A Mission on Cancer

The EU Mission on Cancer seeks to transform cancer prevention, treatment and care with the ambition of improving the lives of over 3 million people by 2030. It focuses on four central objectives: deepening our understanding of cancer, strengthening prevention and early detection strategies, advancing diagnostic and therapeutic methods, and enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families. By driving innovation, fostering collaboration and supporting evidence-based interventions, the Mission aims to deliver tangible progress in reducing the burden of cancer across Europe. 

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ERRIN's role in the Cancer Mission

ERRIN has been actively engaged in the Cancer Mission since its inception, ensuring that the regional dimension is recognised in its design and implementation. Through the Health Working Group, and in close collaboration with EUREGHA, ERRIN has consistently highlighted the contribution of regional ecosystems and shared best practices from its network. 

 

Since 2020, activities have included joint statements to emphasise the role of regions, regular dialogues with the Cancer Mission Secretariat at the European Commission, contributions to key EU consultations, and events showcasing regional approaches to cancer prevention, care, and research. More recently, ERRIN has engaged with the ECHoS project – aiming at establishing National Cancer Mission Hubs - and provided structured input to the Horizon Europe Work Programme to ensure regional perspectives are reflected in future funding and policy directions. 

How to get involved

ERRIN members can engage in the Cancer Mission primarily through the Health Working Group, which regularly monitors developments, organises discussions with EU institutions and project leaders, and shares regional expertise. Participation provides opportunities to contribute to consultations, connect with ongoing initiatives such as the ECHoS project, and showcase regional good practices at European level. By engaging through ERRIN, members can ensure their regional perspectives and ongoing projects inform EU-level work on cancer and benefit from collaborative opportunities within the Mission’s framework. 

Current opportunities include: 

 

  • Get ready for the Horizon Europe calls 2026-2027 – check out the latest draft published by the European Commission (July 2025)
  • Stay updated by subscribing to the Mission Cancer newsletter
  • Access the Cancer Mission implementation platform to learn more about the resources, data and tools supporting the EU Cancer Mission  

ERRIN Secretariat

Get in touch with the Secretariat coordinating ERRIN's work on the Cancer Mission

Kyle Galea
Kyle Galea

ERRIN

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