European Week Against Cancer

The 2026 edition of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer is just around the corner! Are you ready to make an impact? The #EWAC2026 toolkit is now available online ➡️ europeanweekagainstcancer.eu

Inequalities influence who develops #cancer, when/if it's diagnosed, treatment, & chances of survival. They exist between & within countries. Whether someone survives cancer shouldn't depend on where they live! The EUCan-Ineq project is researching this. eu-canineq.iarc.who.int

The #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer 2025 Impact Report is live! 💙 🌍 4.2M people reached 💬 9.6K interactions 📣 880 mentions A huge thanks to everyone who made #EWAC2025 possible. Together, we made a real impact. 🔗 Read the full story: buff.ly/8dM5imX

📅 Day 7 of #EWAC2025 - #WorldNoTobaccoDay

On #WorldNoTobaccoDay, read about our initiative with our partners in #colposcopy and @HSEQuitTeam which aims to support women to better understand the link between smoking, HPV and cervical cancer, and understand the benefits of quitting. 📖tinyurl.com/nss-smoking-hp… #EWAC2025

🚭 Danas je #WorldNoTabaccoDay. Duhan je jedan od glavnih čimbenika rizika za rak. Plan #EUCancerPlan cilja na ,,generaciju bez duhana” do 2040. godine. Stvorimo svijet bez dima i nikotina za buduće generacije. Više o 🇪🇺 aktivnostima: 🔗 europa.eu/!8hVrqG #EWAC2025

Quitting smoking is a crucial step for your future and health. It decreases the risk of cancer returning, boosts recovery, and improves overall well-being. #WorldNoTobaccoDay #EWAC2025 #CancerSurvivors #QuitSmoking #BetterHealth #TobaccoFree #QuitSmoking @EU_EWAC @EU_Health

📅 Save the Date! Join us in Milan in May 2026 for the 10th European Conference on Tobacco or Health 🚭 Organised by @LILTnazionale and the @CancerLeagues, #ECTOH2026 promotes #nicotine-free spaces for healthier cities. 🔗 ectoh.org #EWAC2025 #WorldNoTobaccoDay

The tobacco and nicotine industry preys on youth. We fight back with #truth. 🌀 Sleek packaging, colourful vaping devices, fruity flavours—it’s all part of a strategy to hook young users early. Marketing to youth isn’t #innovation. It’s manipulation. #TobaccoExposed #WNTD2025

🚭 Today is #WorldNoTobaccoDay. Tobacco is a leading risk for cancer. With our #EUCancerPlan we are aiming for a 'Tobacco-free Generation' by 2040. Let's create a smoke & nicotine-free world for future generations. More about our action: 🔗europa.eu/!8hVrqG #EWAC2025

Really welcome the spotlight @CancerPatientsE has put on cancer inequalities this #EWAC2025. Their call to action covers a lot of important ground - esp glad to see smoking cessation included. Tackling tobacco use means support, not stigma. It’s such a key part of #lungcancer prevention. #LCSM #WorldNoTobaccoDay

🎗️ It’s the final day of the #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer! 🚭 31 May is #WorldNoTobaccoDay. Tobacco is the leading cause of preventable cancer, responsible for almost 20% of cases in Europe. Join the action: shorturl.at/LKf2D #EWAC2025

This #EWAC2025, we honour the strength of those living with & beyond breast cancer — and call for policies that reflect their real needs. We urge EU leaders to ensure: 1. Survivorship & workplace rights 2. Long-term support for patients & families 3. Improved symptom management

4/4 .@DrBethWallace is a regular participant in cervical screening. Beth tells us how it felt to have an abnormal screening result and her experience of going to #colposcopy for further tests. Read Beth’s story: tinyurl.com/beth-wallace-s… #ChooseScreening #CervicalCheck #EWAC2025

📣 Day 6⃣of #EWAC2025 is about patients and survivors. Talking about a cancer diagnosis at work can be overwhelming. @CancerLeagues offer helpful tips on navigating these conversations. 👉 For employers: shorturl.at/wzTYr 👉 For employees: shorturl.at/SzrD2

🚭 Only bold, comprehensive and strictly enforced tobacco control measures succeed 🌍 Tomorrow, it’s the @WHO’s annual #WorldNoTobaccoDay 🚨 Removing the appeal of tobacco and nicotine products through stricter regulations is crucial #TobaccoExposed #EWAC2025

Effective therapies and supportive care are key to improve #cancer patients’ wellbeing. During #EWAC2025, discover #EU4Health and #HorizonEU projects and initiatives working to provide cancer patients with the highest quality of life possible: hadea.ec.europa.eu/news/european-…

Today, we are shining a spotlight on #lungcancer patients for #EWAC2025. 🌍 Our Lung Cancer PAG allows people with the condition to work with @EuroRespSoc professionals and ensure patients’ voices are heard. 🔗 europeanlung.org/en/people-and-…

1 in 4 people in the WHO European Region are at risk of developing #cancer—yet harmful industries keep opposing life-saving policies. We need policies that empower people to make healthy choices to help prevent cancer! bit.ly/4gkSPhh #EWAC2025

💼 Sabies que les persones supervivents de #càncer tenen 1,4 vegades més probabilitats de patir atur? Cal posar el focus en els reptes que afronten els pacients per tornar a la feina. 🔗 shorturl.at/cRuJ1 #RetornALaFeina #EWAC2025 @CancerLeagues