Thursday, January 9, 2025
We are excited to announce the release of a new supplement to the journal Archives of Public Health titled: “Coming together to fight cancer: a series of policy briefs taking stock of the implementation of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan (EBCP) in Belgium.”
This comprehensive supplement has been crafted by experts at Sciensano’s Cancer Centre in collaboration with members of Belgium’s EBCP Mirror Group. It provides an insightful overview of the current status, needs, and gaps across the cancer care and control continuum in Belgium.
Highlights
The policy briefs aim to:
- Share knowledge and stimulate discussions among professionals working in cancer care and control policies across Europe.
- Serve as a knowledge transfer tool that provides concise summaries of evidence, suggests policy options, and advocates for actionable solutions for decision-makers.
Key finding
While Belgium has made significant progress by leveraging the opportunities offered by the EBCP to address many identified needs, several gaps remain that demand further attention.
Discover these gaps and our proposed solutions by exploring the full supplement.
You can also begin with the supplement’s introduction.
Topics covered in the pokicy briefs
The supplement covers a broad range of critical topics, including:
- Prevention, early detection, and screening
- Cancer survivorship
- Artificial intelligence in cancer care
- Children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer
- Cancer research in Belgium
- Patients and citizen engagement
Note: Two policy briefs, “Diagnosis & Treatment” and “Care Organisation,” are still under review at Archives of Public Health
Acknowledgements
We extend our gratitude to the Sciensano colleagues who led the development of these policy briefs and to the partners from the EBCP Mirror Group who contributed their expertise. Special thanks to Tit Albreht for serving as the editor of this supplement.
Contributors include: Marie Delnord, Gabrielle Schittecatte, Jinane Ghattas, Gordana Raicevic Toungouz, Régine Kiasuwa, Cindy Simoens, Emilie Cauët, Hélène Antoine-Poirel, Wannes Van Hoof, Sofie Theys, Fabienne Van Aelst, and others.
Join the conversation
This supplement is a valuable resource for policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers aiming to advance cancer care and control policies in Belgium and across Europe. We encourage you to explore the findings and contribute to the ongoing dialogue.