Full list of projects 1996

Title of project AN EPIDEMIOLOGIC INVESTIGATION OF THE CAUSES OF HEPATOCELLULAR CANCER.

ORGANISATION: ATHENS UNIVERSITY - Medical School Dept. of Hygiene and Epidemiology 75, M. Asias Street GR-115 27 ATHENS Telephone: 770 68 77

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The purpose of this study is to comprehensively investigate all identified or suspected risk factors for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Athens, with a focus on the non-viral etiology of this malignancy. A total of 200 HCC cases will be included. Two hospitals patients control series will be assembled : 100 metastatic liver cancer controls and 400 patients hospitalized for diseases not related to HCC risk factors. In addition, a third group of 100 community-based, hospital visitor controls will be selected at the Athens site. Questionnaire data will include medical history; smoking and alcohol consumption; parity, oral contraception, and other estrogen use in women; as well as a separate dietary intake instrument. Laboratory assays will involve testing for hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C (HCV) viruses.

Title of project DEVELOPMENT OF A DATABASE OF STUDIES OF GENETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY TO ENVIRONMENT CARCINOGENS

ORGANISATION: OSPEDALE MAGGIORE DI MILANO Via Francesco Sforza 28 I-20122 MILANO Telephone: 39.2.55.03.82.47

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To create a databank of the available information on polymorphisms in the genes that metabolize environmental carcinogens, such as CYP1A1 and GST.

Title of project QUALITY CONTROL OF CHEMOPREVENTIVE MEASURES IN EUROSCAN THE EUROPEAN STUDY ON CHEMOPREVENTION WITH VITAMINE A AND N-ACETYLCYSTEINE.

ORGANISATION: EUROSCAN Comprehensive Cancer Center IKA Plesmanlaan 125 NL-1066 CX AMSTERDAM Telephone: 31/20 61 72 901

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Euroscan is an European-wide study on prevention of second primary tumors in patients treated for cancer of the larynx, oral cavity and lung. The occurence of second primary tumors in these patients is in the range of 10-35% and thus they represent a valuable group for the testing of chemo-preventive measures. Moreover these patients are already under strict follow-up and are motivated to accept the extra burden of an intervention plan. Euroscan covers all areas intented by the programme : nutrition, protection and chemoprevention.

Title of project THE POTENTIAL ROLE OF HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS VACCINES AND GENETIC SUSCEPTIBILITY SCREENING IN THE PREVENTION OF ORO-PHARYNGEAL CANCER.

ORGANISATION: INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC) 150, Cours Albert Thomas F-69372 LYON Cedex 08 Telephone: +33/4/72.73.84.85

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Cancer of the oral cavity and oropharynx is a major and increasing public health problem in Europe. Interventions to control smoking and alcohol consumption have been largely ineffective, and it is necessary to investigate the potential of new preventive strategies. Specific aims of this study are to clarify the role of infection with specific types of human papillomavirus (HPV) and to determine if specific markers of genetic susceptibility to tobacco and alcohol offer a potential as screening tools for identification of individuals at particularly high risk. This will be investigated by means of a large multicentre case-control study incorporating a good epidemiological design and reliable measurements of HPV and other biomarkers. The size of the study will also permit the analysis of interactions with tobacco and alcohol consumption.

Title of project RATES AND TIME TRENDS OF PRIMARY PLEURAL TUMOURS, SILICOSIS AND ASBESTOSIS IN EUROPE.

ORGANISATION: INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC) 150, Cours Albert Thomas F-69372 LYON Cedex 08 Telephone: +33/4/72.73.84.85

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To present and interpret, from 1968 to 1989 (or the last year available) in selected European countries, the standardized mortality rates in males and females of primary pleural tumours (PPT), pneumoconiosis (PN), silicosis and asbestosis. To evaluate clusters of PPT in administrative areas of European countries and their variations over time, and depict variations which exist within and between countries. To apply age-period and age-cohort models to the national rates of PPT to present and interpret temporal variations of the disease. To calculate and interpret standardized incidence rates of mesothelioma by country, sex and histological type in selected European Cancer Registries.

Title of project COMPLEMENT FINANCIER AU PROJET 95/C/35361 - FELLOWSHIPS FOR CANCER SPECIALISTS AND SCIENTISTS AT THE EORTC DATA CENTER.

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CANCER DATA CENTER 83 Avenue MOUNIER B-1200 BRUSSELS Telephone: +32/2/774.16.11

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Fellowships for cancer specialists and scientists at the EORTC data center. The project would provide for three Feloows at the EORTC Data Center in each of the years 96 and 97 - six in all - to be offered to Cancer Specialists and Scientists. From EU countries; two would specialize in childhood cancers; all would be for 12 months. The fellows would study EORTC experience in the conduct and management of cancer clinical trials and participate directly in trials work ; their attachement to the Data Center would speed up the dissemination and implementation of trials results; and on returning home they would be able to encourage and increase accrual to trials- both directly and via educational multiplier effects - thus improving the outcome for cancer patients throughout the EU.

Title of project A CASE-CONTROL SURVEILLANCE OF DIETARY CORRELATES OF CANCER RISK

ORGANISATION: ISTITUTO DI STATISTICA MEDICA E BIOMETRIA - UNIVERSITA DEGLI STUDI DI MILANO 1, Via G. Venezian I-20133 MILANO Telephone: 02-23.61.302

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To generate, formulate and test hypotheses concerning dietary correlates of the risk of major neoplasms in Southern Europe. The study can also provide information on other environmental aspects, including exposure to alcohol, tobacco, occupational factors, personal and family medical history, etc... , for a broad spectrum of neoplasms. 5 countries involved : E, I, UK, F, GR, CH, I.

Title of project AVOIDABLE CANCER IN EUROPE : ESTIMATING CAUSE ATTRIBUTABLE FRACTIONS.

ORGANISATION: INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC) 150, Cours Albert Thomas F-69372 LYON Cedex 08 Telephone: +33/4/72.73.84.85

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To quantify "explained" and "unexplained" cancer occurence in each country of the EC in order to provide a basis for the planning of preventive actions. The proposed study will provide up-to-date estimates of the proportion of cancer cases and deaths in the European countries which can be attributed to known causes. 4 countries involved : F, I, S, UK,

Title of project A EUROPEAN STUDY OF FAMILIAL OVARIAN CANCER

ORGANISATION: THE CHANCELLOR, MASTERS AND SCHOLARS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE CRC Human Cancer Genetics Addenbrooke's Hospital -Hills Road UK- CB2 2QQ CAMBRIDGE Telephone: 44.12.23.33.69.00

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: - To promote the establishment of national group within several European countries for the study of epithelial ovarian cancer, following the models in place in the UK, Italy, and Netherlands. - To develop collaboration between the national groups, once es

Title of project ELECTRO-MAGNETIC FIELDS AND OTHER RISK FACTORS IN THE ETIOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD LEUKEMIA IN GREECE.

ORGANISATION: ATHENS UNIVERSITY - Medical School Dept. of Hygiene and Epidemiology 75, M. Asias Street GR-115 27 ATHENS Telephone: 770 68 77

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The study will cover all 160 incident cases of childhood leukemia in Greece and 320 controls and is anticipated to provide informative results on whether residential exposure to ELF - EMF, perturbations in the normal development immune response, and exposure to infections in early childhood are associated with the occurence of childhood leukemia in Greece. 1 country involved - Pilot project.

Title of project THE EUROPEAN CODE AGAINST CANCER IN RELATION TO LONG-TERM CANCER MORTALITY

ORGANISATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION P.O. Box 1 NL-3720 BA BILTHOVEN Telephone: 030/74.91.11

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Examine associations between adherence to the European Code against Cancer and long -term mortality due to all cancers and cancers of the lung, stomach, and colorectum. 3 countries involved : FS, I, NL.

Title of project ESTIMATION OF THE BURDEN OF OCCUPATIONAL CANCER IN EUROPE.

ORGANISATION: FUNDACIO IMIM c/ Doctor Aiguader 80 E-8003 BARCELONA Telephone: 343. 221 10 09

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. To estimate the number of cancers in the E.U and other European countries, which can attributed to occupational exposures. 2. To estimate the number of workers currently exposed to occupational carcinogens at levels above background in the EU and other European countries, identify the most commonly occuring occupational carcinogenic exposures, and the occupations and industries facing the greastest risk. 8 countries involved : F, I, GR, D, DK, S, FS, E.

