Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in EU countries, and the rising number of cancer cases – now increasingly affecting people under 50 – poses a growing social and economic burden. Diagnosis at younger ages means longer treatment and monitoring for patients, placing sustained pressure on healthcare systems and affecting patients’ well-being and socio-economic situation for many years.
The OECD/EU report Delivering High Value Cancer Care provides cross-country comparable data and policy perspectives on three pressing priorities to ensure high-value cancer care that contributes to health outcomes and people’s quality of life: timely access to services, evidence‑based and efficient care, and people‑centred approaches.
At the launch webinar on 6 February from 9:30 to 11:00 CET, Francesca Colombo, Head of the OECD Health Division will present key findings from the report. Afterwards, a panel composed of experts with policy, clinical, and lived experiences will share their insights on the topic.
