On 23 June a new initiative of the European Cancer Patient Coalition (ECPC) entitled Forum Against Cancer Europe (FACE) was successfully launched at the European Parliament. The Forum Against Cancer Europe" (FACE) has been set up to continue the successful dialogue of the European cancer patient community with European Parliamentarians, Commission and all concerned stakeholders. It was launched with a workshop entitled "More Cancer Research Needed in the EU: Cancer Affects Almost Every Family". The meeting was hosted by MEP Marisa Matias and featured high level speakers from the European Parliament, EU Commission, research community and patient groups. Already 54 MEPs are supportive of the new initiative.
EMP is very pleased with this iniciative of ECPC.
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