OUR PROGRESS IN APRIL 2025

WP8 Development of Network Activities

Connecting Progress: Insights, Highlights & Collaboration Across WP8

Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the EUnetCCC WP8 Newsletter! This monthly update brings you the latest developments from each WP8 task, showcasing the incredible momentum across our collaborative network. From surveys and strategic workshops to new educational initiatives and dissemination tools, every subtask is actively contributing to building a stronger, more integrated European network for comprehensive cancer care.

Whether you're deeply involved in a specific task or just curious about the broader picture, this newsletter is your go-to source for staying informed, inspired, and engaged.

Task 8.2.2 Personalized Cancer Prevention

Progress on Cancer Prevention Hub Development and Teaming Activities

In April, the Task 8.2.2 team convened in Lyon for the first Prevention Teaming Workshop, hosted by Centre Léon Bérard (CLB). This milestone meeting led to the adoption of a unified definition for Cancer Prevention Hubs, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration, research, education and the integration of personalized prevention strategies. Practical
models of prevention activities — including clinical pathways for risk reduction, survivorship care and health promotion initiatives — were shared across participating centers.

Key next steps include the development of a transferability protocol to guide implementation across different CCC contexts and the launch of a Writing Committee to document best practices and teaming experiences. The next prevention-focused workshops in Cluj-Napoca and Iceland are now being planned, strengthening the foundation for a network of Cancer Prevention Hubs.

Contact: Delia Nicoara delianicoara13@gmail.com

Task 8.2.8 Governance, Organisation and Leadership

Governance Subtask Expands Twinning Program with New CCC Partners Across Europe

The Governance, Organisation and Leadership subtask is focused on helping leaders of CCCs and aspiring CCCs to develop new relationships and provide mutual support and learning via a Twinning program of collegial interviews. The subtask team collaborates closely with colleagues in WP4 (Sustainability) and regularly presents as part of the early Bilateral meetings held with pilot CCC sites.

This month we were delighted to be able to invite a pilot site in Lithuania to join our Twinning program and received confirmation from cancer centres in France, Germany and Sweden that they too would like to join. In addition, planning is underway for the first meeting, in May, of the sub-task’s Scientific Advisory Group who we feel will bring invaluable insights and advice to the program.

Contact: Per Magnus Maehle pemm@ous-hf.no

Task 8.3 Dissemination & Evaluation

Driving Impact Through Dissemination of WP8 Activities within EUnetCCC

Task 8.3 continues to lead the dissemination of WP8 activities through a coordinated strategy that includes the upcoming website, monthly newsletters, interactive workshops, and quarterly engagement tools such as webinars and social media posts. Regular coordination meetings with Task Leads, WP2/WP3 partners, and the WP8 core team ensure alignment and continuous feedback.

Follow our updates here: EUnetCCC LinkedIn
Highlights include the successful WP8 Information Session, with more than 200 participants.

Upcoming Events

May 5-6, 2025 - Task 8.2.3 Core Group Meeting

Oslo University Hospital, Oslo, Norway

F2F workshop for Core group WP8.2.3 Cancer Research. The workshop will focus on four main topics:

• Survey Results: The Way Forward
• Twinning Partners 
• De-escalation Symposium 
• Patient Involvement in Researc Workshop

May 9, 2025 - 8.2.8 Governance Scientific Advisory Group

Oslo, Norway

May 14-15, 2025  - Task 8.2.6 Core Group Meeting

ULSSM Lisbon, Portugal

The 8.2.6 Core Group will meet in Lisbon to stratify the goals for the clinical trials task for
2025 and beyond. Additionally, more in depth attention will be paid to the Working Groups, to advance the respective topics as well as to align and combine efforts between the interconnected groups.

May 22-23, 2025 - 8.2.1 Core Group meeting at Sahlgrenska University Hospital/Sahlgrenska CCC Gothenburg

Sahlgrenska University - Hospital/Sahlgrenska CCC Gothenburg, Sweden

First gathering, in person, with the Core Group where we have a good possibility to
getting to know each other better. Workshop related to the work we have done in our six subgroups during spring 2025. We will discuss overall status, planning work ahead, future collaborations etc. The meeting will also include visits at relevant departments within Sahlgrenska CCC. 

May 26, 2025 - 15:00-15:45 - Task 8.2.6 – Information meeting for Participants

ONLINE

This online meeting serves to update all Task Participants – ranging from high to low
involvement – on the aims, objectives, and current events in the Clinical Trial Task. Please reach out to us if you would like to learn more about Task 8.2.6 and what we have been up to. 

May 27-28, 2025 - 8.1 & 8.3 Core Group Meeting Collaboration Workshop

Maribor, Slovenia, Closed event, core group only

Workshop for core-members in 8.1 and 8.3 and interested participants.  Continuing the work with support for subtasks
and aligning strategies and activities for future collaboration between the tasks and subtasks.

June 10-11, 2025 - 8.2.4 Standardisation Workshop

Oslo, Norway

June 17, 2025 - Survivorship Meeting

Porto, Portugal

June 19-20, 2025 - WP lead summit

Paris, France

July 2-3, 2025 - Alignment workshop WPs EUnetCCC

Tromsø, Norway

December 1-2, 2025 - 8.2.4 x Can.Heal Educational Seminar Precision Diagnostics

Barcelona, Spain

Looking Ahead

WP8 Ramps Up with Key Workshops, Strategic Meetings, and Cross-Country Collaboration

As we move into spring, WP8 continues to gain momentum with several key meetings, workshops, and collaborative efforts on the horizon. May & June will bring opportunities for in-person connections, strategic planning, and shared learning across tasks and subtasks.

We encourage all partners to stay engaged, share updates, and actively participate in shaping the work ahead. Every contribution—large or small—helps strengthen our collective impact.

Stay Connected

If you have updates to share or ideas for upcoming newsletters, reach out to the Task 8.3 team. 
Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn for real-time updates and highlights from across the network.

Thank you for your continued commitment to collaboration, innovation, and excellence in cancer care and prevention.

- The WP8 Communication Team - 

Contact: Nina Nicoara nina.nicoara@outlook.com and EUnetCCC WP8 eunetccc.wp8@gmail.com