Lessons from a public health crisis: Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer care

16-06-2021 - 09:31

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BECA MEPs discussed the results of the public consultation on the "Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention, health services, cancer patients and research" on Monday 10 May 2021.

Several organisations that contributed to the BECA survey participated in the exchange of views in order to make the discussion as broad and complete as possible:

European Cancer Organisation (E.C.O.)
European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
European Public Health Association (EUPHA)

The synopsis report presents the outcome of the stakeholders' public consultation conducted by BECA in February - March 2021. It provided a framework for proposals for short-term and sustainable solutions, but also for future health crises (e.g. disease preparedness) to ensure continuity of cancer services, also taking into account Europe's Beating Cancer Plan.

Programme (PDF - 168 KB)
BECA Public consultation Synopsis Report - The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention, health services, cancer patients and research: lessons from a public health crisis. (Notice to Members) (PDF - 406 KB)
Link to dedicated webpage for the exchange of views with stakeholders
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cancer prevention, health services and cancer patients and research: Lessons from a public health crisis” (flyer) (PDF - 3 MB)