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Administrative or Claims Data
Database: European Network of Centres for Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacovigilance
Registries
Compilation: Eurostat
Database: OECD Health Statistics
Compilation: WHO Health Data
Database: European Cancer Information System (ECIS)
Database: NordScreen
Database: NORDCAN
Registry: ECIR – European Cancer Inequalities Registry
Database: European Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC-Europe)
Database: Global Burden of Disease Study 2019
Databases for Clinical Trials, Surveys and Biobanks
Electronic Health Records
Clinical Practices Guidelines
Latest Policymaking Initiatives
Data Tool: European Core Health Indicators (ECHI)
Report: Commercial determinants of cancer control policy (Eurohealth)
Report: Europe's Beating Cancer Plan
Report: Cancer Incidence in Five Continents
Report: Childhood cancer inequalities in the WHO European Region
Report: Cancer Care: Assuring Quality to Improve Survival
Sponsor, manager or home institution: OECD.
Primary purpose: To survey policy trends in cancer care, analyze survival rates, and provide recommendations for governments to improve cancer care quality and reduce the burden of cancer in their countries.
Type of information: Cancer care systems; Resources for cancer care; Cancer care practices; Governance of cancer care systems; Exploratory quantitative analysis; Policy recommendations; A list of experts on cancer care systems.
Data level: European level.
Access to information: Access Information [1].
Report: Cancer screening in the European Union
Report: Reducing Social Inequalities in Cancer: Evidence and Priorities for Research
Fact sheet: Alcohol and cancer in the WHO European Region: an appeal for better prevention
Guide: Screening programmes: a short guide. Increase effectiveness, maximize benefits and minimize harm
Initiatives: The European Commission Initiatives on Breast (ECIBC) and Colorectal Cancer (ECICC)
Patient Association: European Cancer Patient Coalition
Primary purpose: To empower European cancer organizations and patients, foster cooperation, influence cancer-related policies, remain vigilant on emerging topics, and advocate for patient-centricity in cancer research to ensure equality in access to cancer treatment and care.
Contact information: Contact information [2].
Patient Association: Digestive Cancers Europe
Primary purpose: To improve early diagnosis, decrease mortality, and enhance overall survival and quality of life for patients with digestive cancers through a collaborative European network.
Contact information: Information [3].
Patient Association: EUROPA UOMO - The European Prostate Cancer Coalition
Primary purpose: To advocate for prostate cancer patients across Europe, striving to enhance diagnosis, treatment, support, quality of life, research, and policy influence while fostering collaboration with healthcare professionals and member organizations.
Contact information: Information [4].
Patient Association: EUROPA DONNA - European Breast Cancer Coalition
Primary purpose: To advocate for women in Europe by raising awareness of breast cancer, promoting education, advocating for screening, treatment, and research funding to improve breast cancer outcomes.
Contact information: Information [5].
Patient Association: LuCE - Lung Cancer Europe
Primary purpose: To be the voice of Europeans impacted by lung cancer, collaborating with members and stakeholders to destigmatize the disease, ensure access to optimal care, and empower lung cancer patient advocacy across Europe.
Contact information: Information [6].
