Table 1 The content work packages and associated strategic goals of the EPAAC JA
From: Joint Action European Partnership for Action Against Cancer
Work package | Main objective |
|---|---|
Health Promotion and Prevention | To raise awareness about cancer prevention among targeted groups in Europe |
Screening and Early Diagnosis | Improvement of the implementation of the Council Recommendation on Cancer Screening of 2 December 2003 |
Healthcare | To identify, assess and exchange best-practices in cancer care across EU, including the patient’s perspective |
Research | Development of a concerted approach for coordination of one third of research from all funding sources by 2013 in selected areas |
Information and Data | To provide an analysis of the current status of cancer information in Europe and to propose, accordingly, a strategic reorganization of the data and information flow, aimed at improving cancer control support and cancer research activities. |
National Cancer Plans | Preparation of guidelines for a high level standard NCP which includes the most significant areas |