Contributing to World Cancer Day 2026 through a series of policy, institutional, and community-focused actions.
Cancer remains one of the European Union’s most pressing public health challenges. Every year, 2.7 million people are diagnosed with it, 1.3 million dies from it, and €49 billion in productivity is lost to it. Annual healthcare spending on cancer care and cancer control has now reached €93 billion in the 27 countries combined. This carries profound consequences not only for individuals and families, but also for health systems, economies, and society as a whole. World Cancer Day, on 4 February, provides an opportunity to take stock of progress made, the challenges that lie ahead, and to reaffirm our collective commitment to improving prevention, care, and quality of life for all those affected by cancer. Against this backdrop, the European Cancer Organisation is contributing to World Cancer Day through a series of policy, institutional, and community-focused actions taking place in the days leading up to and following 4 February. This is a pivotal moment for European cancer care. We’...
