Welcome to EuropaColon
Colorectal cancer remains the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths in Europe. Every year, around 230,000 people die from the disease however many of these lives could be saved by early detection and treatment.
EuropaColon aims to unite patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, politicians, the media and the public in the fight against the disease. The organisation is currently represented in 21 countries in Europe and has been acknowledged as the voice of
colorectal cancer�patients in Europe.�
We welcome you to join us in our fight against this disease.
EuropaColon announces the 6th European Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month (ECCAM) 2013. EuropaColon launched ECCAM in the European Parliament in March 2008. Our 21 groups across Europe will be undertaking a variety of awareness raising activities and events during the month.You can follow these activities on the EuropaColon
community pages of this website.
EuropaColon will host the 2nd Colorectal Cancer Patient Conference (CCPC 2013) in Barcelona, Spain on 5th-6th July 2013. The purpose of CCPC 2013 is to sustain EuropaColon's efforts to combat the disease in Europe to engage, educate, inform and support colorectal cancer patients alongside all relevant stakeholders. EuropaColon would like to thank the European Commission for its generous 50% grant for this very important meeting.

Read more about this event by clicking
here.
Please find the programme for CCPC 2013 by clicking�here
Europacolon is offering 40 Bursary Grants of �250 towards travel and accommodation. For more details click here.
The White Paper Launch
EuropaColon launched its White Paper - "Improving outcomes for colorectal cancer patients in Europe"
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The Inflatable Colon
This unique stand alone educational tool helps to break down the taboos surrounding colorectal cancer
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News from the affiliates and associates
Latest information from EuropaColon affiliates and associates
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Patient Story:
March
Cancer survivor Milan Djordjevic talks about his personal experiences.
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