active, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol, avoiding smoking, and not ignoring ongoing reflux symptoms.

As a part of #ECOPOP project, the SCAR trial focuses on patients whose tumour removal during colonoscopy left residual cancer or uncertain margins. Currently, many patients undergo additional colon surgery after incomplete resection. However, surgery may not always be needed. @esge-news.bsky.social

114 days until the #FunRun in Munich this summer. But real change starts long before the starting line. Your donation helps turn awareness into lasting impact for those affected by digestive cancers. 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 👉 digestivecancers.eu/dice-donatio... #SupportUS @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social

Small steps now can take you further than you think. On 16 April, we’re sharing a new Lunch & Learn session, hosted by Outdoor Against Cancer, focused on simple, practical ways to bring more movement into your day. 🎥 www.youtube.com/@digestiveca... #FunRunMunich26

Our partners from the AIDA project are offering a valuable #webinar series focused on #GastricCancer prevention, bringing together leading experts to discuss key topics, including epidemiology, H. pylori, and precursor lesions. 👉 www.aidaeuproject.org/2025/12/13/a...

For World Health Day 2026, let’s remind that healthy ageing starts with awareness, recognising signs and symptoms early, seeking advice promptly, and taking action to protect your future health.

📚 Start the week with a good read. Explore our latest publications—bringing together evidence, lived experiences, and practical guidance to improve outcomes for people affected by digestive cancers. Visit our website ➡️ buff.ly/F7SS1OI #DiCE #Publications #Reading

Is it possible to safely treat early colon cancer without undergoing major surgery? To answer this question, the #ECOPOP project is conducting the ETHOS trial, which focuses on patients with early-stage colon cancer where the tumour can potentially be removed endoscopically.

🚀 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐀𝐂𝐓-𝐂𝐑𝐂 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝! We are excited to announce the start of #IMPACTCRC, a 🇪🇺 research project funded by #EPPerMed, working to improve treatment for people with #ColorectalCancer. 👉 digestivecancers.eu/eu-funded-pr... @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social @ekfzdigital.bsky.social

As part of our Healthy Ageing focus, this month we spotlight oesophageal cancer and the critical role of early detection & prevention through physical activity. Throughout the month, we’ll share information, practical resources & motivation to stay physically active! #OeCCAM2026

As we mark the end of #ECCAM2026, we are proud to spotlight the DISCERN project, an EU-funded initiative in which DiCE, alongside our partners from across Europe, ensures that the patient perspective remains central to the research. Learn more: 🔗 discern.iarc.who.int

Thank you for joining us this #ECCAM2026 in supporting improved prevention, early detection, and care for people affected by #ColorectalCancer Keep the momentum going, keep raising awareness about screening, share your story and don’t forget to do a screening test once invited!

The incidence of Oesophageal Cancer is on the rise. Join DiCE through April 2026, to raise awareness about this cancer that devastatingly impacts the lives and families of over 53.000 Europeans diagnosed each year. 🔗 buff.ly/6naL7He #OeCCAM2026 #HealthyAgeing

March is almost over, and you have just a few days left to join #ECCAM2026! So use our tool to create your awareness image and post it on social media to show your commitment to #screening and #HealthyAgeing. 👉 buff.ly/RJqikki

DiCE invites physicians, nurses, students & allied healthcare professionals to complete a short #survey. Your insights will help identify gaps in care & guide strategies that give future young digestive cancer patients the holistic support they need. 👉 buff.ly/AODNSJy

Yesterday at the European Parliament, DiCE joined “Accelerating action: scaling up liver cancer prevention through hepatitis elimination.” #LiverCancer is already the EU’s 6th leading cause of cancer death, yet much of it is preventable. Stigma around #hepatitis still delays care.

ECOPOP is a 5-year 🇪🇺 research initiative aiming to transform how early #CRC is treated. The project aims to better identify which patients truly need surgery and who could benefit from organ-preserving approaches. #T1CRC #ClinicalTrials #OrganPreservation @uio.no @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social

🔊 Lynch syndrome affects about 1 in 370 people and many remain undiagnosed. 🧬This #LynchSyndromeAwarenessDay, we call for awareness, family history checks, access to genetic testing, and earlier detection of colorectal and endometrial cancers. More👉 buff.ly/vxnTsyo

⛓️‍💥 Breaking the Silence on Anal Cancer means listening to patients, ending stigma, and making earlier diagnosis and better care possible. Learn more about Anal Cancer 👉 digestivecancers.eu/what-is-anal... #ECCAM #AnalCancerDay #EarlyDiagnosis @analcancer.bsky.social @crcequity.bsky.social

Colorectal cancer doesn't affect only older adults; more and more people under 50 are being diagnosed, often too late. Take a few minutes to read our new practical guide Because symptoms are often dismissed as “nothing serious”, until they’re not. #ECCAM2026 #CRC @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social

Create a personalised awareness image for #ECCAM2026. Add your logo with our image generator and share the message on screening and healthy ageing. Your voice can help raise awareness across 🇪🇺👉 eccam.digestivecancers.eu/poster-tool/ @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social @fightcrc.bsky.social

Yesterday, DiCE attended the meeting of the EU Health Coalition, which focused on the EU BioTech Act and its potential to shape the future of patient innovation in 🇪🇺. #DiCE #BiotechAct #EUHealth #CancerPolicy #ClinicalTrials #DigestiveCancers #EUHealthPolicy

A colonoscopy uses a tiny camera on a long, flexible tube to examine the entire length of the large bowel (colon) and is the most thorough way to check for disease. It typically takes 15–30 minutes to examine the entire large bowel. #ECCAM2026 #CRC #Colonoscopy

Have a colonoscopy coming up? This video walks you through the preparation step by step: what to eat, how to take the preparation solution, and why it matters for clear, reliable results. Watch the video below and prepare confidently for your #colonoscopy. #ECCAM2026 #CRC

We were proud to bring together policymakers, experts and patient advocates at the European Parliament for the launch of #ECCAM2026. One point stood out: too many people in🇪🇺 are still missing out on colorectal cancer screening. Our campaign continues all month, stay tuned!

“𝘐𝘧 𝘐 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘣𝘦𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘸𝘰 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘪𝘦𝘳, 𝘐 𝘮𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘢 𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘭 𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵!” Read Luca’s story and why he encourages everyone in the screening age to get screened. 📖 buff.ly/hdYvrYW #ECCAM2026

DiCE attended “𝘉𝘶𝘪𝘭𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘊𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘛𝘰𝘨𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳: 𝘗𝘶𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘢 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘵𝘩𝘺 𝘌𝘶𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦”, organised by Novartis & @eupatientsforum.bsky.social in 🇧🇪. The takeaway is simple: 🇪🇺 health policies must lead to tangible improvements for people living with cancer across Europe.

Most countries start colorectal cancer screening with a simple home test: the Faecal Immunochemical Test (FIT). FIT checks for hidden blood in stool - an early sign of polyps or colorectal cancer. Take the test when you’re invited, even when you feel perfectly well. #ECCAM2026

Let's welcome Filip Karan🇭🇷 to our team as our new Policy Officer. In his new role, Filip will focus on turning patient needs and scientific research into practical policies that improve digestive cancer care, prevention & early detection in 🇪🇺. ➡️ digestivecancers.eu/team-members...

Thanks to everyone who joined our recent Lunch & Learn webinar on the power of movement! And a special shoutout to #OAC for guiding us through the science of physical activity and its vital role in cancer prevention, treatment, and recovery. 📽️ youtu.be/UTEHp12MUms?...