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"en.20031119.5.3-103"2
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"Around one in every four Europeans (totalling approximately one million per year) will fall victim to cancer. This is an enormous burden, both in human terms, for cancer sufferers and their families, and in terms of the resources used in the diagnosis, treatment and care of this disease. Consequently, the fight against cancer through the programme 'Europe against Cancer', set up in 1985, has been a long-standing European priority.
In the opinion of the rapporteur, my friend and colleague, Mr Mussa, who in the debates received the enthusiastic support of the shadow rapporteurs of all groups, ‘it is consequently crucial to develop the action undertaken by the Union through the following means:
(a) information and health education for European citizens
(b) carrying out forms of screening which have already proven their worth
(c) periodic checks on the quality of screening
(d) research into the applicability of new screening methods.
The Commission's document will allow Europe to take unified action against what is a widespread, cruel and socially destructive disease. The urgent need for strategic action to combat cancer at European level is demonstrated by the alarming epidemiological data’.
In this context, my vote was not only favourable but also enthusiastic, hoping that this recommendation will be adopted because, although it is not legally binding, it is a real political priority."@en1
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