Who are we ?
ECCO – the European CanCer Organisation (formerly FECS – the Federation of European Cancer Societies) is a Non-Profit Association that serves as an inter-connective platform to respond to all stakeholders in oncology Europe-wide, promote multidisciplinary and advance education through the organisation of leading conferences and timely initiatives.
Who do we represent ?
Through its 24 member organisations – each representing the interests of their respective professions/groups spanning the entire spectrum from basic, applied and translational research to practices, treatment, care, prevention and advocacy - ECCO not only serves over 50.000 professionals but also the oncology community at large.
Founding Members : European Association for Cancer Research (EACR), European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ESTRO), European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS), European Society of Surgical Oncology (ESSO), European Society for Paediatric Oncology (SIOPE).
Full Members : European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO), European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC), European School of Oncology (ESO), European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA), European Association of Urology (EAU), European Society of Gynaecological Oncology (ESGO), European Society of Oncology Pharmacy (ESOP).
Advisory Members : Breast International Group (BIG), European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM), European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT), Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL), The European Breast Cancer Coalition (EUROPA DONNA), The European Prostate Cancer Coalition (Europa Uomo), European Society of Skin Cancer Prevention (EUROSKIN), Flims Alumni Club (FAC) , Myeloma Euronet, Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI), International Union Against Cancer (UICC).
What is our mission ?
ECCO exists to uphold the right of all European cancer patients to the best possible treatment and care, and promote interaction between all organisations involved in cancer research, education, treatment and care at the European level.
What do we do ?
Following the philosophy that every cancer patient deserves the best, ECCO’s core activities focus on creating awareness of patients’ needs and wishes, encouraging progressive thinking in cancer policy, training and education, and progressing European cancer research and its application through the organisation of international multidisciplinary meetings.
The continued support, willing and collaboration of ECCO’s member societies and a unified approach aimed at strengthening policy on cancer are central to these efforts. To ensure that cancer stays at the top of the EU health and research policy agenda, ECCO aims to provide the collective voice of European oncology and engage with policy makers to promote the interests of cancer patients, those who care for them, and those without whose research there would be no advances in treatment and care.
ECCO also plays an important role in advancing education through the implementation and development of initiatives and programmes such as its Patient Information section and e-Learning educational opportunities online.
How do you get involved ?
ECCO communicates and connects with the European cancer community through its website where visitors can browse latest news, issues and comment, select from a wide variety of educational resources and tools, and discover the many reasons for attending some of the leading congresses and conferences in oncology across Europe.
Effective and purposeful communication demands a two-way conversation. ECCO relies on the views, feedback and ideas from the European cancer community, and therefore invites you to visit our website, find out more about our activities, and kindly contact us to share your recommendations and comment.
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