🫁 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

🍷 To mark the final week of #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth, 20+ health groups are calling on EU policymakers to take strong action against alcohol. 🎗️ Alcohol increases the risk of breast cancer, even in small amounts. Read the full press release: buff.ly/aOrc8O1

Implementation findings of the Europe's Beating Cancer Plan. What's measures are still missing? those related to - Tobacco control - Alcohol labeling - Nutrition labeling - Childhood obesity - Sunbeds Reminder: 40% of cancer cases can be prevented. If measures implemented shorturl.at/4qwhA

🚭 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.

🍽️ 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

🎗 October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth.️ Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the EU. In 2022, approximately 374,800 women were diagnosed with the disease. Throughout October, we'll be spotlighting impactful initiatives from cancer leagues across Europe. Stay tuned!

🚨 A new WHO report shows that one in four adults in Europe continues to use tobacco – the highest rates worldwide. 🚭 Together with @europeancancer.bsky.social, we urge EU finance ministers to back policy that prevents cancer and protects future generations: www.cancer.eu/european-can...

Every 15 minutes in Europe, a family hears the devastating news that their child has cancer. As we wrap up #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth, MEP Loucas Fourlas, Vice-Chair of MEPs Against Cancer, calls for stronger action against this disease. #GoldSeptember @eppgroup.bsky.social

💊 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

Yet another example of negative commercial determinants of health Sunbeds are known to be especially harmful for young population, increasing the risk of skin cancer by 59%, according to the cancer research agency And again yet, some governemnts prioritise (commercial) profir over (public) health

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month #BreastCancer is the most common cancer among women globally and represents approximately a quarter of all cancers that occur in women every year.

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

👉 Un derecho constitucional 👉 Un derecho que es inseparable de la democracia misma. Hablamos de derecho de acceso a la información y estas palabras son parte de la sentencia del Tribunal Supremo que obliga al Gobierno a entregar el código fuente de BOSCO. civio.es/lo-publico/2...

💰 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

🚨 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

Nutri-score papers: After a two-year battle for transparency, foodwatch joins "Access Info" to challenge the European Commission’s refusal to disclose key documents related to proposed EU legislation on mandatory front-of-pack nutritional labelling. www.foodwatch.org/en/nutri-sco...

@unicef’s latest report: Food environments are failing children. Who regulates them? Policymakers When they don’t act? Junk food targets kids The solution? Policymakers must do their job and protect children. shorturl.at/W3HwE

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 💛

👟 Every step counts I’m joining #KickCancer in their 10K Run to Kick to raise funds for #ChildhoodCancer research. Because #Prevention can’t stop childhood cancer - but #Research can. Let’s turn running into research, and research into #cures 💛 👉Will you support me? Vamos!! 🙌 shorturl.at/anjWk

👟 Every step counts I’m joining #KickCancer in their 10K Run to Kick to raise funds for #ChildhoodCancer research. Because #Prevention can’t stop childhood cancer - but #Research can. Let’s turn running into research, and research into #cures 💛 👉Will you support me? Vamos!! 🙌 shorturl.at/anjWk

The alcohol, gambling and junk food industries have no place providing educational materials to schools. 58 leading academics and orgs have urged Education Secretary @bphillipsonmp.bsky.social to follow Ireland’s lead in removing these materials from classrooms. As Prof Chris van Tulleken states:

🍷 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

#Liver cancer is set to double by 2050 - but 60% of cases are preventable. The drivers: - Chronic hepatitis - Alcohol consumption - Obesity and metabolic liver disease #MASLD The solutions: - #Vaccination & #Screening - #Alcohol and #UPF regulation - Better #FoodEnvironment shorturl.at/nVHXs

💰📈 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 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 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 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

🚭 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.

