99a European Action Against Cancer

Abstract

The European Action Against Cancer was launched in 1986 following a decision taken by the heads of states and governments in June 1985. A committee of cancer experts was constituted (chainnen: M. Tubiana, from 1986–1994, and U. Veronesi 1994-). Within the European Commission, the action is managed by DGV under the supervision of Dr Hunter, Mr Morettini, Ms Blanco. The purpose of the action was to identify the areas in which a European initiative could add value to the ongoing national programs of the member states. The action covers five main areas: prevention (in particular the fight against tobacco), screening (primarily for breast and cervical cancers), research in health care (with emphasis on quality assurance and telematics), information to the general public and education of health professionals in oncology. The aim of the session is not to review all these areas but to illustrate through a few examples what has been done and to present some ongoing projects. The European Action Against Cancer was launched in 1986 following a decision taken by the heads of states and governments in June 1985. A committee of cancer experts was constituted (chainnen: M. Tubiana, from 1986–1994, and U. Veronesi 1994-). Within the European Commission, the action is managed by DGV under the supervision of Dr Hunter, Mr Morettini, Ms Blanco. The purpose of the action was to identify the areas in which a European initiative could add value to the ongoing national programs of the member states. The action covers five main areas: prevention (in particular the fight against tobacco), screening (primarily for breast and cervical cancers), research in health care (with emphasis on quality assurance and telematics), information to the general public and education of health professionals in oncology. The aim of the session is not to review all these areas but to illustrate through a few examples what has been done and to present some ongoing projects.