EU initiatives and working groups

Several cancer-specific initiatives and working groups operate within the EU, focusing on cancer prevention, treatment, and research. FICAN actively strives to participate in these important EU-level working groups and networks to ensure that Finland’s cancer experts are involved in developing and advancing high-quality cancer care across Europe. In this way, FICAN also promotes national expertise and ensures that Finland’s needs and perspectives are considered in the development of EU cancer policies.

European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer (ECIBC)

The European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer (ECIBC) aims to improve breast cancer care in Europe by providing evidence-based guidelines for screening, diagnosis, treatment, and quality assurance. The initiative’s goal is to improve patient outcomes and promote best practices in breast cancer care across Europe

Finland’s Contact Person: Laura Niinikoski, firstname.surname@cancer.fi
Learn more about the initiative here: European Commission Initiative on Breast Cancer (ECIBC)

European Commission Initiative on Colorectal Cancer (ECICC)

The European Commission Initiative on Colorectal Cancer (ECICC) aims to ensure that high-quality colorectal cancer care is accessible to all Europeans. The initiative’s purpose is to develop evidence-based guidelines and recommendations for colorectal cancer screening and treatment. ECICC also focuses on quality assurance across the entire cancer pathway to ensure that patients receive the best possible care.

Finland’s Contact Person: Toni Seppälä, firstname.surname@tuni.fi
Learn more about the initiative here: European Commission Initiative on Colorectal Cancer (ECICC)

e-Cancer Expert Group

The EU is developing digital infrastructure related to cancer care to enhance the quality of cancer treatment and research, particularly through the Cancer Mission and the European Beating Cancer Plan. To support this, a new eCancer Expert Group has been established, consisting of cancer and data experts from EU member states. The group’s role is to advise on the use of cancer data, supporting platforms such as UNCAN.eu and the European Cancer Patient Digital Centre, aimed at improving cancer patient care and advancing cancer research.

Finland’s Representative: Tomi Mäkelä, firstname.surname@fican.fi
Alternate: Susanna Repo, firstname.surname@csc.fi