Title of project EUROPEAN PROSPECTIVE INVESTIGATION INTO CANCER AND NUTRITION (EPIC)

ORGANISATION: INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC) 150, Cours Albert Thomas F-69372 LYON Cedex 08 Telephone: +33/4/72.73.84.85

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The goal is to investigate the relation between diet, nutritional status and other lifestyle factors and the risk of cancer, with the ultimate aim of improving current knowledge on how to prevent cancer through appropriate public health actions. 9 countries involved : UK, NL, E, DK, I, GR, D, S, F.

Title of project EUROPEAN CONTROLLED INTERVENTION STUDY FOR PREVENTING ADENOMA OCCURENCE

ORGANISATION: REGISTRE BOURGUIGNON DES CANCERS DIGESTIFS (Equipe associée INSERM-DGS) Faculté de Médecine 7, Bld Jeanne d'Arc F-21033 DIJON Cédex Telephone:+33/80 39 33 40

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Epidemiological studies have emphasized the major role played by diet in the aetiology of large bowel cancer. Attempts to identify causative or protective factors in analytical, epidemiological and experimental studies have led to some discrepancies. The time has come to test the most important hypotheses within the framework of intervention studies in order to evaluate the possibilities of primary prevention. The end point of intervention studies cannot be invasive cancer itself. As there is considerable evidence that a high proportion of colorectal cancer arise in adenomas, adenoma evidence recurrence and adenoma growth appear to be one of the most appropriate end points. 10 countries involved.

Title of project EUROPEAN NETWORK OF CANCER REGISTRIES

ORGANISATION: INTERNATIONAL AGENCY FOR RESEARCH ON CANCER (IARC) 150, Cours Albert Thomas F-69372 LYON Cedex 08 Telephone: +33/4/72.73.84.85

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. To improve the comparability and quality of data cancer incidence and outcome in countries of the E.U. 2. To extend the availability of such data by encouraging population based cancer registries within the E.U. 3. To promote the use of cancer registry data in Europe. 4. To provide information system for monitoring cancer occurence in the countries of the E.U, including regular dissemination of information. 5. To provide a focus for training and information exchange activities. 15 countries involved .

Title of project 23 RD MEETING OF THE CANCER EXPERTS COMMITTEE OF THE "EUROPE AGAINST CANCER" PROGRAMME OF EUROPEAN COMMISSION, 23RD-24TH MAY 1996.

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN INSTITUTE OF ONCOLOGY Via Ripamonti 435 I-20141 MILAN Telephone: +39/2/5748 9821

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Organization of the 23rd Meeting of the Committee of Cancer Experts of the "Europe Against Cancer" Programme of the European Commission to be held on 23rd and 24th May 1996.

Title of project YOUTH FOR HEALTH PROJECT

ORGANISATION: IRISH CANCER SOCIETY 5, Northumberland Road IRL- DUBLIN 4 Telephone: +353/1/668.18.55

To create a Health Code for young people.

Title of project PILOT-PROJECT FOR THE REALIZATION OF AN INTERACTIVE GAME ON INTERNET FOR EUROPEAN SCHOOLS ON CANCER PREVENTION

ORGANISATION: ACCADEMIA NAZIONALE DI MEDICINA - FORUM PER LA FORMAZIONE BIOMEDICALE Piazza Mincio 2 I-198 ROMA Telephone: +39/6/84.17.599

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To produce and make available to teachers and students an "on-line" tool on INTERNET for the development and support of teaching and health education. The project's general aims are : - To supply and distribute throughout Europe an innovative tool which interconnects schools in Italy with the rest of Europeand permets the rapid exchange of data. - To put a tool at the disposal of European schools which will permit the users to external data.

Title of project LE 5EME SEMINAIRE PEDAGOGIQUE DE AMETOS / EMASH COIMBRA, PORTUGAL 26-28 OCTOBRE 1995.

ORGANISATION: ASSOCIATION MEDICALE EUROPEENNE TABAC OU SANTE 33 rue Prulay CH-1217 MEYRIN - GENEVE Telephone: 56 91 64 01

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: AMETOS est une association française comportant actuellement plus de 600 membres, son but est de sensibiliser et aider les agents de santé à lutter contre le tabagisme. La subvention demandée servira à organiser un séminaire dont le thème sera "Etendre le champ d'action aux disciplines : dentistes, pédiatres, cardiologues, pharmaciens, kinésithérapeutes." Ce thème donnera lieu à un suivi et une évaluation dans les mois et les années à venir. 15 countries involved.

Title of project EUROPEAN NETWORK ON YOUNG PEOPLE AND TOBACCO (ENYPAT)

ORGANISATION: NATIONAL PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE Mannerheimintie 166 FIN-300 HELSINKI Telephone: 358/9/47441

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The aim of the Networks is to reduce smoking among young people in Europe by - promoting collaboration between European countries - promoting collaboration between health educators, experts and researchers - gathering information and experiencies of smoking, smoking prevention programmes and smoking policy - undertaking a pilot network intervention programme on European level (based on "Quit and win" and Non-Smoking Class competitions).

Title of project A NEW INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY - MULTIMEDIA - IN THE PRIMARY AND SECONDARY PREVENTION OF MALIGNANT MELANOMA - IMPLEMENTATION AND EVALUATION IN GERMANY AND SWEDEN + TRANSLATION IN ENGLISH (43,416.00 ECU FINANCED).

ORGANISATION: LUND UNIVERSITY Health Sciences Centre Dalby /Lund Helgeandsgatan 16 S-223 54 LUND Telephone: 46/46/176408

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The purpose of this study is to use multimedia techniques to increase knowledge about malignant melanoma and the risk factors for developing the disease, to increase awareness of preventive measures, and to make people more disposed to change their living habits so as to reduce, the risk of contracting malignant melanoma. Furthermore, the product is also intended to be as source of knowledge and reference for different categories of medical staff. 2 countries involved : D, S.

Title of project AUFKLÄRUNGS - UND SENSIBILISIERUNGSKAMPAGNE FÜR PRÄVENTION, FRÜHERKENNUNG UND TERTIÄRPRÄVENTION IN ÖFFENTLICHKEIT, AM ARBEITSPLATZ, MEDIZINISCHEN EINRICHTUNGEN IN DER EUREGIO - FORTBILDUNG UND AUSTAUSCH F^R GESUNDHEITSPERSONAL.

ORGANISATION: KREBSBERATUNGSSTELLE AACHEN PARTITÄTISCHER WOHLFAHRTSVERBAND LV NW E.V. D-52062 AACHEN Telephone: +49/241/47.48.80

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Health promotion measures are to be offered with blanket coverage - advertising in firms, etc. The aim is to promote an attitude of taking responsibility for one's own health. 2. Support for self-help initiatives to disseminate models for coming to terms with illness and for citizens' action groups in the context of social and health policy. 3. Exchange of experiences and further training, using synopses accessible to medical staff in EUREGIO. To concentrate ressources, to learn from experience in neighbouring countries and to provide a broader choice of subjects, dates and venues for events. 4. Health conference in hospitals at which resolutions are passed to enable those affected to participate. 3 countries involved : B, NL, D.

Title of project THE LIFE SKILL APPROACH : PRIMARY PREVENTION OF CIGARETTE SMOKING IN THE HEALTH PROMOTING SCHOOL IN EUROPE

ORGANISATION: MINISTRY FOR EDUCATION OF THE LAND SCHLESWIG-HOLSTEIN Gartenstrase, 6 D-24103 KIEL Telephone: 49/88/2504

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To provide pupils with the requisite knowledge and skills for resisting social influences to smoke as well as to reduce potential motivations to smoke by increasing general competence. The prevention curriculum is designed to address the major cognitive, attitudinal, psychological, and social factors that are either empirically or conceptual related to pupils smoking. 2 countries involved : DK, D.

Title of project MULTI-MEDIA PROJEKT ZUR INTERNAKTIVEN KREBSPRÄVENTION

ORGANISATION: DEUTSCHE KREBSGESELLSCHAFT E.V Paul Ehrlich Strasse 41 D-60596 FRANKFURT/MAIN Telephone: +49/69/63.00.96-0

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To develop a international multimedia project for interactive cancer prevention. The interactive nature of the program should give users a stronger motivation to change their attitudes to health protection and adopt healthier behaviour. 3 countries involved : NL, AU, D.

Title of project INITIATION D'UN RESEAU DE MEDECINS HOSPITALIERS ET LIBERAUX CONCERNES PAR LA LUTTE CONTRE LE TABAGISME ET PAR L'ARRET DU TABAC, EN COORDINATION AVEC LE RESEAU ORGANISE PAR L'ITALIE (SOCIETA ITALIANE DI MEDICINA GENERALE).

