OECI Organisation of European Cancer Institutes

07/08/2026

🔵 CCI4EU Deep Dive Series: Italy

How can one of Europe’s most established cancer networks continue to grow?

The CCI4EU Deep Dive in Piemonte & Valle d’Aosta shows that improving cancer care is not only about creating new structures – it’s also about strengthening the ones that already exist.

Working together with healthcare professionals, researchers, regional authorities and patient representatives, multidisciplinary expert teams explored how stronger collaboration, shared governance and better integration can further enhance an already mature Comprehensive Cancer Infrastructure.

Among the key developments were:
• stronger regional governance and coordination
• the establishment of a Clinical Research Steering Committee
• greater support for clinical research across the network
• more standardised patient pathways
• progress towards improved data interoperability and digital integration

The experience from Italy reminds us that excellence is not a destination, but a continuous process of learning, collaboration and improvement – always with the goal of delivering better care for patients.

📖 Read the full report and discover Deep Dives from other participating countries:
https://www.cci4eu.eu/solutions/deep-dives

05/08/2026

What does meaningful support really look like?

For people affected by cancer, support goes far beyond treatment. It means being listened to, having their experiences valued, and ensuring that quality of life remains at the heart of care.

This was one of the key messages from OECI Oncology Days 2026, where experts, patient representatives and healthcare professionals explored how patient partnership can help shape more responsive and person-centred cancer care.

The discussions also highlighted the importance of initiatives such as EUonQoL, which is developing innovative tools to better understand patients’ quality of life and generate evidence to support more equitable cancer care across Europe.

“Patients are not just recipients of cancer care. They are partners in shaping it.”

This World Cancer Support Month, OECI recognises everyone working to ensure that patients’ voices help shape clinical care, research, education and the future of cancer services.

Because meaningful support begins with listening – and grows stronger through collaboration.

05/08/2026

We are pleased to welcome Aidport Szpital Badań Klinicznych as part of the OECI Organisation of European Cancer Institutes community.

OECI membership is built on collaboration, knowledge exchange and a shared commitment to continuously improving cancer care across Europe. By bringing together cancer centres with diverse expertise and experience, we strengthen opportunities for learning, innovation and long-term partnerships that ultimately benefit patients.

We look forward to working together and supporting AidPort on this journey.

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Wysokiej jakości opieka onkologiczna opiera się nie tylko na wiedzy ekspertów i nowoczesnych metodach leczenia, lecz także na ciągłym rozwoju oraz współpracy z wiodącymi ośrodkami onkologicznymi.

Dlatego AidPort jest członkiem OECI Organisation of European Cancer Institutes - europejskiej sieci zrzeszającej ponad 190 ośrodków onkologicznych, które wspólnie dążą do podnoszenia jakości opieki nad pacjentami z chorobami nowotworowymi.

Co to oznacza dla naszych pacjentów?
✔ Rozwój zgodny z europejskimi standardami jakości
✔ Wymianę wiedzy i współpracę z czołowymi ośrodkami onkologicznymi w Europie
✔ Dalsze wzmacnianie opieki skoncentrowanej na potrzebach pacjenta
✔ Ciągłe doskonalenie jakości badań klinicznych oraz świadczonej opieki

Członkostwo w OECI umożliwia nam współpracę z europejską społecznością ekspertów w dziedzinie onkologii, wymianę najlepszych praktyk oraz nieustanne podnoszenie jakości opieki, jaką zapewniamy naszym pacjentom. To kolejny ważny krok w realizacji misji AidPort, jaką jest zapewnianie opieki na najwyższym poziomie.

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High-quality cancer care is built not only on expertise and advanced treatment methods, but also on continuous development and collaboration with leading oncology centres.

That is why AidPort is a member of the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI) – a European network bringing together more than 190 cancer centres committed to improving the quality of cancer care.

What does this mean for our patients?
✔ Development in line with European quality standards
✔ Knowledge sharing and collaboration with leading oncology centres across Europe
✔ Further strengthening patient-centred care
✔ Continuous improvement of the quality of clinical research and care delivery

Being part of OECI enables us to collaborate with a European community of oncology experts, exchange best practices, and continuously enhance the care we provide. It is another important step in AidPort's ongoing commitment to delivering the highest standards of care for our patients.

03/08/2026

Some of the most valuable learning opportunities don’t have to fit into your calendar – they’re already available whenever you are.

Whether you’re discovering the OECI Academy for the first time or looking to continue your professional development, the Academy offers practical educational resources designed for early-career oncology professionals.

From expert-led webinars on grantsmanship and research funding to residential courses and other learning opportunities, the Academy supports professionals at different stages of their careers through practical, experience-based education.

This autumn, the Academy will also welcome participants to its Residential Course on Scientific Writing and Communication in Valencia, continuing its mission to equip young researchers with the skills needed to communicate science more effectively.

If summer gives you a little more space to pause and reflect, it can be a good opportunity to catch up on the Academy’s recorded webinars and explore the wider educational programme.

🔗 Explore the OECI Academy:
https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

10/07/2026

Ready to learn from another OECI cancer centre?

The OECI Excellence Mobility Programme offers young professionals the opportunity to complete a short-term exchange at another OECI Organisation of European Cancer Institutes Member Institution, gaining new experience while building international collaborations across Europe.

The programme is open to applicants who:
✔ are under 40 years of age
✔ work at an OECI Member Institution
✔ have the support of both their home and host institution

💶 Funding of up to €2,000 is available to support travel and accommodation.

⏳ Application deadline: 25 September 2026

👉 Learn more and apply:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1LCjnGMXM4KecACC8_S2C8UOg5d4wTRQf

07/07/2026

The end of a project shouldn’t mean the end of its impact.

One of the lasting outcomes of CCI4EU is the Resource Centre — an online hub bringing together practical tools, learning materials and best practices to support the development of Comprehensive Cancer Infrastructures across Europe.

The Resource Centre includes validated resources developed by the CCI4EU consortium and other European initiatives, covering topics such as clinical and translational research, patient pathways, early detection, data sharing and capacity building.

Whether you are a clinician, researcher, manager or policymaker, you’ll find practical guidance, online courses, case studies and implementation tools designed to support continuous learning and collaboration.

🔗 Explore the CCI4EU Resource Centre: https://cci4eu.eu/solutions/resource-centre

01/07/2026

Young professionals are already helping drive the future of oncology — but too often, their perspectives remain underrepresented in shaping oncology strategy and collaboration across international networks.

To help change this, OECI launched OECI NextGen.

Formerly known as the OECI Young Network, OECI NextGen provides a structured platform for early-career researchers, healthcare professionals and managers to contribute more actively to OECI’s strategy and activities.

The initiative focuses on strengthening networking, improving dialogue with OECI leadership, supporting career development, and fostering new collaborations across the OECI community.

🎥 Watch the video to learn more about the vision, priorities and ambitions behind OECI NextGen.

29/06/2026

Tomorrow, applications close for the OECI Academy Residential Course “Communicate Science”.

This course is designed for early-career researchers and oncologists who want to strengthen the skills that shape research careers: scientific writing, clear communication, and confident presentation.

Following the success of the first Residential Course in Warsaw, OECI Academy returns to Valencia with a new opportunity to learn, exchange, and grow within an international research community.

If you have been considering applying, this is the time to complete your submission.

🗓️ October 14–16, 2026 | 📍 Valencia, Spain
⏳ Application deadline: June 30, 2026

👉 https://www.oeci.eu/OeciAcademy.aspx

25/06/2026

Oncology Days 2026 was not only a moment to reflect on progress — it was a moment to shape what comes next for OECI and for cancer care in Europe.

Over three days in Warsaw, cancer professionals, researchers, institutional leaders and patient advocates from across the OECI network came together to exchange ideas, share best practices and discuss some of the most pressing challenges in cancer care.

From prevention and quality assurance to patient partnership and stronger cancer networks, one message resonated throughout the event: reducing inequalities in cancer care requires collaboration, shared standards and continuous learning.

Above all, Oncology Days 2026 reminded us of OECI’s greatest strength — its community.

Thank you to all speakers, participants, partners and to the Narodowy Instytut Onkologii im.Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie - PIB for making this edition so meaningful 💛

Together, we continue building a more connected and equitable future for cancer care.

24/06/2026

🏆 Congratulations once again to the Narodowy Instytut Onkologii im.Marii Skłodowskiej-Curie - PIB on this historic achievement.

Becoming the first OECI-accredited Comprehensive Cancer Center in Poland marks an important milestone for Polish oncology and for the wider European cancer community.

Thank you for hosting the OECI Oncology Days 2026 in Warsaw and for making this event so memorable 💛