Funded by EU4Health, INTERACT-EUROPE aimed to improve cancer patient outcomes and the quality of their care across Europe by improving multi-disciplinary care. It pushed for a patient-centred medical culture across Europe, creating a new “European Cancer Patient Journey” that is inclusive and effective whilst encouraging cross-border mobility and efforts to cooperate across disciplines and countries.  

INTERACT-EUROPE has been an 18-month project (June 2022 – November 2023) co-funded by the EU under the EU4Health programme 2021-2027 as part of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan. INTERACT-EUROPE has brought together 33 partners from 17 countries aiming at developing a European inter-specialty cancer training programme involving all main oncology disciplines and professions, cancer centres and patient groups, based on relevant needs assessments. 

The project has fostered a patient-centric approach to quality cancer care through the promotion of multi-disciplinary and multi-professional team working.  

The INTERACT-EUROPE project encompassed several aspects of innovative, patient-centred care and aimed to produce an impact lasting well beyond the project duration. It resonates with other EU policies, programmes and legislation – e.g. CERV, Erasmus +, Digital Agenda.  

Building upon outcomes and contributions of all project partners, the project’s Blueprint will ensure the long-standing impact of the project. It will outline key recommendations and requirements for the successful delivery of a technology Inter-Speciality Cancer Training Programme (ISCTP) in Europe. Following the completion of the project, the European Cancer Organisation will continue to promote the Blueprint recommendations to policymakers and healthcare professionals, mainly through its Member Societies, the European Cancer Summit, as well as regulation advocacy activities and social media campaigns.   

Co-funded by the European Union.