Lung Cancer Europe Charter 2026-2030
NEW Charter for people affected by lung cancer across Europe 2026-2030 ‣
NEW Charter for people affected by lung cancer across Europe 2026-2030 ‣
A shared commitment to better lung cancer diagnosis, care, information, and support.
Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer death in Europe, yet people affected by lung cancer continue to face wide and unacceptable differences in access to screening, diagnosis, treatment, information, and support depending on where they live. Despite major advances in science and care, too many people are diagnosed late, experience fragmented pathways, or are excluded from innovation that could improve both survival and quality of life.
In response, Lung Cancer Europe has developed this Charter to set out a shared set of expectations for lung cancer care across Europe. Launched on World Cancer Day, the Charter brings together 11 core commitments that reflect what people affected by lung cancer should be able to expect from health systems, policymakers, and decision-makers. It is intended as a practical reference point to support advocacy, guide policy discussions, and strengthen efforts to reduce inequities in lung cancer care over the coming years.
This Charter is grounded in lived experience and informed by Lung Cancer Europe’s ongoing work with member organisations, policymakers, researchers, and healthcare professionals across Europe. It is not a campaign document, but a statement of intent - designed to support consistent, people-centred lung cancer care and to reinforce the principle that living longer must also mean living better.
World Cancer Day 2026
Lung Cancer Europe is launching a new Charter on World Cancer Day, 4th February, to highlight the urgent need for more equitable, people-centred lung cancer care across Europe.
The Charter sets out shared commitments to improve diagnosis, access, quality of life, and support for people affected by lung cancer.
FAQs
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The Charter sets out 11 core commitments that describe what people affected by lung cancer should be able to expect from health systems and decision-makers across Europe.
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Despite advances in lung cancer care, access, quality, and outcomes still vary widely across Europe. Launching the Charter on World Cancer Day helps set clear expectations and renew focus on equity and quality of care.
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The Charter was developed by Lung Cancer Europe, informed by lived experience and shaped through discussions with member organisations and stakeholders across Europe.
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The Charter is for people affected by lung cancer, as well as policymakers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and partners involved in shaping lung cancer care.
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No. The Charter is not legally binding. It is a statement of shared expectations intended to support dialogue, advocacy, and improvement across health systems.
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