Annual report 2017

In Europe, it is estimated that one in every two cancer patients should receive radiotherapy during the course of their cancer treatment. However, at present, a quarter of all European cancer patients do not receive the radiotherapy they need. Barriers such as a lack of resources – in terms of radiotherapy equipment, staff and education – and a lack of knowledge of radiotherapy, contribute to reducing the opportunity for patients to receive the treatment that best corresponds to their disease. This contributes to the existing gap between the optimal and the current utilisation of radiotherapy in Europe. The European Cancer Fund (ECF) tackles the barriers that prevent patients receiving the radiation treatment they need.

The ECF supports projects that are designed to:

RAISE AWARENESS and ensure understanding of radiotherapy

FACILITATE RESEARCH and ensure that research is disseminated and accessible

PROMOTE EDUCATION to produce highly qualified leaders in radiation and oncology

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