Media Partnership - Digestive cancers: Turning the tide through prevention

Digestive cancers are the leading cause of cancer-related death in Europe. Yet, strong evidence suggests that they are at least partly preventable. To that end, evidence-based primary prevention policies and screening offer the best chance of a contribution to beat digestive cancers and save lives.In light of this, and the roll-out of the Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, the discussion cast light on the current challenges and policy opportunities in cancer prevention.  Participants of the discussion addressed:- The current state of digestive cancers in Europe and the rationale for primary and secondary prevention- Opportunities for digestive cancers prevention in Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan- Existing challenges: knowledge gaps and unmet patient needsThe event is an annual meeting of the MEP Digestive Health Group(MEP DHG). The MEP DHG is a cross-party platform of Members of the European Parliament from different EU Member States, acting as the voice for digestive health in the European Parliament and prompting European action to reduce the burden of digestive diseases.