Beating cancer inequalities in the EU : spotlight on cancer prevention and early detection : executive summary

Overall, this report shows that there is much work to be done to address the increasing burden of cancer and inequalities: investing in comprehensive prevention policies and ensuring widespread reach of screening and early diagnosis will make a major dent in Europe's cancer trends in the years to come. Inclusive approaches to cancer prevention and cancer control policies - with particular emphasis on vulnerable groups - should be scaled up to improve the health and well-being of all Europeans. This requires investment in comprehensive, quality cancer registries - linked to data from screening programmes and on individuals' socio-economic status - to provide timely insight on cancer control efforts across the population.