MEPs Against Cancer (MAC)
@mepsagainstcancer.bsky.social
The MEPs Against Cancer (MAC) Interest Group is the oldest group dedicated to cancer policy at the European Parliament. Account managed by @cancerleagues.bsky.social
🚨 Did you know survival rates of childhood cancer can differ by up to 20% across Europe, because access to life-saving treatments isn’t equal?
⬇️ Watch MEP Romana Jerković (@socialistsanddemocrats.eu), Chair of MEPs Against Cancer, call for stronger action against childhood cancer.
#GoldSeptember
⬇️ Watch MEP Romana Jerković (@socialistsanddemocrats.eu), Chair of MEPs Against Cancer, call for stronger action against childhood cancer.
#GoldSeptember
October 10, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🚨 Did you know survival rates of childhood cancer can differ by up to 20% across Europe, because access to life-saving treatments isn’t equal?
⬇️ Watch MEP Romana Jerković (@socialistsanddemocrats.eu), Chair of MEPs Against Cancer, call for stronger action against childhood cancer.
#GoldSeptember
⬇️ Watch MEP Romana Jerković (@socialistsanddemocrats.eu), Chair of MEPs Against Cancer, call for stronger action against childhood cancer.
#GoldSeptember
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
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
October 7, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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
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
Each year, over 6.000 children and adolescents in Europe die from childhood cancer. That’s the equivalent of 200 school buses 🥀
September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn how you can get involved: siope.eu/shinegold
#ShineGold #CancerResearch
September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn how you can get involved: siope.eu/shinegold
#ShineGold #CancerResearch
September 3, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Each year, over 6.000 children and adolescents in Europe die from childhood cancer. That’s the equivalent of 200 school buses 🥀
September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn how you can get involved: siope.eu/shinegold
#ShineGold #CancerResearch
September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth. Learn how you can get involved: siope.eu/shinegold
#ShineGold #CancerResearch
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
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
June 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
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
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
🌍🎗️ The European Week Against Cancer is here!
Cancer causes 1 in 4 deaths in the European Union. The good news? Over 40% of all cancer cases can be prevented! Together, we stand united for a Europe free of cancer.
👉 Join #EWAC2025: www.cancer.eu/ewac
Cancer causes 1 in 4 deaths in the European Union. The good news? Over 40% of all cancer cases can be prevented! Together, we stand united for a Europe free of cancer.
👉 Join #EWAC2025: www.cancer.eu/ewac
May 26, 2025 at 12:43 PM
🌍🎗️ The European Week Against Cancer is here!
Cancer causes 1 in 4 deaths in the European Union. The good news? Over 40% of all cancer cases can be prevented! Together, we stand united for a Europe free of cancer.
👉 Join #EWAC2025: www.cancer.eu/ewac
Cancer causes 1 in 4 deaths in the European Union. The good news? Over 40% of all cancer cases can be prevented! Together, we stand united for a Europe free of cancer.
👉 Join #EWAC2025: www.cancer.eu/ewac
"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.
Ramon Reyes, President of @cancerleagues.bsky.social, notes the key role civil society in the fight against cancer.
May 22, 2025 at 2:41 PM
"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.
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.
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.
May 22, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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.
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.
Annika Nowak (EU Commission’s DG for Research and Innovation) lists of its achievements so far.
May 22, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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.
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.
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.
May 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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.
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!
Thank you Olivér Várhelyi, European Commissioner for Health and Animal Welfare, for your words!
May 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
🗨️ “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!
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
Today, ahead of the European Week Against Cancer - #EWAC2025 - we mark 20 years of MEPs Against Cancer.
👉 shorturl.at/75FNN
May 22, 2025 at 1:46 PM
🗨️ “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
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
✅ 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
May 22, 2025 at 1:44 PM
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
✅ 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
Celebrating 20 years of MEPs Against Cancer! 🎉
For two decades, our MEPs have led the charge in shaping Europe’s fight against cancer.
Today, we are joined by the cancer community to mark this milestone in the European Parliament.
👉 Read more: shorturl.at/75FNN
For two decades, our MEPs have led the charge in shaping Europe’s fight against cancer.
Today, we are joined by the cancer community to mark this milestone in the European Parliament.
👉 Read more: shorturl.at/75FNN
May 22, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Celebrating 20 years of MEPs Against Cancer! 🎉
For two decades, our MEPs have led the charge in shaping Europe’s fight against cancer.
Today, we are joined by the cancer community to mark this milestone in the European Parliament.
👉 Read more: shorturl.at/75FNN
For two decades, our MEPs have led the charge in shaping Europe’s fight against cancer.
Today, we are joined by the cancer community to mark this milestone in the European Parliament.
