EU & International Affairs News

The ESR and the European Coordination Committee of the Radiological, Electromedical and Healthcare IT Industry (COCIR) are pleased to announce that we have formalised our cooperation for the next two years by renewing a Letter of Intent (LoI). The LoI was first signed on 25 June, 2013 and renewed on the 10 February, 2023 and promotes constant collaboration and exchange between the ESR and COCIR.

The areas of collaboration will include but are not limited to; code of conduct with...

The ESR applauds the inclusion of lung, prostate, gastric cancers based on latest scientific evidence in the new cancer screening recommendations, which were adopted on 9^th December, and looks forward to working with other European health stakeholders on their implementation.

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The European Cancer Organisation (ECO) has published an open letter to EU and national level decision-makers following significant last-minute weakening of the proposals for Council Recommendations on Cancer Screening that undermine scientific advice. 

The ESR shares the concern of the European cancer community at these highly concerning developments and fully endorse ECO’s open letter and its suggested actions. The EU Council Recommendations on cancer screening must be protected.

We encourage ESR members to disseminate the letter amongst their contacts at...

On 27 May, the European Parliament Special Committee on Beating Cancer is holding a public hearing on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer care. This hearing will cover AI in cancer research, cancer care and personalised cancer medicine and issues related to data protection, with 8 leading experts in the field and the European Commission.

Prof. Regina Beets-Tan, ESR President, is involved and will be speaking on the use of AI in cancer imaging.

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The European Society of Radiology (ESR) is pleased to re-join the Biomedical Alliance in Europe, becoming the 36^th member of the Alliance. The Alliance is a network of leading European medical societies that together include more than 400,000 researchers and health professionals.

Close collaboration in medical research and healthcare is needed to be prepared for the challenges of the future and to keep Europe at the forefront of medical science. The ESR is looking forward to contributing to...

The European Society of Radiology (ESR) welcomes yesterday’s publication of the ‘Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan’ by the European Commission and applauds the holistic approach, identified areas of action tackling all stages of the disease, the fostering of multi-stakeholder collaboration across all EU countries and the envisaged related EU funding to ensure successful implementation of the ambitious Plan.

The ESR fully supports the Plan’s focus on prevention to reduce cancer incidences through increased action on environmental and lifestyle factors as well...

The European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing the radiology profession across Europe, warmly welcomes the creation of a European Parliament Special Committee on Artificial Intelligence in a Digital Age (AIDA). The ESR backs the committee’s ambition to both analyse the future impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on Europe and bring support to AI that works for the wellbeing of European citizens.

In June 2020, the European Parliament decided to set up AIDA and defined its responsibilities for a long-term approach...

The European Society of Radiology (ESR), representing the radiology profession across Europe, welcomes the creation of the new European Parliament Special Committee on Beating Cancer (BECA). The ESR supports the Committee’s ambition to influence the future Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan to reduce the incidence of cancer, help patients live a longer and better life, and reduce health inequalities in Europe.

On 23 September 2020, the special committee began its work. They will evaluate opportunities for concrete action, identify legislation and...

On 23 September 2020, the European Cancer Organisation released a new flagship initiative aimed at empowering European citizens and cancer patients with ten key overarching rights. These rights set out, in plain language, what cancer patients should expect from their healthcare systems in respect of care and support. The European Society of Radiology (ESR) has endorsed the new initiative and unwaveringly commits itself to putting the patient at the centre of clinical practice.

Being a co-production between patients and cancer...

The European Parliament published a study that was produced by the European Cancer Organisation on the current state of Europe’s battle against cancer. The European Cancer Organisation, of which the European Society of Radiology (ESR) is a member, represents cancer professionals and patients across Europe united in the fight against the disease. The ESR was delighted to provide input on aspects related to cancer prevention, screening, treatment and the digital transformation of cancer care.

The study titled ‘Strengthening Europe in...