📢 IARC & ACS have launched the #CancerAtlas The most common cancer among women in Europe? Breast cancer, by far. Main risk factors? #Alcohol 🍷 & #overweight 🥐 Main #EU policies to tackle them? Still missing 🫥 What exactly are policymakers waiting for? 🙄 #PublicHealth #CancerPrevention #EBCP

🚨 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

Every time I read “harmful alcohol consumption,” I picture “harmful Russian roulette.” As if there were a non-harmful version.

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...

💊 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

Tackling the cancer burden in Europe requires bold policies and comprehensive approaches. 🗨️ This #EWAC2025, watch Dr Marilys Corbex from @whoeurope.bsky.social explain the importance of rapid diagnosis and access to quality treatment. 🔗 Explore WHO's guide to cancer screening: shorturl.at/gFaPc

Ever wondered what action you can take to reduce your risk of cancer? The European Code Against Cancer has the answers! Learn the 12 steps ✅ Take action ✅ Share with others ✅ Start today: shorturl.at/aTcqX #EWAC2025 #CancerCode

4️⃣ The scientific verdict is clear and the time to act is now. We call on EU and national policymakers to take steps to prevent cancer by taking action against #ForeverChemicals. 🔗 Read our new position paper making the case to #BanPFAS across Europe: shorturl.at/eoDEZ

3️⃣ #PFAS exposure is linked to serious health risks – including cancer. 🏥 The WHO’s International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) flags 2 types of PFAS as proven or possible carcinogens. ⚠️ Several EU countries have cited risks of kidney and testicular cancer.

2️⃣ Alarmingly, #PFAS pollution is widespread, with estimates showing nearly 23.000 sites all over Europe are contaminated. Because PFAS are so widespread, avoiding exposure is nearly impossible. That is why we decided to take a closer look at the link between these #ForeverChemicals and cancer.

1️⃣ PFAS are a large family of 10,000 human-made chemicals. They can be found in countless consumer goods, like non-stick frying pans and water-repellent raincoats. Because they can take up to 1,000 years to break down in the environment, PFAS are often dubbed #ForeverChemicals.

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

This afternoon, we celebrated 20 years of MEPs Against Cancer! 🎉 Since 2005, @mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social have been leading the fight against cancer in Europe. We are proud to have been part of this journey. 🔗 Dive into their legacy: shorturl.at/75FNN 👇 Catch moments from today's event

"Over the past two decades, MEPs Against Cancer have worked hand in hand with civil society to make cancer a top health priority.” Ramon Reyes, President of @cancerleagues.bsky.social, notes the key role civil society in the fight against cancer.

Cancer is on track to becoming the leading cause of death in Europe by 2035. To truly address this trend, we must act on all fronts, explains Oxana Domenti (@whoeurope.bsky.social) as she highlights the important work of health experts in the fight against cancer.

Cancer remains one of Europe's greatest health threats. The #EUCancerMission aims to change that. Annika Nowak (EU Commission’s DG for Research and Innovation) lists of its achievements so far.

Four years ago, the European Commission made a political commitment to turn the tide against cancer. During the 20th anniversary of MEPs Against Cancer, Matthias Schuppe (EU Commission’s DG for Health and Food Safety) reflects on the achievements and roadblocks of the #EUCancerPlan so far.

🗨️ “Congratulations to MEPs Against Cancer for 20 years of dedication to reducing the cancer burden. Commitment & unity are essential in this undertaking. That’s the spirit of the #EUCancerPlan.” Thank you Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, for your words!

🗨️ “The full implementation of the #EUCancerPlan is more crucial than ever,” says Ramon Reyes, President of @cancerleagues.bsky.social. Today, ahead of the European Week Against Cancer - #EWAC2025 - we mark 20 years of MEPs Against Cancer. 👉 shorturl.at/75FNN

Since 2005, MEPs Against Cancer have been leading the fight against cancer in Europe. ✅ Helped shape the #EUCancerPlan ✅ Strengthened the #EU4Health programme ✅ Secured funding for the EU Cancer Mission Read more from our Chair, MEP Romana Jerkovic: shorturl.at/75FNN