"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.

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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

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...

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...

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).

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...

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! 👏