Celebrating Health and Community: Looking back at the OACCUs conference “United4Health” on Cancer Survivors Day

As the world commemorated Cancer Survivors Day, the Outdoor Against Cancer Connect Us (OACCUs) project orchestrated a series of impactful events across Europe. From Germany to Spain, each gathering was a testament to resilience, empowerment, and the unifying power of shared exper …

Big OACCUs Finale: United4Health

Together we CHOOSE the HEALTHy way!Join us for the grand finale of Outdoor Against Cancer Connect Us (OACCUs), the pioneering project that has established a Europe-wide network to promote a healthy lifestyle for young cancer survivors. After 23 months of intense work, we warmly i …

Outdoor Camp in Hälsingland, Sweden

Outdoor camp for relatives collab with Ung Cancer and the Swedish tourist associationUng Cancer organizes a long weekend for you as a relative, together with the Swedish Tourist Association – STF, in collaboration with OACCUs. The camp is held in a wonderful environment at STF's …

OACCUs at the Regional Cancer Days in Sweden

During the 16th and 17th of April OACCUs participates in and presents during the Regional Cancer Days in Sweden. Every year, the Northern Regional Cancer Centre invites staff in cancer care, regional management councils, working groups, cancer researchers, as well as patient and …

Young Cancer Survivors (18-39 yrs) get ready for a big adventure in Palermo!

Apply now for the OACCUs Challenge and CHOOSE the HEALTHy way! Photo: Parco Avventura delle Madonie     The team of the EU project Outdoor Against Cancer Connects Us (OACCUs) invites you, who are young cancer survivors, to share your best practice for a healthy and …

OACCUs Survey: The first results are in

A heartfelt thank you to all participants of the OACCUs questionnaire. Your honest answers to our questionnaire have provided us with important initial insights already.Your data is the key to further developing tailored measures that can improve quality of life of Young Cancer S …

Discover the OACCUs Network Toolbox – Your Key to a Healthy Life After Cancer

Welcome to the dynamic world of the OACCUs Network Toolbox – your ultimate companion on the journey to a healthy and fulfilled life after cancer. Crafted with care and expertise, this toolbox is here to support young cancer survivors and their entire support network – families, f …

5th OACCUs Transnational Meeting in Cádiz: Achievements and Future Prospects

After two days of intensive project meetings in Cádiz, hosted by the University of Cádiz, under the coordination of Svenja Stöven, Umeå University. The OACCUs consortium has made significant strides across all agenda items. The meeting's highlights include the launch of the …

February is European OACCUs Ambassador Training Month

Are you prepared to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young cancer survivors and contribute to a healthier future?The OACCUs Ambassador Training is tailored for healthcare professionals and young cancer survivors. It is crafted to equip you with the knowledge and skills ne …

Europes Beating Cancer Plan: Joining Forces, Brussels

The OACCU's project consortium participated in the conference on "Europe's Beating Cancer Plan" on 31 January 2024 in Brussels. Is Europe on the way to beating cancer?In conclusion, the remarkable progress outlined in Europe's Beating Cancer Plan, as articulated by Commissioner S …

OACCUs Delegates Collaborate in Brussels at Young Cancer Survivor Workshop

OACCUs delegates Svenja Stöven (UmU), Sonia Silva (LIGA), Olga Papadopoulou (CreThiDev) and Ennio Iannitto (LILT) participated in the Young Cancer Survivor Workshop that was organized by European Commission’s Directorate General for Research and Innovation on 15 December 2023 in …

OACCUs Project in 2023 & Future Endeavors

In 2023, Outdoor Against Cancer Connects Us (OACCUs) persistently promoted a healthy lifestyle for Young Cancer Survivors. Through a dynamic dissemination strategy, OACCUs actively involved the target demographic, effectively conveying its central message: “CHOOSE the HEALTHy way …

Sign Up for the OACCUs Ambassador Training Pilot Workshops in November

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the lives of Young Cancer Survivors and contribute to a healthier future?  Then sign up for the OACCUs AMBASSADOR TRAINING PILOT WORKSHOPSREGISTER NOW These workshops are tailored to meet the specific needs of two distin …

Motherhood After Breast Cancer

Navigating the Path Forward  Balancing the dreams of motherhood with the realities of a breast cancer diagnosis can present a unique set of obsticals, especially for young women. This article discusses both safety and challenges, offering insights into the associated ri …

OACCU's First Editorial Is Out

Prioritizing the Well-being of Young Cancer Survivors We are thrilled to present our very first editorial. This editorial has been published in Acta Oncologica and is titled "Choose the Healthy Way! Physical Activity as a Tool to Improve Mental Health in Young Cancer Survivo …