👉 Read more: shorturl.at/75FNN
What is the link between #PFAS and cancer? 🧪
Yesterday, MEPs Against Cancer and ECL hosted a webinar on the latest science on these #ForeverChemicals & the urgent need to protect people's health.
Thanks to MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social for hosting the debate!
📺 Catch the recording: shorturl.at/DdDd8
Yesterday, MEPs Against Cancer and ECL hosted a webinar on the latest science on these #ForeverChemicals & the urgent need to protect people's health.
Thanks to MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social for hosting the debate!
📺 Catch the recording: shorturl.at/DdDd8
May 21, 2025 at 7:47 AM
What is the link between #PFAS and cancer? 🧪
Yesterday, MEPs Against Cancer and ECL hosted a webinar on the latest science on these #ForeverChemicals & the urgent need to protect people's health.
Thanks to MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social for hosting the debate!
📺 Catch the recording: shorturl.at/DdDd8
Yesterday, MEPs Against Cancer and ECL hosted a webinar on the latest science on these #ForeverChemicals & the urgent need to protect people's health.
Thanks to MEP @tillymetz.bsky.social for hosting the debate!
📺 Catch the recording: shorturl.at/DdDd8
What's the link between PFAS (also known as #ForeverChemicals) and cancer? 🧪
Join our webinar to explore the science - and why there is an urgent need for policy action to protect people's health.
📅 20 May 2025, 10:30 – 12:00 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/Tis49
Join our webinar to explore the science - and why there is an urgent need for policy action to protect people's health.
📅 20 May 2025, 10:30 – 12:00 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/Tis49
May 7, 2025 at 8:09 AM
What's the link between PFAS (also known as #ForeverChemicals) and cancer? 🧪
Join our webinar to explore the science - and why there is an urgent need for policy action to protect people's health.
📅 20 May 2025, 10:30 – 12:00 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/Tis49
Join our webinar to explore the science - and why there is an urgent need for policy action to protect people's health.
📅 20 May 2025, 10:30 – 12:00 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/Tis49
5️⃣ Getting back to work after cancer is part of recovery – not just financially, but emotionally.
We must build fair, supportive systems that help everyone #ReturnToWork, says Christoph Kowalski (@krebsgesellschaft.bsky.social).
📺 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
We must build fair, supportive systems that help everyone #ReturnToWork, says Christoph Kowalski (@krebsgesellschaft.bsky.social).
📺 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
April 30, 2025 at 2:51 PM
5️⃣ Getting back to work after cancer is part of recovery – not just financially, but emotionally.
We must build fair, supportive systems that help everyone #ReturnToWork, says Christoph Kowalski (@krebsgesellschaft.bsky.social).
📺 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
We must build fair, supportive systems that help everyone #ReturnToWork, says Christoph Kowalski (@krebsgesellschaft.bsky.social).
📺 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
4️⃣ An EU study shows that most countries lack legislative frameworks to support cancer patients and survivors to #ReturnToWork.
The impact of cancer in the workplace can no longer be ignored, explains @veronicafoote.bsky.social (@workingwithcancer.bsky.social).
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
The impact of cancer in the workplace can no longer be ignored, explains @veronicafoote.bsky.social (@workingwithcancer.bsky.social).
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
April 30, 2025 at 2:48 PM
4️⃣ An EU study shows that most countries lack legislative frameworks to support cancer patients and survivors to #ReturnToWork.
The impact of cancer in the workplace can no longer be ignored, explains @veronicafoote.bsky.social (@workingwithcancer.bsky.social).
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
The impact of cancer in the workplace can no longer be ignored, explains @veronicafoote.bsky.social (@workingwithcancer.bsky.social).
📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
3️⃣ Supporting cancer patients and survivors does not stop at the office door.
Cancer leagues across Europe are doing vital work to support people wanting to #ReturnToWork after their diagnosis – but we need stronger national policies, explains @albagilca.bsky.social (@cancerleagues.bsky.social).
Cancer leagues across Europe are doing vital work to support people wanting to #ReturnToWork after their diagnosis – but we need stronger national policies, explains @albagilca.bsky.social (@cancerleagues.bsky.social).
April 30, 2025 at 2:45 PM
3️⃣ Supporting cancer patients and survivors does not stop at the office door.
Cancer leagues across Europe are doing vital work to support people wanting to #ReturnToWork after their diagnosis – but we need stronger national policies, explains @albagilca.bsky.social (@cancerleagues.bsky.social).
Cancer leagues across Europe are doing vital work to support people wanting to #ReturnToWork after their diagnosis – but we need stronger national policies, explains @albagilca.bsky.social (@cancerleagues.bsky.social).
2️⃣ For cancer patients and survivors, being able to #ReturnToWork can be a key step to recovery.
Yet the road back can be difficult, explained Atefeh Sadeghi, a cancer survivor and advocate, during our webinar.
