Brussels, 3 June 2026 — Sharp thinking, genuine engagement, and a topic deserving of every bit of energy in the room defined All.Can International’s high-level event held yesterday, Tuesday 2 June, at the European Parliament and online.
The event, titled “Europe’s investment challenge: financing efficient, person-centred cancer care pathways,” arrived at a critical juncture as active negotiations for the 2028–2034 EU budget get underway. With cancer systems across Europe facing unprecedented pressure from rising incidence, workforce shortages, and financial constraints, the discussion highlighted that smarter implementation, not just stronger commitments, is urgently needed.
Person-Centred Care is a Structural Strategy
The core message of the day was clear: person-centred care is not a soft reform. It is a vital structural strategy required to improve patient outcomes, strengthen experiences, and ensure the most efficient use of limited resources.
The event served as the platform to discuss All.Can International’s major new global report: “Implementing person-centred cancer care to improve outcomes, experiences and efficiency.”
Key Highlights & Discussions
Hosted by MEP Nikos Papandreou, the high-level panel and floor discussions focused on four pillars essential to building sustainable cancer systems:
- Implementation: Driving person-centred cancer care pathways across the entire continuum of care.
- Efficiency: Embedding robust efficiency metrics directly into national healthcare systems.
- Sustainability: Strengthening systems through better data utilize, seamless coordination, and optimized workforce models.
- Investment: Aligning EU and national financing with measurable, patient-driven outcomes.
A Stellar Lineup of Contributors
The event’s success was driven by the depth, range, and expertise of its speakers:
- Opening Remarks: European Parliament Vice-President Victor Negrescu and MEP Nikos Papandreou
- Keynote Address: Prof. Bettina Borisch set a powerful and strong foundation for the day’s themes.
- The Panel: Caroline Berchet (OECD Social), Kelly Butterworth (Roche), Marc Van den Bulcke (Sciensano), and Kostas Athanasakis (University of West Attica | All.Can Greece) brought incredible depth and diverse sectoral perspectives to the table.
- From the Floor: Alex Filicevas (World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition) kept the dialogue sharp, focused, and deeply rooted in the patient perspective.
Partner Recognition: All.Can International extends its sincere gratitude to All.Can Greece and the Hellenic Cancer Federation (ELLOK) for partnering with us to make this impactful event possible.
Watch the Event Highlights
Sustainable cancer systems are only built when person-centred design, efficiency measurement, and long-term investment truly align. If you missed the live broadcast or want to revisit the insights shared by our experts, you can watch the full recording below:
About All.Can and Our Supporters
All.Can is an international multi-stakeholder initiative working to improve the efficiency of cancer care by focusing on what matters most to patients. Our work, including this event and the publication of our global report, is made possible thanks to financial support from our funding partners:
Bristol Myers Squibb, Roche, MSD, Johnson & Johnson, BeOne Medicines, Exact Sciences, and Daiichi-Sankyo.
For further information regarding the event or the newly launched global report, please contact the All.Can Secretariat at secretariat@all-can.org.