ECCO 13 - One voice, one vision needed to overcome cancer...( althcare professionals want to ensure; ...)

althcare professionals want to ensure; timely access to high quality screening and diagnostic tests, appropriate referral for specialist care, timely access to state-of-the-art services and treatment at all stages of the cancer journey and the provision of support for making informed choices.

Professor Richards added, "Each European nation faces the same challenges - an ageing population and the development of new healthcare technologies, with the subsequent increase in costs. All countries have to maintain a financially sustainable healthcare system whilst responding to the rising expectations of patients. To do this all those involved in designing, delivering and using these services - politicians, healthcare professionals and patients - need to share their knowledge and experience and work together."

It is important to remember that if European nations invest money into healthcare in the short term, they will awarded with long term financial benefits, as better technologies and treatment care will lead to both healthier people and a larger workforce, resulting in a stronger economy.

The Role of the Politician

One of the most interesting recent developments has been the creation of 'MEPs against Cancer (MAC) .' This strategy to be launched shortly has been designed to provide a platform where MEPs will work on cancer-related issues and where they will meet and discuss with patients and health professionals. The campaign signifies a change in approach, highlighting how it is no longer about just pressurising politicians, but involving them in the fight for justice for cancer patients. Thanks to MAC the MEPs will initiate and stimulate debate and support the different Member States and European Commission initiatives.

One of the primary aims behind MAC is to send a strong political signal that immediate and concerted action is needed to reduce cancer mortality rates and improve cancer treatment outcomes. To be launched in November
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Contact: Kirsten Mason
kirsten.mason@toniclc.com
44-077-969-55353
Federation of European Cancer Societies
31-Oct-2005

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