On April 30th, 2024, Youth Cancer Europe hosted an insightful webinar on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Cancer Care. This event, part of the European Union Co-funded project European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors, brought together researchers, healthcare professionals, patient advocates and or interested members of the public to discuss the current state and future directions of EDI in Cancer Care across Europe.
Watch the full webinar HERE and the most important highlights HERE
Insights from the launch of the “Recommendations for Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Cancer Care in Europe” Policy Paper at the European ParliamentThe webinar included discussions, insights and perspectives from participants, speakers and authors of the EDI Policy Paper we recently launched at the European Parliament. The event hosted by MEP Stelios Kympouropoulos brought discrimination into focus and addressed the needs of minorities, vulnerable groups and disenfranchised communities like Roma, LGBTQ+, immigrants, and other underserved populations in the cancer care setting. This event marked a significant milestone in our efforts to address disparities and promote a more Equitable and Inclusive European Cancer Care for all patients.
Read the full English version of our “Recommendations for Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Cancer Care” Policy Paper HERE.
Engaging Panel DiscussionsPatient Advocates Levi Klubal, Carmen Monge-Montero, and Erik Sturesson shared personal insights on the challenges faced by marginalized groups in accessing quality cancer care. Urška Košir, YCE’s Scientific Advisor, along with Carmen Monge-Montero, YCE’s Researcher and Patient Advocate, provided an in-depth look at the co-creation process of the policy recommendations within the EU-CAYAS-NET framework. They highlighted the collaborative efforts of researchers, patient advocates, and healthcare professionals in developing comprehensive recommendations that address the unique needs of youth cancer patients. The main policy recommendations were presented, offering a clear and actionable roadmap for implementing Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) principles in Cancer Care. Johan de Munter, Nurse Manager at the Cancer Center of University Hospital Ghent, and Diana Todea, Psychologist at Little People Romania, offered valuable insights into the practical challenges and opportunities of implementing EDI in healthcare settings. Their discussion included strategies to promote inclusive cancer care and practical recommendations tailored for healthcare providers.
These Recommendations are designed to guide healthcare providers, institutions, and policymakers to create and foster a more inclusive environment that effectively addresses the needs of cancer patients. The Policy Paper offers concrete steps for improving Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) in Cancer Care at the individual, institutional, and societal levels.These Recommendations are designed to guide healthcare providers, institutions, and policymakers
The webinar concluded with a summary of key takeaways from our work within the EU-CAYAS-NET Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Work Package, as well as more information about the EDI Training sessions and Train-the-Trainer Toolkit launch.
Watch the full webinar HERE and the most important highlights HERE