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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 5h

📢 CPE joined the #iNTERVENE Kick-off Meeting in Limassol to advance #HealthLiteracy and #Equity in #CancerCare across Europe.

Through iNTERVENE, CPE will continue advancing more equitable, patient-centred cancer care across Europe.

🔗Read more: lnkd.in/d7_J2c9B

Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 22h

🎗️Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day 2025

Claudia Altmann-Pospischek reminds us: asking for testing is key to personalised care.

At CPE, we are committed to empowering patients through knowledge and advocacy.

🔗Learn more: lnkd.in/egS_zaDP

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Pancreatic Cancer Europe @pce-europe.bsky.social · 4d

Join us together with @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social on Tuesday, 14 October 2025, from 15:30 to 17:00 CET for the online webinar “The Role of EU HTA in National Healthcare: Bridging Policy and Patient Access.”

Find out more and register: pancreaticcancereurope.eu/project/the-...

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 2d

💜 World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2025

Today, we join the global community in marking World Hospice & Palliative Care Day, a reminder that access to quality palliative care is a fundamental human right.

🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/dTGEPmbU

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 4d

CPE is proud to receive recognition from BioSim, Asociación Española de Medicamentos Biosimilares, on its 10th Anniversary Gala in Madrid for our work to build trust in biosimilars, improve patient information & promote equitable access to safe, effective & affordable care across Europe.

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 4d

📢 CPE joined the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social & Global Coalition on Aging in Paris to discuss how to support cancer patients return to work.

CPE Chair of the Board @frguez.bsky.social highlighted enabling their return to work is a matter of dignity & equal opportunity.

🔗 lnkd.in/dBnUXv23

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 7d

📢 CPE Highlights New @thelancet.com Study on the “Right to Be Forgotten” for Young Cancer Survivors.

🔗Read more here: cancerpatientseurope.org/cpe-highligh...

CPE Highlights New Lancet Study on the “Right to Be Forgotten” for Young Cancer Survivors - Cancer Patients Europe

CPE is proud to highlight the publication of a new Lancet study on the “Right to Be Forgotten” for Young Cancer Survivors

cancerpatientseurope.org

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 11d

📢 AMR is not a distant threat, but a daily reality for cancer patients.

At the European Patients Forum AMR Online Course, CPE stressed the often overlooked connection between AMR and Cancer.

CPE calls for AMR to be a priority in cancer policy.

🔗Read more: lnkd.in/en9J9fUS

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 20d

📢 CPE & @eortc.org launched the White Paper on Treatment Optimisation at the @europarl.europa.eu

By embedding Treatment Optimisation into EU frameworks, we can make treatments more effective, accessible, and sustainable for all.

🔗 Read more: lnkd.in/dmuWbaUv

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 20d

📢 #WorldCancerResearchDay 2025

CPE joined the global celebration to highlight the essential role of patients in research.

@frguez.bsky.social CPE Chair of the Board: “Patients are not subjects, they are partners in research.”

📽️ Watch the event: lnkd.in/dHurJ4k7

🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/dmuWbaUv

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 25d

📢 Register Now: The Role of EU HTA in National Healthcare – Bridging Policy and Patient Access

🖥️ Online Event
🗓️ 14 October 2025 | 15:30–17:00 CEST

🔗 Register here: lnkd.in/dEGH8anV

🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/dwErQcnS

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 26d

📢 CPE at #Together4Health

Key outcomes from the @eu2025dk.bsky.social conference include:
🔹 Engagement, Literacy & Trust = key priorities
🔹 Shift to patient-centric care for better outcomes & efficiency

🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/d4C7Ma2e

Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 26d

📢 On 16 Sept, CPE hosted a Patient Advocacy workshop with the EU-funded Marie Curie project OncoProTools in Antwerp.

🎓 Researchers learned to share science in lay language, engage patients early & bridge gaps between research and patient needs.

🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/d_XdgWg5

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · 27d

🌟 Exciting news!

CPE has joined the EU-funded SALVOVAR project.

🔗 Learn more: lnkd.in/dXBphAm2

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Sep 8

💡 Cancer survivors deserve better

In Ireland, survivors continue to face financial discrimination.

📢 Our joint Call to Action demands:
✅ Reject voluntary Code
✅ Enshrine #RightToBeForgotten in law
✅ Fair life after 5 yrs cancer-free

🔗Read more: www.rte.ie/news/2025/09...

Cancer survivors in call over 'right to be forgotten'

Cancer survivors and campaigners are calling on the Government to ensure the 'right to be forgotten' is enshrined at five years in forthcoming legislation.

www.rte.ie

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Sep 4

💡 Today is #WorldLeukemiaDay

We join our member Fundación Canaria Alejandro Da Silva contra la Leucemia in celebrating solidarity & hope for patients and families.

🎥 Watch their video: lnkd.in/dHZ7fzAw

🔗 Explore more here: lnkd.in/d_dXJHDH

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Sep 4

📢 From Science to Access: Where are we in cancer care in 2025?

At the @europarl.europa.eu event organised by EFPIA, CPE Chair of the Board Francisco Lozano stressed: “Where you live should not determine if you live.”

🔗Learn more: linkedin.com/feed/update/...

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Aug 25

💡 August is Appendix Cancer Awareness Month

📢 At CPE, we reaffirm our commitment to a future where every rare cancer patient receives the care and attention they deserve.

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INSPIRE Palliative Rehabilitation Project @inspirerehabeu.bsky.social · Aug 8

We asked some patient representatives about their views on our research. They provided very insightful quotes on our research aims. Read what Jacqueline, James, Merel, Conchi and Arianna had to say about INSPIRE here: palliativeprojects.eu/inspire/

#cancerrehab #ppi @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social

INSPIRE - Integrated short-term palliative rehabilitation

Disability and low quality of life are common and debilitating effects related to cancer that greatly impact on general well-being.

palliativeprojects.eu

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Aug 5

📢Registrations Now Open

La nueva regulación EU HTA y las oportunidades para los pacientes.

📍 Madrid | Congreso de los Diputados
🗓️ 10 October 2025 | 11:00–13:00

Secure your place: lnkd.in/d84-izhN

Join us in Madrid and be part of the discussion!

Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Aug 1

💡 1 August is World Lung Cancer Day

Today and every day, we honour the resilience of lung cancer patients — and commit to building a future where their care and voices are never overlooked.

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Jul 31

🎗 Our July Newsletter is here!

📩 Read the latest edition: lnkd.in/d9Ym4VMA

🔔 Subscribe to stay informed: lnkd.in/eDvSftYT

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢 Save the Date: La nueva regulación EU HTA y las oportunidades para los pacientes

📍Madrid | Congreso de los Diputados

🗓️10 October 2025, 11:00–13:00

Join us in Madrid to explore what the EU HTA regulation means for patients.

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Cancer Patients Europe @cancerpatientseu.bsky.social · Jul 31

📢 Save the Date: The Role of HTA in National Healthcare – Bridging Policy and Patient Access

🖥️ Online Event
🗓️ 14 October 2025 | 15:30–17:00 CEST

More details will follow soon.

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