ORGANISATION: LIGUE NATIONALE CONTRE LE CANCER 1, avenue Stéphen Pichon F-75013 PARIS Telephone: +33/1/44.06.80.80

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Créer un réseau de médecins concernés par le tabac. Jusqu'à présent, ce réseau n'a pas acquis une efficacité suffisante faute de disposer d'une infrastructure. Le but de cette demande est la création de cette infrastructure, c'est à dire un réseau de quelques dizaines de centre de références, chacun d'entre aux prenant en charge la constitution d'un réseau de médecins à l'intérieur de sa zone géographique. 4 countries involved : I, P, E, F.

Title of project PREVENTION DES CANCERS

ORGANISATION: UNIVERSITE DE MONS-HAINAUT - SERVICE DE PSYCHOLOGIE SOCIALE Place du Parc 22 B-7000 MONS Telephone: +32.65.37.30.00

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Conduire les enseignants à la maîtrise des stratégies didactiques qui permettront de développer, chez les élèves, les aptitudes grÂce auxquelles ils pourront les décisions relatives à la préservation de l'intégrité physique ou psychique. 2. Développer, chez les médecins généralistes, une compréhension plus explicite et plus nuancée de la psychologie du fumeur - aux plans cognitif et affectif - et la maîtrise des techniques qui inciteront le patient à un changement comportemental, en l'occurence le rejet de la cigarette. 3 countries involved : I, IRL, B.

Title of project PASSIVE SMOKING AND CHILDREN

ORGANISATION: DANISH CANCER SOCIETY Strandboulevarden 49 DK-2100 COPENHAGEN Telephone: 35.25.75.00

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Children are not exposed to passive smoking. 2. To secure nonsmoking environments for children - in kindergartens, daycare centers, and at home. 3. To teach people, dealing with children, not to smoke. 3 countries involved : S, SF, DK.

Title of project ADOLESCENTS AGAINST CANCER : A SMOKING PREVENTION PROGRAMME

ORGANISATION: ASSOCIATION FOR THE PSYCHOSOCIAL HEALTH OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS Agiou Ioannou Theologou St. Holargos GR-155 61 ATHENS Telephone: 65.46.524

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Refine questionnaire used in previous projects, aprt of which is to be used by all four partners in the project. 2. Refine intervention techniques (based on previous work) and compare to those used by the other partners. Cohort/cultural differences will also be taken into account. 3. Assess the effectiveness of a smoking prevention programme designed developed and implemented by the adolescents themselves. 3 countries involved : P, UK, GR.

Title of project EVALUATION AND FEASIBILITY STUDY OF AN INTENSIVE SCHOOLS BASED SMOKING INTERVENTION PROGRAMME.

ORGANISATION: MID GLAMORGAN HEALTH AUTHORITY ALBERT ROAD UK-CF37 1LA PONTYPRIDD Telephone: 04.43.48.51.22

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To decrease the number of young people at school who smoke, and increase the number who stop, attempt to stop or are dissuaded from starting smoking. 3 countries involved : GR, P, UK.

Title of project WOMEN : SUPPORT THE RIGHTS OF HEALTH AND SAFENESS - DENOUNCE THE ADDICTION OF SMOKE - DENOUNCE CANCER.

ORGANISATION: RESEARCH CENTER OF WOMEN'S AFFAIRS 109 Asklipiou Str. GR-11472 ATHENS Telephone: 30.1/36.28.104

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Educate the Greek and British public, especially women, on the dangers of smoking. 2. Increase awareness, with special amphasis on areas/segments of the population where such information is not easily accessible. 3. Reach conclusions with respect to : the profile os smokers and non-smokers. the perceived rights of non-smokers according to smokers. 4. Compare the results from Greece and the U.K. 5. Establish a model of communication / education for women, applicable to all European countries, by taking into account the similiarities / differences between countries of the North (such as the UK) and the south (such as Greece). 2 countries involved : UK, GR.

Title of project ELPIDA AWARD

ORGANISATION: ELPIDA 6, Alexandrou Soutsou Street GR-106 71 ATHENS Telephone: 301/771.63.63

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Focusing interest in child oncology. 2. Sensitising public opinion in Europe. 15 countries involved.

Title of project SMOKING PREVENTION AND CHILDREN : INTERVENTION IN SCHOOL AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL

ORGANISATION: SCHOOL OF EDUCATION The University of Birmingham UK BIRMINGHAM B15 2TT Telephone: +44/121/414 4841

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: - To impact on the attitudes and behaviour of young people and smoking. - Interventions in three Member States (GB, The Netherlands, and Spain) will allow a comparative study to be undertaken of the effects of distinct regulatory and social environments.

Title of project PROJECT FOR A NETWORK ON THE PREVENTION OF SMOKING AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE - TEACHER TRAINING ON SMOKING EDUCATION

ORGANISATION: LIGA PORTUGUESA CONTRA O CANCRO N. REGIONAL NORTE Estr. Interior Circunvalação, 6657 P-4200 PORTO Telephone: 1/7262737

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: This projets aims to contribute to the prevention and reduction of smoking in adolescents (aged 11-15) by promoting smoking education among teachers. Specifically it aims at : - Develop an instrument for the evaluation of adolescents knowledge, attitudes, belifs and behaviour towards smoking - Establish a baseline on pupil's knowledge, attitudes , belifs and behaviour towards smoking - Train teachers in the area of smoking education and stimulate them to develop activities in their schools - Exchange information on effective interventions for the prevention of smoking amog young people. 3 countries involved : GR, UK, P.

Title of project INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE : CANCER HELPLINES IN A CHANGING EUROPE

ORGANISATION: ASOCIACION ESPAÑOLA CONTRA EL CANCER Amador de los Rios, 5 E-28010 MADRID Telephone: +34/1/319.41.38

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. To favour the interchange of experiences among several European professionals who work in telephone helplines relating to cancer. 2. To favour the development of new experiences and work scopes in the oncology ambit. 3. To facilitate spreading about information of health and educative material. 4. To favour the scientific evolution. 5. To establish networks of support and communication among different European countries that work in such scope. 15 countries involved.

Title of project FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A SCHOOLS RESOURCE DESIGNED TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE EUROPEAN CODE AGAINST CANCER.

ORGANISATION: MEDICINE INTERNATIONAL PLC 32-38 Osnaburgh Street UK-NW1 3ND LONDON Telephone: 387 36 06

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To examine the feasibility of producing a schools ressource for pan-european use, with the aim of raising awareness of the European Code Against Cancer within the 12-14 age group. 3 countries involved : F, IRL, UK.

Title of project MISE EN PLACE D'UNE VIDEOTHEQUE EUROPEENNNE ANTI TABAC

ORGANISATION: COMITE NATIONAL CONTRE LE TABAGISME 11 bis rue Albert Joly - BP 135 F-78001 VERSAILLES Telephone: 33.1.39.24.85.00

1. Créer une banque de données européenne d'images (spots télévisés, films) dans le domaine de la Prévention du tabagisme qui fonctionne sur la base d'un partenariat autour du réseau des correspondants nationaux. 2. Développer les échanges de matériel audiovisuel et favoriser le "recyclage" des images produites dans différents pays. 15 countries involved.

Title of project CAMPAIGN ON THE REVISED CODE AGAINST CANCER

ORGANISATION: HELLENIC CANCER SOCIETY Tsoha Str., 18 - 20 GR-115 21 ATHENS Telephone: +30/1/64.56.713

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: L'objectif de ce projet est une grande campagne sur le nouveau code européen contre le cancer. Le but de cette campagne est la sensibilisation du grand public sur la valeur de prévention du cancer par le changement du mode de vie. Pour cette campagne sont sélectionnées des pays éloignés où l'information est limitée où même inexistante. La campagne sera adaptée au niveau du public de chaque région de façon à passer le message souhaité et le convaincre de prendre en charge la qualité de sa vie et à protéger sa santé.

Title of project DEVELOPMENT AND EXPANSION OF GLOBALINK TO EUROPEAN HEALTH NETWORKS

ORGANISATION: INTERNATIONAL UNION AGAINST CANCER 3, rue du Conseil Général CH-1205 GENEVA Telephone: +41/22/809 18 11

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. To develop and maintain GLOBALINK, an electronic data base/information service supporting EU public health initiatives by : - linking intergovernmental, national, and non-governmental organisations via a secure information and strategy exchange, increasing efficiency through improved communication, multimedia and coordination. - providing instant access to an interactive computer network with an expanding multimedia data base of reference and resource materials, regular news bulletins and "action alerts". - extending the service beyond existing networks.

Title of project REALISATION D'UN DOCUMENT DE REFERENCE SUR LE TABAGISME PASSIF

ORGANISATION: COMITE NATIONAL CONTRE LE TABAGISME 11 bis rue Albert Joly - BP 135 F-78001 VERSAILLES Telephone: 33.1.39.24.85.00

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Effectuer une revue des connaissances actuelles dans le domaine du tabagisme passif. 5 countries involved : UK, E, S, D, F.

Title of project PROJET- PILOTE D'UN NOUVEAU MODELE DE COMMUNICATION SUR LA PREVENTION DES MALADIES CANCERIGENES (EN PARTICULIER CELLES CAUSEES PAR LE TABAGISME)

ORGANISATION: ACCADEMIA NAZIONALE DI MEDICINA - FORUM PER LA FORMAZIONE BIOMEDICALE Piazza Mincio 2 I-198 ROMA Telephone: +39/6/84.17.599

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: - Modifier (pour en améliorer l'efficacité) la façon de communiquer les messages sur la prévention des malades cancérigènes. - Traiter le message informatif en utilisant de façon négative le système adopté par les producteurs de cigarettes pendant les ann

Title of project BINGO

ORGANISATION: HERREMAGASINET FILM AND TV. APS Pilestrade 6.1 tv. DK-1112 KOBENHAVN K Telephone: 3332 7898

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: - By using the latest technology in film-making, pixilation, 3Dcomputer animation and real life picture, to make a film that will provoke a debat among children, adolescents, teachers, and parents, about smoking and the harmfull effects smoking have on he

Title of project AN INNOVATIVE HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR THE PROTECTION FROM SUN LIGHT

ORGANISATION: INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ENVIRONMENTAL AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 227 KIFISSIAS AVENUE GR-14561 KIFISSIA Telephone: 301.806.45.48

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To educate European vacationers in Chalkidiki, Magnesia and the islands of Northern Aegean about the hazards of sun radiation and the effective ways of preventing the excessive exposure to it. The project will target more than 2.000.000 Europeans, including at least 100.000 children, who are visiting these areas annually. The health education programme will incorporate the production and distrinution of visual and written material based on the experience gained through a similar project during the summer of 1993 by the Institute of Preventive Medicine, Environmental and Occupationnal Health. 5 countries involved : IRL, D, UK, I, GR.

Title of project CANCER PREVENTION AND NUTRITION AT THE WORKPLACE

ORGANISATION: VERENIGING VAN INTEGRALE KANKERCENTRA. Postbus 19001 NL-3501 DA UTRECHT Telephone: 31.30/343 780

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. To reduce the risk of cancer by promoting establishment of healthy nutritional habits of employees at worplaces. 2 . To create a European Network on Cancer Prevention at Workplaces to exchange experiences and materials. 3. To develop high qualified nutrition programmes for the workplace, that have proved their effectiveness. 3 countries involved : E, B, NL.

Title of project HEALTHY HOUSEHOLD NETWORK - A PILOT STUDY

ORGANISATION: CENTER "OUR LADY WHO LOVES MANKIND" Ormylia GR-63071 CHALKIDIKI Telephone: 30/371/41703

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To create a network of healthy households based on the screening centres across Europe operating in the context of the Programme "Europe Against Cancer". In order to maximise the effects of the already existing working relationships of the screening units, we will create health education material regarding a number of major public health issues to women undergoing mammography and smear testing. Women who do not participate to the screening procedure can also participate. This pilot study will create a health education network which can be expanded by means of establishing a data bank of health aducation material available to other groups (parents associations, trade unions, women organizations, prostate and colon cancer screening programmes, etc) 5 countries involved : I, D, UK, IRL, GR.

Title of project CANCER DU COL UTERIN : AMELIORATION ET EVALUATION DE LA QUALITE DU DEPISTAGE PAR SCREENING DES FROTTIS CERVICOVAGINAUX (FCV) A L'AIDE D'UN TELEDIAGNOSTIC.

ORGANISATION: CERDEC Faculté de Médecine Laboratoire d'Anatomie 15, rue de l'Ecole de Médecine F-75006 PARIS Telephone: 43 25 31 79

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Poursuite de l'amélioration du système sur le plan pratique. 2. Poursuite de l'apprentissage. 3. Mise en place d'une télécytoconsultation. 4. Assurance de qualité. 5. Formation de cytotechniciens et de médecins à la lecture d'images fixes. 6. Réalisations de documents vidéo. Part of the Cervical Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project CAMPAGNE PILOTE DE DEPISTAGE DU CANCER DU COL DE L'UTERUS DANS LE BAS-RHIN

ORGANISATION: ASSOCIATION EVE 3 Place du Cygne F-67000 STRASBOURG Telephone: +33/3/88.25.77.17

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Evaluer l'efficacité du dépistage du cancer du col de l'utérus réalisé avec la participation des structures existantes publiques et privées (médecins généralistes, gynécologues, services spécialisés, laboratoire de cytologie et d'anatomo-pathologie).

Title of project ANALYSIS OF THE CYTOSCREENING SCANPASS AND ITS INTEGRATION AS A METHOD OF PROCESS CONTROL IN CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMS

ORGANISATION: CYTOLOGICAL INSTITUTE OF THE BAVARIAN CANCER SOCIETY 14 Prinzregentenplatz D-81675 MÜNCHEN Telephone: +49/89/41.94.350

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Continuous analysis of the visual cytoscreening technique, which is essential for all cervical cancer screening programs is planned to be established as a routine method of assuring the process quality of cytoscrenning. About 30.000 cytological smears will be screened by several cytotechnologists with complete recording of the screening data including all data of the stage coordinates including stop and movement times using a new generation of microscopes (HOME-Microscope). Experience and data from this pilot project will be the basis to discuss whether this type of process control can be recommended for cervical cancer screening programs in Europe to improve quality and cost-effectiveness and also assure patients that their smear have been read adequately.

Title of project DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE IN PATHOLOGY IN EUROPEAN BREAST CANCER SCREENING.

ORGANISATION: DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY University of Liverpool UK-L69 3BX LIVERPOOL Telephone: 01 51 706 45 11

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To co-ordinate further the quality assurance in breast pathology in association with the EC breast screening network.

Title of project EUROPEAN QUALITY ASSURANCE GUIDELINES FOR RADIOGRAPHERS IN BREAST CANCER SCREENING

ORGANISATION: NATIONAL EXPERT AND TRAINING CENTRE FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING P.O. Box 9101 NL-6500 HB NIJMEGEN Telephone: 31/24 361 67 06

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Mammography as a screening test for breast cancer has to meet quality requirements that are very high in comparison to clinical mammography. These requirements can only be met when a comprehensive Quality Assurance (QA) programme has been implemented. The current version of the European Guidelines however does not contain a section on the role of the radiographer in the screening system and /or QA requirements for radiographers. Radiographers have a major influence on the quality of the imaging process and the women's continued acceptance and uptake of the service. It therefore stands to reason that QA Guidelines for Radiography, one of the key disciplines involved in the screening process, should not be lacking in the European Guidelines.

Title of project DANISH PARTICIPATION IN THE EUROPE AGAINST CANCER NETWORK ON QUALITY ASSURANCE IN CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING

ORGANISATION: DANISH CANCER SOCIETY Strandboulevarden 49 DK-2100 COPENHAGEN Telephone: 35.25.75.00

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Implementation of the European Guidelines for Quality Assurance in Cervical Cancer Screening in the Copenhagen Health Care System (Copenhagen and Frederiskberg municipalities).

Title of project DEPISTAGE DU CANCER DU SEIN PAR MAMMOGRAPHIE PROJET-PILOTE / PROGRAMME NATIONAL.

ORGANISATION: FONDATION LUXEMBOURGEOISE CONTRE LE CANCER c/o Croix-Rouge Luxembourgeoise - Parc de la Ville L-2014 LUXEMBOURG Telephone: 40.01.14

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Dépistage précoce du cancer du sein chez les femmes de 50-65 ans. - Augmentation du taux de participation du groupe cible de 10% au moins. - Assurance de la reproductibilité de la qualité des mammographies. - Promouvoir une formation de qualité, notamment grÂce à une étroite collaboration avec les responsables du centre de référence de Nijmegen.

Title of project SCREENING FOR BREAST CANCER IN NORTHER BELGIUM

ORGANISATION: LEUVENS UNIVERSITAIR CENTRUM VOOR KANKER PREVENTIE Kapucijnenvoer 35 B-3000 LEUVEN Telephone: +32/16/33.23.10

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: - To improve quality assurance in epidemiology of breast cancer screening : application of the guidelines (revision Jan 96) concerning organisation, implementation, execution, acceptability, data management and outcome. - To improve quality assurance in m

Title of project EUROPEAN RANDOMIZED STUDY OF SCREENING FOR PROSTATE CANCER.

ORGANISATION: FOUNDATION EUROPEAN RANDOMIZED STUDY OF SCREENING FOR PROSTATE CANCER. Dr. Molewaterplein 40, Room 1074 NL-3015 GD ROTTERDAM Telephone: 31/10/4633607

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The purpose of the study is : 1) To establish or to disprove an effect of active screening on prostate cancer mortality; 2) To evaluate the efficiency of the screening tests, serum prostate specific antigen (PSA), digital rectal examination (DRE) and transrectal ultrasonography (TRUS) in the early detection of prostate cancer and to study the morbidity related to the screening procedure. 3) To predict life years gained and to calculate cost related to different screening policies. 4) To carry out side studies related to prognostic factors of localized prostate cancer and quality of life in the two screening populations. Other side studies may be added.

Title of project UNIFORMISATION OF CERVICAL - CYTOLOGY SCREENING FLANDERS.

ORGANISATION: FREE UNIVERSITY BRUSSELS - CANCER PREVENTION CENTER Pleinlaan 2 B-1050-BRUSSEL Telephone: 477.43.10

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Co-ordinate the Working Group for Uniformization of Cervical Cytology (WUCC) which promotes uniformisation of cervical cytology interpretation and uniform reporting in Flanders in accordance with the European network on cervical cancer screening. Promote quality assurance of smeartaking, standardised interpretation and quality assurance among laboratories, and adequate follow-up by clinicians within provincial programmes for cervical cancer screening in Flanders. Promote the implementation of a common cervical cytology database by experimenting data centralisation end feedback in accordance with the European network.

Title of project QUALITY ASSURANCE IN MAMMOGRAPHY - THE EFFECTS OF CONTINUOUS MONITORING OF EQUIPMENT PERFORMANCE IN A NATIONAL BREAST CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME.

ORGANISATION: INSTITUTES OF RADIOLOGICAL SCIENCES 52 Eccles Street IRL-DUBLIN 7 Telephone: +353/1/83.01.657

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: This project aims to connect breast screening centres (both mobile and fixed) as a network over which quality control data can be sent and results received. Each centre will be equipped with a notebook computer interfaced to densitometric devices in order that data can be read and transmitted over a GSM phone link. (Nokia or MultiTec interface supplied by TeleCom Eireann). Other data will be added in a second phase which will include electronic signals from the x-ray set and automatic exposure device.

Title of project QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR CERVICAL CANCER II.

ORGANISATION: HELLENIC SOCIETY OF ONCOLOGY 11, Valtetsiou Str. GR-10680 ATHENS Telephone: +30/1/36.20.765

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The primary aims of this year's efforts in the cervical cancer screening center by the Hellenic Society of Oncology in Greece will be to : 1. Registrate the cases with HPV, CIN I, II, III suspicious and invasives on special forms for the National Cancer Registry of the Greek Ministry of Health. 2. Improving the already computerised system for the collecting data in the central office of Hellenic Society of Oncology. 3. Developing of the directly line of telecommunication between Messinia and Ilia countries centers involved in the screening with the central office in Athens. 4. Developing of a computerised system for call/recall of the women with abnormal and positive smears, about the treatment and the follow up. 5. Employment of a plycologist to support the women with non negative results. 6. Supply all screened women with plastic coated identification card.

Title of project QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM (PHASE II) FOR MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING WITH MOBILE UNITS.

ORGANISATION: HELLENIC SOCIETY OF ONCOLOGY 11, Valtetsiou Str. GR-10680 ATHENS Telephone: +30/1/36.20.765

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: During Phase II of the application of the quality assurance program in breast cancer screening by means of mammography with mobile units in Greece (3rd round), efforts will be concentrated to the following subjects : 1. Attendance rate - New population registry, 2. Image quality, 3. Training 4. Improvement of the Hardware of the p.c. network 5. Adaptation of our date records to the Guidelines for QA in the Epidemiology of Breast Cancer Screening, 6. Program of statistical analysis 7. Statistical analyssi of the results, 8. Quality assurance in pathology The experience and knowledge gained these seven years give us the possibility to continue the screening project and to improve our services to the highest quality level in order to become a QA reference center.

Title of project A RANDOMISED MULTICENTER STUDY OF SCREENING FOR HUMAN PAPILLOMAVIRUS INFECTION WITHIN AN ORGANIZED CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM.

ORGANISATION: KAROLINSKA INSTITUTE MICROBIOLOGY AND TUMOR BIOLOGY CENTER box 280 S-17177 STOCKHOLM Telephone: +46/8/72.86.299

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To investigate the feasibility and effectiveness of screening for Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection within an organized cervical cancer screening programme. As part of the proposal, we intend to assess 1) the population-based prevalence of transient and persistent HPV infections within an age stratum where implemenation of HPV screening is conceivable 2) whether treatment of atypias decteted among HPV-positive women referred to colposcopy results in a reduced incidence of high-grade dysplasia in the next organized round of cytological screening 4 or 5 years later.

Title of project CONTROL DE CALIDAD DEL PROGRAMA DE SCREENING DE CANCER DE MAMA DE NAVARRA. ESPAÑA.

ORGANISATION: GOBIERNO DE NAVARRA Bergamín 2 Bis E-31003 PAMPLONA Telephone: +34/48/10.93.09

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: El Programa de Detección Precoz de Cáncer de mama tiene como objetivo último y fundamental disminuir la mortalidad por esta causa entre las mujeres residentes en Navarra. Para conseguir este objetivo es fundamental garantizar todos los aspectos de control de calidad tanto en los referente a organización, calidad de imagen y cuestiones médicas.

Title of project COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING QUALITY ASSURANCE GUIDELINES.

ORGANISATION: CEMKA 43, Boulevard Maréchal Joffre F-92340 BOURG-LA-REINE Telephone: +33/1/46.61.45.45

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: L'utilité du dépistage organisé du cancer colorectal a été démontrée par plusieurs essais de prévention européens dont les résultats concordants seront prochainement publiés (Dijon - France, Nottingham - Royaume-Uni, Funen - Danemark). Cependant, l'expérience internationale actuelle suggère que la mise en oeuvre de larges programmes de dépistage organisés au niveau de régions dans les différents Etats membres doit satisfaire un certain nombre de critères de qualité et d'organisation pour que les bénéfices de ces actions de santé publique correspondent aux prévisions des essais. Les différents chapitres à prendre en compte à propos de ces critères peuvent être présentés de la façon suivante : - aspects organisationnels : système de gestion de base de données; population-cibles; registres de population; système de convocations ou de remise des tests. - aspects médicaux : choix des tests; réalisation des coloscopies; formation des intervenants; continuité des soins; identification des cancers

Title of project SCREENING BY MAMAOGRAPHY AGED 50-65 IN THE CENTRAL REGION OF PORTUGAL. COMPLEMENTARY METHODOLOGIES TO INCREASE THE PARTICIPATION AND UPTAKE RATES.

ORGANISATION: NUCLEO REGIONAL DO CENTRO DA LIGA PORTUGUESA CONTRA O CANCRO Dr. Antonio Jose De Almeida 329 s/56 P-3000 COIMBRA Telephone: +351/39/48.34.77

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Use of new or complementary methodologies of information, sensibilization and invitation of the female target group for the breast cancer screening in the central region of Portugal. Improvement of the global quality control of the programme.

Title of project INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION ON DEVELOPMENT OF QUALITY MANAGEMENT OF MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING AND DEMONSTRATION OF APPLICABILITY AT THE REGIONAL LEVEL.

ORGANISATION: GERMAN MAMMOGRAPHY COORDINATING OFFICE (GMCO) Herbert-Lewin-Str. 5 D-50931 COLOGNE Telephone: +49/221/4005 131

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To permit nationawide implementation of a population-based programme of breast cancer screening through mammography in Germany by providing the necessary expertise for setting up quality management of mammography at the local and regional level in the initial planning and implementation phase of the emerging pilot projects. To lay the foundation for a comprehensive, evidence-based reference library on breast screening in Europe. To promote an international exchange of experts and experience between centres of excellence and developing screening units.

Title of project GALICIAN BREAST CANCER SCREENING PROGRAMME : QUALITY CONTROL OF MAMMOGRAPHIC EQUIPMENT.

SERVICIO GALEGO DE SAUDE Avenida del Camino Francés, 10 BAIXO E-15771 SANTIAGO Telephone: 54.29.30

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. To develop a dosimetric control system on patients of the Galician Breast Cancer Screening Programme. 2. To develop a quality control programme for the radiodiagnostic equipment. Part of the Breast Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project CAMPAGNE DE DEPISTAGE DU CANCER DU SEIN DANS LE BAS-RHIN

ORGANISATION: ADEMAS 10, Rue de Leicester F-67000 STRASBOURG Telephone: 88 60 54 30

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Dans le cadre des programmes subventionnés et soutenus par l'Europe contre le Cancer, nous avons démarré dans le Bas Rhin, en mai 1989, un programme de dépistage du cancer du sein dénommé ADEMAS. Après la phase de lancement, il est impératif de développer le programme d'Assurance Qualité de cette campagne. Part of the Breast Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project TOWARDS A EUROPEAN NETWORK OF REFERENCE CENTRES FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING - PART IV COORDINATION AND SUPPORT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMMES IN THE PILOT PROJECTS FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING.

ORGANISATION: NATIONAL EXPERT AND TRAINING CENTRE FOR BREAST CANCER SCREENING P.O. Box 9101 NL-6500 HB NIJMEGEN Telephone: 31/24 361 67 06

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To continue and extend the co-ordinating infrastructure. Regular and direct contacts with the pilot projects will be established in order to identify specific training needs for the different disciplines and to allocate trainees to established training centres. Part of the Breast Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project PROGRAMA DE PREVENCION DE CANCERES E INFECCIONES GINECOLOGICAS

ORGANISATION: COM. AUTONOMA DE CASTILLA Y LEON CONSEJERIA DE SANIDAD Y BIENESTAR SOCIAL Avenida de Burgos, N 5 E-47071 VALLADOLID Telephone: +34/83.41.37.03

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Ensure the continuity of the Programme by intensifying the activities in such a way as to attain the objectives set for the period 1994-1999. 2. Extend the introduction of the Cancer Prevention Programme to 100% in the Basic Healthcare Zones. 3. Increase the participation of the target population so that 85% of them have access to the Programme every 3 years. 4. Carry out the monitoring and follow up of detected pathologies in 100% of cases. 5. Guarantee the quality of each one of the activities in the Programme. Part of the Cervical Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project NATIONAL QUALITY ASSURANCE OF THE ITALIAN MAMMOGRAPHIC SCREENING PROGRAMME, ACCORDING TO EUROPEAN GUIDELINES

ORGANISATION: CENTRO PER LO STUDIO E LA PREVENZIONE ONCOLOGICA Viale A.Volta, 171 I-50131 FIRENZE Telephone: 39/55/5012214

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To extend a Quality Assurance Programme to the ITalian mammographic screening centres, according to the "European Guidelines"and in cooperation with the EUREF project. - Periodic measurement of different radiographic technique parameters according to the European Protocol. - Training of the screening personnel for the daily and weekly technical measurements and for data collection of the epidemiologic parameters. - Epidemiologic Monitoring of the performance measures and early indicators of effectiveness. Part of the Breast Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project EVALUATION ET ASSURANCE QUALITE DU PROGRAMME DE DEPISTAGE DU CANCER DU SEIN DANS LES BOUCHES DU RHONE

ORGANISATION: ASSOCIATION POUR LA RECHERCHE ET LE DEPISTAGE DES CANCERS DU SEIN Hopital de la Timone, BÂtiment F, Rue Jean Moulins F-13005 MARSEILLE Telephone: 33.91.48.46.47

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Intégrer au sein du programme existant l'évaluation continue de la qualité du programme au niveau radiologique, anatomopathologique et épidémiologique et en terme de coût-efficacité. 1. Mise en place d'un outil informatique permettant l'évaluation continue de la qualité mammographique et la mesure de l'impact de l'amélioration de la qualité mammographique sur les résultats de la campagne; la création d'un centre de formation régional ou communautaire d'assurance-qualité en mammographie. 2. L'organisation d'un contrôle de qualité en anatomie pathologique centré sur les lésions infracliniques. 3. La réalisation d'une étude économique qui déterminera le rapport coût-efficacité du dépistage du cancer du sein dans le cadre d'un programme organisé par rapport à celui du dépistage spontané ou d'une situation de diagnostic sur signes d'appel cliniques. Part of the Breast Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project QUALITY INDICATORS OF DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND FOLLOW UP IN BREAST CANCER SCREENING

ORGANISATION: UNIT OF CANCER EPIDEMILOGY DEPARTEMENT OF ONCOLOGY Via S.Francesco da Paola 31 I-10123 TORINO Telephone: 39.11.575.40.04

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: - To compare quality indicators of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. - To disseminate these results and experience within Italian and European networks of breast cancer screening programs. - To reach a consensus within interdisciplinary teams on quality indicators for diagnosis and treatment and on their prospective monitoring within the network of Italian breast canecr screening programs and with the Eccles program in Dublin. - To exchange this experience within the European breast screening pilot network and other European screening programs. Part of the breast cancer screening Network.

Title of project ESTIMATING THE IMPACT OF QUALITY ASSURANCE ON CONSISTENCY BETWEEN LABORATORIES IN CERVICAL CITOLOGY REPORTING

ORGANISATION: UNIT OF CANCER EPIDEMILOGY DEPARTEMENT OF ONCOLOGY Via S.Francesco da Paola 31 I-10123 TORINO Telephone: 39.11.575.40.04

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: - To estimate agreement in classifying pap-smears between laboratories from different organised screening programmes and from different Member States. - To evaluate the effectiveness, in increasing such agreement, of an intervention based on a reproductib

Title of project QUALITY ASSURANCE FOR MAMMOGRAPHY SCREENING IN CHALKIDIKI III

ORGANISATION: CENTER "OUR LADY WHO LOVES MANKIND" Ormylia GR-63071 CHALKIDIKI Telephone: 30/371/41703

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Pilot testing the new guidelines for Epidemiology quality assurance. 2. Continue efforts for radiographic quality assurance. 3. Establish a computerised recall system for women entering 2nd round. 4. Perfecting follow-up procedures, including setting guidelines for surgical quality assurance. Part of the Breast Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM FOR CERVICAL CANCER SCREENINGIN CHALKIDIKI III

ORGANISATION: CENTER "OUR LADY WHO LOVES MANKIND" Ormylia GR-63071 CHALKIDIKI Telephone: 30/371/41703

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Excelling in the area of follow-up and treatment for women testing positive and establish a direct line of telecommunication between all centers involved in the screening so that reporting and follow-up will be expedited. 2. Perfecting the already existing computerised system for women's call / recall and follow-up. 3. Developing standard criteria for reporting positive tests that will be sent to all screening units and to individual cytologists in Greece. 4. Examine epidemiologically reasons for the relatively low detection rate in Halkidiki including subcohort analysis. Part of the Cervical Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project MULTIPLE APPROACH TO IMPROVE THE PERFORMANCE OF CERVICAL CANCER SCREENING : TARGET POPULATION, SMEAR INTERPRETATION AND COLPOSCOPIC ASSESSMENT.

ORGANISATION: CENTRO PER LO STUDIO E LA PREVENZIONE ONCOLOGICA Viale A.Volta, 171 I-50131 FIRENZE Telephone: 39/55/5012214

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: - To promote agreement and consensus on criteria for inadequte smear reporting. - Test the feasibility of a videoatlas and videotest of coloscopy to train operators. - To assess the opportunity of screening in the age group 60-65 years. Part of the Cervic

Title of project A BREAST CANCER SCREENING PROGRAM IN THE BRUSSELS REGION

ORGANISATION: PROJET BRUXELLOIS POUR LE DEPISTAGE DU CANCER DU SEIN 430 Avenue Louise . Bte 11 B-1050 BRUXELLES Telephone: +32/2/644.35.52

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To implement the necessary structures to ensure organised breast cancer screening (BCS) in the Brussels Region. The structures are : a technical control of mammographic procedures double reading of mammogrammes evaluation of BCS performances through registration of BCS results from mammogrammes and eventual biopsies increase the ability of physicians to ensure proper medical follow-up and psychological support to women with positive mammography. Part of the Breast Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project BREAST CANCER WITH EMPHASIS ON MAMMOGRAPHICALLY DETECTED LESIONS

ORGANISATION: INSTITUTE OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH 227, Kifissias Avenue GR-145 61 KIFISSIA Telephone: 30/1/6126168

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The project aims at developing for the breast cancer surgery with emphasis toscreening detection. The main goal of the project is to reach consensus amongst all surgeons, in cooperation with experts from the European Network for Breast Cancer Screening, so that we establish surgical quality assurance in Europe. 15 countries involved.

