Every cancer patient counts: strengthening European population-based cancer registries to improve cancer control
Gijs Geleijnse, Claudine Backes, Maria Dolores Chirlaque, Matthijs Sloep, Esteve Rodon Navarro, Mario Šekerija, Liesbet van Eycken, Giske Ursin · 2026
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Gijs Geleijnse and co-authors argue in a 2026 article that Europe's cancer registries need strong backing. These lists track every cancer case in a set area by shared world rules. They show how many new cases arise, how long patients live, and how many live with the disease.
Fed into a shared European system, the data reveal gaps in cancer burden between places. Spending on cancer is set to rise 59% by 2050, so good data can steer funds where they help most. Still, many lists struggle to gather fast, sound, and full data in daily practice. The authors call for stronger systems and laws so each patient counts in plans for control and care.
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| CREATOR | Gijs Geleijnse, Claudine Backes, Maria Dolores Chirlaque, Matthijs Sloep, Esteve Rodon Navarro, Mario Šekerija, Liesbet van Eycken, Giske Ursin |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 7 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |