Capptoo’s medical writer Annefleur Langedijk (on the right) attended the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress during September 4-6 in Barcelona, Spain.

Highlights of the ERS Congress included presentations from the dedicated thoracic oncology track that has been developed by experts in the field of respiratory tumours. The latest developments and controversies in lung cancer management were covered during the state-of-the-art session. Four key areas were unraveled in which critical new observations have been made in the past year, and updates were provided on the clinical management of lung cancer patients. Moreover, innovations in interventional pulmonology were discussed, from beams to tunnels to robots. We hope to connect again during ERS 2023 next year in Milan, Italy, September 9-13!
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The ERS 2022 Congress was an inviting opportunity to meet many of our Oncology Compass colleague scientists and doctors.

Dr. Alfredo Addeo, Consultant medical oncologist leading the thoracic malignancy team at Hôpitaux Universitaires Genève and one of Oncology Compass’ scientific leaders, held a presentation as part of Medtoday’s "Oncogenic drivers in NSCLC” webinar series about therapy considerations for ALK-positive non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. The Medtoday platform reports about the most important medical congresses and creates events for year-round knowledge exchange through innovative formats.

On the occasion of October's breast cancer month, MSD Switzerland carries out an information campaign on breast cancer prevention for the first time, in which EUROPA DONNA Switzerland is taking part. Under the slogan “Say no to breast cancer, say yes to early detection” women (and men) of all age groups are encouraged to take responsibility for themselves and take an active role in breast cancer prevention. In the Pink Cube, a pink container, free breast examinations are offered.

Using the 3-3-3 rule, visitors learn how to examine their own breasts. In addition to external changes such as shape, color and size of the breast or nipples, regular palpation helps to discover hardened areas, swelling and bulging.Not every discovered change is cause for concern. Nevertheless, further medical clarification is important.

EUROPA DONNA works to raise awareness of breast cancer and to improve breast cancer services by promoting early detection and treatment as well as research. It holds information campaigns such as Breast Health Day on October 15, 2022 to raise awareness of the role of lifestyle choices in reducing the risk of breast cancer. The organization promotes access to optimal breast cancer services by collaborating with European and national policymakers. Its efforts at the European Parliament led to the adoption of the European Parliament Resolutions on Breast Cancer and the Written Declaration on the Fight Against Breast Cancer.

EUROPA DONNA works with European scientific organizations and is a co- organizer of the European Breast Cancer Conference in partnership with the European Society of Breast Cancer Specialists (EUSOMA) and the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC). It provides the patient's perspective on international breast cancer trial committees and is a member of the Breast International Group Scientific Committee. The organization holds Pan European Conferences for advocates every two years as well as annual Advocacy Training courses.