Title of project FOLLOW-UP OF ABNORMAL SMEARS IN POPULATION SCREENING FOR CERVICAL CANCER : THE INTERFACE OF CYTOLOGY LABORATORY AND PRIMARY CARE.

ORGANISATION: KATHOLIEKE UNIVERSITEIT OF NIJMEGEN - Dept of General Practice and Social Medicine Geert Groote Plein 21 - PO Box 9101 NL-6500 HB NIJMEGEN Telephone: 80/616332

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: In a previous project the group has developed a computer-assisted method of involving general practitioners in a centrally coordinated population screening programme for cervical cancer. The outcome was "a model for cervical screening". This project is directly connected to that project, and again will develop a model for supervision of follow-up. The aim of this project is to develop an on-line communication between smear taking general practices and the cytological laboratory in order to implement the European Guidelines for the Quality Assurance in Cervical Cancer Screening, and to supervise the performance, of a general practice based call system for cervical cancer screening. Part of the Cervical Cancer Screening Network.

Title of project INTERNATIONAL CONGRESS "SKIN CANCER AND UV-RADIATION"

ORGANISATION: DERMATOLOGISCHE KLINIK DER RUHR UNIVERSITAT BOCHUM GUDRUNSTR 56 D-44791 BOCHUM Telephone: 49.234.509.34.11

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The aim of the planned International Congress on Skin Cancer and U.V radiation is to facilitate an international exchange of experience on the epidemiology, prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of skin cancer. Every year there is a European Week against Cancer as part of the Europe against Cancer campaign. It is scheduled to take place immediately after our planned Congress and one of the main topics will probably be skin cancer. We are therefore planning to follow the Congress and the subsequent press conference with another press conference to mark the start of this Week, which, in view of the presence of leading international experts at the Congress, will assume very great importance. 9 countries involved : I, DK, S, AU, E, UK, F, NL, D.

Title of project CONSENSUS CONFERENCE ON THE NEW ANTI-SMOKING PLAN

ORGANISATION: MINISTRY OF SOCIAL AFFAIRS AND HEALTH Siltasaarenkatu 18 C FIN-530 HELSINKI Telephone: 358/0/1601

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The aim is to develop consensus on smoking prevention and action among young people, prevention of involuntary exposure to environmental tobacco smoke and nicotine addiction, as key issues in the E.A.C. programme policy. The conference aims at producing a new plan for promotion of reduction of smoking and smokefree environment as suggested by the High Level Cancer Experts Group.

Title of project SMOKE FREE EUROPE : CONFERENCE ON TOBACCO OR HEALTH

ORGANISATION: FINNISH CENTRE FOR HEALTH EDUCATION Karjalankatu 2 C 63 FIN-520 HELSINKI Telephone: 358/0/14.84.611

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Strengthening of smoking prevention network in Europe. 2. Developing European tobacco control strategies, policies, methods and programmes. 3. Protecting non-smokers, particularly in public places and at the work place. 4. Evaluating anti-tobacco policies, especially restrictions on direct and indirect advertising of tobacco products.

Title of project TEACHING CANCER CARE IN GENERAL PRACTICE - MAINTAINING THE MOMENTUM

ORGANISATION: UNIVERSITEIT VAN AMSTERDAM MEIBERGDREEF 15 NL-1105 AZ AMSTERDAM Telephone: 31.20.566.46.96

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: IM within European context by means of 2 international conferences to : - develop the quality of cancer teaching and education in general practice. - expand the network to all Europeans nations. - share and develop the effectiveness of different techniques for the teaching of cancer control for GP's. The aim of the conferences is for the participants to explore and formulate specifics goals relating to the third action plan and to define specific national and international proposals for the submission in March 1997.

Title of project CONSENSUS MEETING ON CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION N ONCOLOGY.

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF ONCOLOGY Via Ripamonti 66 I-20141 MILANO Telephone: +39/2/57.30.54.16

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Aim of the project is to follow up the results of the Conference on Continuing Medical Education in Oncology in the European Union which was held in Dublin in Autumn 1995. The final report of the Conference (at present in press with the European Journal of Cancer - publication foreseen for June 1996) will be circulated to all main oncological societies and organisations in Europe to evaluate the feasibility of a self-designed and self-monitored CME scheme in oncology. Members in charge of education and training in the various European Cancer Societies will be invited to address teh issue in a closed working meeting to be held in October 1996.

Title of project FELLOWSHIPS FOR DOCTORS TO ATTEND THE COURSES OF THE EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF PATHOLOGY (ESCOP)

ORGANISATION: FONDAZIONE I.S.I. Viale Settimio Severo 65 I-10133 TORINO Telephone: +39/11/66.03.090

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The aim of this project is to offer the possibility of attending the Courses of the European School of Pathology to 30 doctors from all Member States of the EU, on the basis of their merits. The fellowships will cover all the fees and the subsistence costs for 20 doctors willing to attend individual courses, and for 10 doctors attending two consecutive Courses. Priority in assigning the fellowships will be given to doctors involved at a national level in the training of other health professionals in the histopathological and cytopathological diagnosis of human cancers.

Title of project 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON PRIORITIES IN HEALTH POLICY.

ORGANISATION: THE FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ON PRIORITIES IN HEALTH POLICY c/o Stockholm Convention Bureau - Box 6911 S-102 39 STOCKHOLM Telephone: +46/8/736.15.00

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: International exchange of information on priorities in Health Policy, including questions related to : Prevention.

Title of project DISSEMINATION OF THE CORE CURRICULUM (DISTANCE LEARNING) : CANCER HEALTH EDUCATION.

ORGANISATION: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHAMPTON HEALTH EDUCATION UNIT School of Education - Highfield UK-S017 1BJ SOUTHAMPTON Telephone: 0703/59.27.54

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To identify organisations through which the materials can be validated and certificated, thereby making them accessible and attractive to nurses (& allied professions). To assess the effectiveness of the materials in developping the cancer health education role of nurses.

Title of project APPRENDRE A APPRENDRE : DE LA FONCTION CURATIVE A LA FONCTION EDUCATIVE. APPRENDRE A DEVENIR AVANT - PENDANT - APRES LA MALADIE FORMATION DE MEDECINS GENERALISTES DANS 5 SITES EUROPEENS DANS LE CADRE D'UN PROGRAMME REGIONAL DE LUTTE CONTRE LE CANCER.

ORGANISATION: DRASS - DIRECTION REGIONALE DES AFFAIRES SANITAIRES ET SOCIALES Cité Administrative Gaujot - 2, rue de l'Hôpital Militaire F-67084 STRASBOURG CEDEX Telephone: +33/88.76.76.81

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: I. Améliorer la formation des Médecins Généralistes en Cancérologie pour leur permettre de participer de façon cohérente et active aux objectifs du programme régional global de lutte contre le Cancer "Alsace contre le Cancer" c'est-à-dire : d'ici l'an 2000, diminuer de 50% l'incidence du cancer du col de l'utérus; d'ici l'an 2005, stabiliser la mortalité par cancer du poumon et des voies aériennes et digestives supérieures dans les deux sexes/améliorer la qualité de vie et l'insertion sociale des personnes vivant avec un cancer. II. Créer des réseaux européens de réflexions de communication, de confrontation en matière de Formation M‚dicale Continue. III. Promouvoir à l'échelon européen une expérimentation de formation s'intégrant dans des programmes globaux de lutte contre le cancer. IV. Réalisation d'une évaluation des comportements et compétences des Médecins Généralistes par la mise en place d'audit individuel.

Title of project SETTING STANDARDS : ADVANCED ONCOLOGY NURSING PRACTICE.

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN ONCOLOGY NURSING SOCIETY Avenue E. Mounier, 83 B-1200 BRUSSELS Telephone: +32/2/77.50.201

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: * To develop an educational programme for advanced oncology nursing practice. * To formulate standards against which to audit cancer nursing work. EONS and EUROQUAN will work together as partners on this project.

Title of project "24TH MEETING OF THE EXPERTS COMMITTEE OF THE "EUROPE AGAINST CANCER" PROGRAMME OF THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION, 7TH-8TH 1996".

ORGANISATION: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Hawkins House, Hawkins Street IRL-2 DUBLIN Telephone: 671-4711

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: Organisation of the 24th Meeting of the Committee of Cancer Experts of the "Europe Against Cancer" Programme of the European Commission to be held on 7th-8th November 1996.

Title of project FORMACION MEDICA CONTINUADA EN ONCOLOGIA PARA MEDICOS GENERALES

ORGANISATION: SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE MEDICINA GENERAL Villanueva, 11 E-28001 MADRID Telephone: 34.20.22.17.43

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Creation of a NETWORK in the different countries of the E.U, about the acts and training of GP's in palliative care of the patients with cancer. 2. Elaboration of a CLINC HISTORY as an instrument to control the pain and other symptoms in General Practice at European level. 2 countries involved : I, E.

