Join the European Week Against Cancer (EWAC) 2026, a flagship initiative from the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL) that takes place between 25 and 31 May each year to raise awareness about the importance of cancer prevention and care.  

Cancer continues to affect thousands of people across Europe every year. Cancer claimed the lives of an estimated 1.3 million people in 2022 alone, making it the leading cause of death for people aged under 65 in Europe.  

Together, we can reverse this trend.

Where you live should not determine your risk of cancer or your chances of surviving it. Cancer affects everyone, but the differences in how it is prevented, diagnosed, and treated remain deeply unequal across Europe.  

This European Week Against Cancer, join our call to end inequalities in access to prevention, early detection, treatment and care for all. 

A week of action against cancer

Cancer leagues and partners across Europe are coming together to promote the European Week Against Cancer both online and in communities across the continent, and we invite you to be a part of it.  

Each day of the week spotlights a key theme, covering the full cancer care journey, from prevention and early prevention to treatment, patient support, survivorship, and cancer research. Together, these themes reflect the many ways we can reduce the burden of cancer. 

Get involved: Join EWAC2026 

Together, we can make a positive change. There are multiple ways to get involved and make an impact: 

• Spread the word by using the campaign toolkit: Our campaign toolkit is filled with ready-made campaign materials and content for social media. Using our toolkit also gives you access to templates to easily translate and add your own logo to.

• Use the EWAC logo: Download and use the new official campaign logo to show your support. Please note that using the logo does not imply endorsement by ECL or its members. 

• Share your activities: Planning an event or campaign? We would love to hear from you. Contact us at ecl@cancer.eu or post online using the official hashtags: #EWAC2026 and #EuropeanWeekAgainstCancer. 

• Download the official EWAC visuals for social media. 

By working together, we can create a future where everyone in Europe has equal access to cancer prevention and care. We are looking forward to marking the European Week Against Cancer 2026 with you!