eCAN

Across Europe, receiving a timely cancer diagnosis and of surviving the disease differs considerably because of inequalities in preventive policies, access to state-of-the art diagnostics, treatments and care.

The projection is that the number of diagnosed cancer cases may increase by a fourth by 2035. 

The exchange of best practices on the use of digital tools (such as online consultations and real-time clinical data exchange) could during cross-border emergencies and health crises provide assistance to individuals and patients living in remote and rural areas.

This Joint Action (JA) called Strengthening eHealth including telemedicine and remote monitoring for health care systems for CANcer prevention and care (eCAN)’ aims to bring the benefits of eHealth to all citizens and patients across EU-Member States (MS) focusing on cancer prevention and care.

The eCAN JA leads two clinical trials focused on tele-rehabilitation and tele-psychological support in different populations of cancer patients (Breast Cancer, Head and Neck cancer and advanced cancer at recurrence) in 10 EU countries.

PREMs shall be monitored by dedicated telemonitoring systems, and a secure platform will provide dashboards for decision support enabling future AI applications.

The JAs outputs will: i) facilitate the development of modular/interoperable solutions that build on regional/national infrastructures, ii) inform telemedicine services with a strong focus on users (patient and health care providers).