Title of project RED EUROPEA DE CUIDADOS PALIATIVOS EN ATENCION PRIMARIA.

ORGANISATION: SOCIEDAD ESPANOLA DE MEDICINA GENERAL Villanueva, 11 E-28001 MADRID Telephone: 34.20.22.17.43

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Creation of a NETWORK in the different countries of the E.U, about the acts and training of GP's in palliative care of the patients with cancer. 2. Elaboration of a CLINIC HISTORY as an instrument to control the pain and other symptoms in General Practice at European level. 15 countries involved.

Title of project FELLOWSHIPS TO ATTEND EUROPEAN COURSES IN ONCOLOGY FOR DOCTORS AND TRAINERS OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS.

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF ONCOLOGY Via Ripamonti 66 I-20141 MILANO Telephone: +39/2/57.30.54.16

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The European School of Oncology is a non-profit -making, non-governmental educational organisation established in 1982 and financially supported by private donors. The School's scientific independence is well known and its courses are designed and organised with the support from industries or commercial companies. The primary aim of this project is to offer the possibility to attend ESO courses to 40 doctors from all Member States of the European Union on the basis of their merits and their involvement at a national level in the training of other health professionals in the prevention, screening, diagnosis and treatment of cancer. 15 countries involved.

Title of project ASSESSMENT OF ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA OF TRAINING IN ONCOLOGY FOR NURSES.

ORGANISATION: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH SOUTH BRIDGE UK-EH8 9YL EDINBURGH Telephone: +44/131/650.38.94

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The aim of this project is to assess the post-basic educational/training activities which were supported by the Europe Against Cancer programme in the area of training in oncology for nurses. It will assess the benefits for the individuals Member States involved and for the European Union resulting from these activities. it also aims, as a result of the assessment, to propose possible areas for development in cancer nursing education in the context of the Third Action Plan of the Europe Against Cancer Programme. 15 countries involved.

Title of project PATIENT EDUCATION - AN INTERVENTION IN CANCER CARE 2.

ORGANISATION: LUND UNIVERSITY - DIVISION OF CARING SCIENCES Helgeandsgatan 16 S-22354 LUND Telephone: 46/46/17.64.08

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: A structured programme for cancer patient education has been developed and evaluated in Sweden. The Programme "Living with cancer" has been met with great interest, and has been spread to several hospitals in Sweden through national "training the trainers" - courses. Due to inquiries from other European countries regarding possibilities to make the evaluated patient education programme an opportunity for their cancer patients, and due to a committment within European Oncology Nursing Society (EONS) to focus on patient education. 15 countries involved.

Title of project PREVENTION OF DEVIATIONS AND ACCIDENTS THROUGH QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAMME FOR RADIOTHERAPY CENTRES IN EUROPE

ORGANISATION: UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL LEUVEN 49 Herestraat B-3000 LEUVEN Telephone: 32.16.34.69.00

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. To develop the methodology for monitoring quality control procedures in radiotherapy centres, as well relating to calibration of equipment as to procedures used in the whole process of preparing and administering radiotherapy. 2. To transfer the technical knowledge and guidelines to the national level in such a way that cores procedures are similar in all countries of the E.C. 9 countries involved : B, F, NL, I, E, P, GR, IRL, S.

Title of project CANCER CONTROL - CONTINUING EDUCATION AND CONFERENCE

ORGANISATION: EGNATIA EPIRUS FOUNDATION (HOST ORGANIZATION) ESO ATHENS 7A Tzavella St. GR-453 33 IOANNINA Telephone: 30.65.17.23.15

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The operation of a continuing education service and a conference, it will become possible to provide solutions to problems related to the cooperation and exchange of experience and information among scientists in the field of cancer control. 15 countries involved.

Title of project QUALITY OF LIFE AS CRUCIAL ISSUE IN THE TRAINING OF PAEDIATRIC ONCOLOGISTS AND NURSES

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN SCHOOL OF ONCOLOGY Via Ripamonti 66 I-20141 MILANO Telephone: +39/2/57.30.54.16

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To introduce the issue of quality of life in the training process of paediatric oncology health professionals. It is proposed to produce a position paper on the 3 main aspects of quality of life in childhood cancer : quality of life during treatment, quality of life of survivors who are increasing in number due to the improved prognosis of childhood cancer, quality of life of incurable children . It is felt that more attention should be paid to these issues in training programmes for paediatric oncologists and nurses.

Title of project THE SCIENTIFIC BASES OF CANCER CHEMOPREVENTION - A FORUM AND TEACHING SEMINAR.

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN RAMAZZINI FOUNDATION 7 Via Sorbelli I-40124 BOLOGNA Telephone: +39/51/66.60.143

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The aim of the present forum is to bring together experts in the fields of molecualr biology and carcinogenesis, epidemiologists, pathologists, experimental and clinical oncologists, to review basic biological knowledge, applicable to chemoprevention and availble results and ongoing studies in the practical application of potential chemopreventive agents to cancer control. On the basis of available data the forum should evaluate the potentialities of these new tools and indicate future developments for research in this area. 4 countries involved : F, D, NL, I.

Title of project APPRAISAL, COPYING AND ADAPTATION IN WOMEN WITH BREAST CANCER

ORGANISATION: CENTRO RICERCA E FORMAZIONE Via Udine, 6 I-35142 PADOVA 49/88.04.827

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. Compile and analyze data from a two-national survey of the appraisal, coping and adaptation of women who have been newly diagnosed with breast cancer. 2. To develop models which characterize how mowen of two cultures respond to, cope with, and adapt to the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of breast cancer. - To use aspects gleaned from the study, together with existing literature, to create a comprehensive manual which will help professionals to design effective clinical interventions aimed at helping individuals, within their cultural context, to use effective coping strategies and enhance self care. 2 countries involved : IRL, I.

Title of project TEACHING CANCER PREVENTION TO EUROPEAN MEDICAL STUDENTS

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN ORGANISATION FOR RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CANCER, EDUCATION & TRAINING DIVISION Avenue E. Mounier 83 bte. 11 B-1200 BRUSSELS Telephone: 32/2/772.46.21

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: The aim of this project is to produce such a curriculum, building on the results of earlier work; to test and adapt it in use in medical school in Europe; and to publish a final version. In developing such a curriculum, particular attention would be given to the prevention issue, since medical schools are often more concentrated on teaching diagnosis and treatment of disease. The overall aim of the project is, therefore, to produce an updated, prevention orientated curriculum for European medical students and to launch its widespread use in European medical schools. 4 countries involved : D, AU, P, B.

Title of project STRATEGIES TO PROMOTE GENERAL PRACTITIONERS INVOLVEMENT IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY CANCER PREVENTION

ORGANISATION: SCIENTIFIC SOCIETY OF FLEMISH GENERAL PRACTITIONERS (WVVH) St. Hubertusstraat, 58 B-2600 BERCHEM Telephone: 03.281.16.16

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: 1. To exchange experiences in different european countries of strategies to promote GP's involvement in primary and secondary cancer prevention. 2. To compare different European education programmes for the promotion of GP involvement in primary and secondary prevention of cancer. 3. To define common measures to evaluate process and outcome of such programmes. 4. To develop an inquiry to pretest attitude and knowledge before intervention in the participating countries. 5 countries involved : I, E, F, P, B.

Title of project LONG TERM EFFECTS OF CHILDHOOD CANCER ON THE QUALITY OF LIFE, A FEASIBILITY STUDY.

ORGANISATION: EUROPEAN ORGANIZATION FOR RESEARCH AND TREATMENT OF CANCER DATA CENTER 83 Avenue MOUNIER B-1200 BRUSSELS Telephone: +32/2/774.16.11

OBJECTIVES AND CONTENTS OF THE PROJECT: To develop an inventory of previous, ongoing and planned studies in all European countries that focus on treatment process and outcome related aspects of quality of life in childhood cancer. This review is to identify the major possible domains which are likely to be affected by the disease, the treatment and the QoL paediatric cancer patients in the long term, and to identify the available instruments to measure these effects in an appropriate manner. This systematic review is to prepare the ground for a large scale longitudinal study in the main sites of childhood cancer to investigate the effects of diagnosis and treatment at the long term. If long term effects prove to have a major impact on the quality of life of survivors of childhood cancer, then these aspects have to be taken into account in order to offer the best clinical care to children with cancer throughout Europe. 15 countries.