Metastatic breast cancer
Patients’ quality of life is the new focus in breast cancer care
Est. 5minThere is an urgent need to improve breast cancer patients' quality of life as available treatments have increased their lifespan, health experts said during a EURACTIV event.
‘This is personal’: Von der Leyen launches consultation on EU’s Cancer Plan
Est. 4minThe President of the European Commission launched an EU-wide public consultation on Europe's Beating Cancer Plan on Tuesday (4 February), announcing an EU-wide "open health data space" in support of research, prevention and cure.
Better access to health innovation is Kyriakides’ top priority (and hardest task)
Est. 5minWith increased powers, Health Commissioner-designate Stella Kyriakides is tasked with striking a difficult balance between making sure there is a steady supply of affordable medicines and ensuring that EU pharma industry remains a world leader in innovation.
MEPs step up action to protect terminally ill workers in the EU
Est. 6minA group of EU lawmakers has taken the UK-led “Dying to Work” campaign to the EU in an effort to mobilise support for terminally ill patients across Europe, who face unfair treatment at work.
Going into the real world to gather cancer data
Est. 5minIn view of the growing burden of metastatic breast cancer (MBC), data on recurrence of the disease is urgently needed to support further research into the specific needs of patients.
Metastatic breast cancer: The black hole of cancer research and treatment
Est. 5minMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) has long been disregarded by advocacy groups, researchers and policymakers. As a result, little is known about the scope of the disease, its economic burden and the best way to treat it.
Empower cancer patients to improve quality of life, say experts
Est. 7minA group of metastatic breast cancer experts has urged policymakers to empower patients with greater choice and participation in their treatment and care, to improve the quality of life of patients, their carers and families.
EU lawmakers push for better outcomes for metastatic breast cancer patients
Est. 5minMetastatic breast cancer (MBC) kills half a million women in the EU every year, yet progress on the quality of life and survival time of MBC patients remains elusive. MEPs addressed the need to improve patient outcomes with a policy roadmap launched on Tuesday (17 October).
Closing the gap on metastatic breast cancer
Est. 6minOctober is breast cancer awareness month. The pink ribbon movement has achieved progress in spreading awareness and pushing for widespread cancer screening.