EUnetCCC JA
The European Comprehensive Cancer Center Network Joint Action
EUnetCCC event “Advancing Equality and Excellence Across Diverse Healthcare Systems”
Hestia Hotel Europa, Paadi 5, Tallinn
15.-16.09. 2026
DAY 1: 15.09.2026
8:30-9:00 Registration & Coffee
9:00-9:15 Welcome words from Kadi-Liis Veiman, head of Estonian Cancer Network ESTCAN, co-lead of capacity building work package and Thomas Dubois, Head of European & International affairs, INCA, EUnetCCC Coordinator
9:15-10:40 Session 1: Inequalities and barrier analysis
9.15-9.35 “The impact of inequalities on cancer incidence and mortality in Europe” Diego Serraino, Alliance Against Cancer, Italy
9.35-9.50 “How becoming a CCC could help to overcome the inequalities in care?” Tit Albrecht, National Institute of Public Health of Slovenia
9.50-10.05 “Patient Involvement as a Dimension of Comprehensiveness in EUnetCCC” Delia Nicoara, The Oncology lnstitute Prof. Dr. Ion Chiricuta, Romania
10.05-10.25 “Understanding barriers when implementing the CCC standards” Kadi-Liis Veiman, Estonian Cancer Network, Estonia
10.25-10.40 Q&A
10:40-11:00 Coffee break
11:00-12:30 Session 2: Workshops on cancer research, clinical trials, regional inequalities and innovation
Cancer research 1: the discussion will focus on the key components of research strategy and ways how to effectively integrate research and care
Moderator: Rui Medeiros, IPO Porto,Portugal Clinical trials 1: the discussion will focus on establishing clinical trial infrastructure and what role international collaboration plays
Moderator: Elena Turola, AUSL-IRCCS di Reggio Emilia, Italy
Regional inequalities: the discussion will focus on how to identify and address regional inequalities in cancer prevention, care and outcomes, and what can be done
when the underlying causes extend beyond the cancer centre itself
Moderator: Isabel Portillo, Basque Health Research Institute, Spain
Innovation: the discussion will focus on the pathway to translate innovation into practice
Moderator: Terje Peetso, North Estonia Medical Centre, Estonia
12:30-13:30 Lunch
13:30-14:45 Session 3: EUnetCCC Certification and Capacity Building: Pathways, Field Test Insights, and Support
13:30-13:50 “Certification pathway, lessons learned from field testing, different consortium configurations” Mona Krichen, Haute Autorité de Santé (HAS), France
13:50-14:10 “Support for certification journey, building the capacities to achieve CCC” Nacho Añón Andrés, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Spain
14.10- 14:45 Q&A
14:45-15:20 Coffee break
15:20-16:50 Session 4: Workshops on cancer research, clinical trials and patient pathways
Cancer research 2: the discussion will focus on the research infrastructure and ways to provide protected time for clinicians
Moderator: Magora Torres, Vall d’Hebron Institute of Oncology, Spain
Clinical trials 2: the discussion will focus on the establishment/improvement of clinical trial management units and early phase clinical trials
Moderator: Edita Baltruškevičienė, National Cancer Center Vilnius, Lithuania
Patient pathways: the discussion will focus on identifying barriers in developing patient pathways, how to overcome them and how to effectively implement pathways
Moderator: Rille Pihlak, Estonian Cancer Network, Estonia
16:50 – 17:15 Reflections on the day
19:00 Network dinner at Olde Hansa restaurant (Vana turg 1, Tallinn)
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DAY 2: 16.09.2026
8:30-9:00 Welcome coffee
9:00-9:30 Wrap up of first day
Session 5: The importance of governance for a successful CCC
9:30-9:45 “The importance of good governance for a successful CCC” Peter Naredi, Sahlgrenska CCC, Sweden
9:45-10:15 “Small member state and unique healthcare environment countries’ examples on governance structure” Merete Andreassen, University Hospital of North Norway; Amélie Gaignaux, Institut National du Cancer, Luxembourg; Mária Pourová, National Cancer Institute, Slovakia
10:15-11:00 Panel discussion on governance structures
Moderator: Peter Naredi, Sahlgrenska CCC, Sweden
11:00-11:20 Coffee break
Session 6: Managing across institutional and legal boundaries
11:20-11:30 “Findings from the Collegial Interview Programme” Susanne Pinnock, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Practical examples:
11:30-12:00 “Developing governance across institutional boundaries: Governance within EUnetCCC Slovenia” Tit Albreht, National Institute of Public Health of Slovenia
12:00- 12:15 “A model of consortium-based CCC governance, HUGO | ACCCESS example” Gabrielle MANAÏ, HUGO Consortium, University Hospitals of Western France
12:15- 13:00 Panel discussion and Q&A
Moderator: Susanne Pinnock, Oslo University Hospital, Norway
Panellists: Tit Albrecht, National Institute of Public Health of Slovenia; Peter Naredi, Sahlgrenska CCC, Sweden; Joan Prades, Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO), Spain; Gabrielle MANAÏ, HUGO Consortium, University Hospitals of Western France
13:00-13:15 Event summary
12:50-… Lunch
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The aim of the Joint Action European Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres (EUnetCCC) is to connect comprehensive cancer centres across Europe to provide 90% of patients with access to the best cancer care, wherever they live. The network is a platform for centres across Europe to share and develop best practices, resources and knowledge. This collaboration is essential to advance research, integrate the latest findings into clinical practice and ensure that patients receive the most effective treatment.
EUnetCCC contributes to:
- reducing inequalities in diagnosis, treatment and patient care, Increasing access to clinical trials.
- improving the quality of research
- linking clinical and research efforts, assessing the quality of cancer care.
Project duration: 2024-2028
Project Homepage and LinkedIn!
Project budget: €110.9 million
Partners in Estonia: ESTCAN, North Estonia Medical Centre, Tartu University Hospital, National Institute for Health Development.
ESTCAN contact persons: Kadi-Liis Veiman, kadi-liis.veiman@ut.ee; Anni Lepland, anni.lepland@ut.ee & Rille Pihlak, rille.pihlak@ut.ee.