🔴📺 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
Yet the road back can be difficult, explained Atefeh Sadeghi, a cancer survivor and advocate, during our webinar.
🔴📺 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
April 30, 2025 at 2:42 PM
2️⃣ For cancer patients and survivors, being able to #ReturnToWork can be a key step to recovery.
Yet the road back can be difficult, explained Atefeh Sadeghi, a cancer survivor and advocate, during our webinar.
🔴📺 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
Yet the road back can be difficult, explained Atefeh Sadeghi, a cancer survivor and advocate, during our webinar.
🔴📺 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pm4C...
1️⃣ Did you know cancer survivors are 1.4 times more likely to face unemployment?
This #InternationalWorkersDay, MEPs Against Cancer are shining a light on the challenges patients face to #ReturnToWork.
Thank you, MEP Romana Jerković (@socialistsanddemocrats.eu) for hosting this important debate! 👏
This #InternationalWorkersDay, MEPs Against Cancer are shining a light on the challenges patients face to #ReturnToWork.
Thank you, MEP Romana Jerković (@socialistsanddemocrats.eu) for hosting this important debate! 👏
April 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
1️⃣ Did you know cancer survivors are 1.4 times more likely to face unemployment?
This #InternationalWorkersDay, MEPs Against Cancer are shining a light on the challenges patients face to #ReturnToWork.
Thank you, MEP Romana Jerković (@socialistsanddemocrats.eu) for hosting this important debate! 👏
This #InternationalWorkersDay, MEPs Against Cancer are shining a light on the challenges patients face to #ReturnToWork.
Thank you, MEP Romana Jerković (@socialistsanddemocrats.eu) for hosting this important debate! 👏
We're thrilled to welcome @perclausen.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
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
April 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
We're thrilled to welcome @perclausen.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
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
Many cancer survivors want to #ReturnToWork. But finding a way back into the workplace is not always straightforward.
Join us for a special #InternationalWorkersDay webinar on supporting cancer patients and survivors in the workplace.
📅 30 April, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/ZKwBM
Join us for a special #InternationalWorkersDay webinar on supporting cancer patients and survivors in the workplace.
📅 30 April, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/ZKwBM
April 16, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Many cancer survivors want to #ReturnToWork. But finding a way back into the workplace is not always straightforward.
Join us for a special #InternationalWorkersDay webinar on supporting cancer patients and survivors in the workplace.
📅 30 April, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/ZKwBM
Join us for a special #InternationalWorkersDay webinar on supporting cancer patients and survivors in the workplace.
📅 30 April, 10:00 - 11:30 CEST
👉 shorturl.at/ZKwBM
This #WorldHealthDay 🌍 is an important reminder that cancer touches millions of lives – but together, we can make a difference. Here's how:
✅ Stopping cancer before it starts
✅ Improving access to better treatments
✅ Empowering life beyond cancer
Let’s build a healthier Europe without cancer 💙🎗️
✅ Stopping cancer before it starts
✅ Improving access to better treatments
✅ Empowering life beyond cancer
Let’s build a healthier Europe without cancer 💙🎗️
April 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
This #WorldHealthDay 🌍 is an important reminder that cancer touches millions of lives – but together, we can make a difference. Here's how:
✅ Stopping cancer before it starts
✅ Improving access to better treatments
✅ Empowering life beyond cancer
Let’s build a healthier Europe without cancer 💙🎗️
✅ Stopping cancer before it starts
✅ Improving access to better treatments
✅ Empowering life beyond cancer
Let’s build a healthier Europe without cancer 💙🎗️
We are thrilled to welcome @cschaldemose.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
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
March 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM
We are thrilled to welcome @cschaldemose.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
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
March 4th is #HPVAwarenessDay!
Did you know #HPV causes 9 out of 10 #CervicalCancer cases? You can take action to tackle this virus.
Get informed ✅ Get vaccinated 💉 Get screened 🏥
Learn more about HPV on askabouthpv.org
#OneLessWorry
Did you know #HPV causes 9 out of 10 #CervicalCancer cases? You can take action to tackle this virus.
Get informed ✅ Get vaccinated 💉 Get screened 🏥
Learn more about HPV on askabouthpv.org
#OneLessWorry
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
March 4th is #HPVAwarenessDay!
Did you know #HPV causes 9 out of 10 #CervicalCancer cases? You can take action to tackle this virus.
Get informed ✅ Get vaccinated 💉 Get screened 🏥
Learn more about HPV on askabouthpv.org
#OneLessWorry
Did you know #HPV causes 9 out of 10 #CervicalCancer cases? You can take action to tackle this virus.
Get informed ✅ Get vaccinated 💉 Get screened 🏥
Learn more about HPV on askabouthpv.org
#OneLessWorry