Save the Date: Healthy Lifestyle for Young Cancer Survivors Webinar – October 18

CHOOSE the HEALTHy way!1st Outdoor Against Cancer Connects Us-WebinarTOPIC: Healthy Lifestyle for Young Cancer SurvivorsDATE: October-18, 2023TIME: 17.00 - 18.30 CETHOST: Outdoor Against Cancer Connects Us – OACCUs REGISTER NOWJoin us for our first webinar, connect with like-mind …

OACCUs Partners Meet in Palermo

Together for a Healthier Future OACCUs: Empowering Young Cancer Survivors and Their Network Funded by the EU4Health Programme, OACCUs is on a mission to empower young cancer survivors, their families, and friends towards a healthier lifestyle. A collaboration of partner …

OACCUs Event Explores the Transformative Power of Dance Movement Therapy

Participants Experience Growth Through Movement and Expression In a recent event on September 27, organized by CEIPES, participants were immersed in the world of Dance Movement Therapy (DMT), discovering its profound potential for personal growth. This enlightening session, …

Unlocking Wellness: "YOGA BODY AND MIND" Event Recap

A Journey to Physical and Mental Well-being Let's review the harmonious blend of physical and mental wellbeing at our last event "YOGA BODY AND MIND" on 26 September in Palermo, Italy. Organized by CEIPES, this event was a remarkable journey towards holistic well-being.  …

OACCUs in Action

Outdoor Against Cancer und ESV München e.V. together at the Outdoor Sport Festival in MunichEvent DetailsDate: September 24, 2023Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PMLocation: Olympiapark MunichHealth to participate and learn is the motto of the two Munich based organizations and consortium m …

Mental Health and Psychosocial Care for CAYA Survivors (Webinar)

We are happy to support our sister project EU-CAYAS-NET in inviting you all to their webinar on "Mental Health and Psychosocial Care".Event Details:Date: September 26thTime: 5:00 PM to 6:30 PMRegister here: https://beatcancer.eu/event/mental-health-and-psychosocial-care/More info …

Childhood Cancer Awareness Month Unites

Stories of Strength, Resilience, and Support  Each year, approximately 400,000 children and adolescents aged 0-19 years are diagnosed with cancer. The most prevalent types of childhood cancers encompass leukemias, brain cancers, lymphomas, and solid tumors, such as neur …

Childhood Cancer International Europe Holds Webinar on Essential Medicines

In this webinar, the participants will learn about essential medicines, what they are, why they are important and which challenges Paediatric Oncology faces in this regard. Moreover, it will address the outcomes of the Essential Medicines Project.Date:July 3Time:17:00 - 18:30Regi …

Webinar: Building an Online Community of Youth Cancer Survivors

Join for the second webinar, which will be all about the online-world behind the European Network of Cancer Survivors and the ways it can improve care for CAYA Cancer Survivors. After only a few months of #EU-CAYAS-NET, the platform beatcancer.eu has already been launched and is …

Embark on a Delicious Adventure with OACCUs' Culinary Journey through Europe

A Free Cookbook for Young Cancer Survivors and Health Enthusiasts!Berlin, June 4, 2023 – The EU funded Project OAC Connects Us - OACCUs is delighted to announce the launch of its very own healthy cookbook "A Culinary Journey through Europe". In line with today’s Cancer Survivor D …

Webinar: The European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors

JOIN FOR THE FIRST-EVER EU-CAYAS-NET WEBINAREU-CAYAS-NET is a patient advocate-led, EU-funded project under one of the flagship initiatives of Europe‘s Beating Cancer Plan to establish the European Network of Youth Cancer Survivors and to create an interactive virtual Platform fo …

Healthy Lifestyle Promotion Workshop in Palermo

The Italian partners of the OACCUs EU project will provide a two-day workshop for students and professional staff about ways to prevent cancer and "CHOOSE the HEALTHy way". Within the OACCUs project, co-founded by the European Union (EU4Health program), and in line with the …

CHOOSE the HEALTHy way!

WHO Health for All Film Festival 2023 officially selects Outdoor Against Cancer (OAC) short film “CHOOSE the HEALTHy way” in the category "Very Short Film - Special Prize"  Concept, idea and production of the short film: Petra Thaller, founder and president of Outdoor A …

Benefits Of Green Spaces On Cancer Mortality

Today more than 50% of the population is concentrated in urban areas – where exposure to environmental hazards, reduced physical activity and limited access to nature are prevalent –, and it is estimated that by 2050 the proportion will be 70%. This reflects a reality that has ne …

Commission invites stakeholders and EU representatives to join conference on young cancer survivors on 7 February

The European Commission announces that the “Addressing the Needs of Young Cancer Survivors” conference will take place on 7 February in Brussels and online.As part of the EU Mission on Cancer, this conference aims to put a face on the quality of life for survivors of childhood, a …

Cardiovascular disease among YCS: impact of sociodemographic and modifiable risk factors

In a paper recently published in Cancer (Berkman et al., 2022), the researchers analysed the relationship between sociodemographic factors (sex, race/ethnicity, education level, household income) and modifiable risk factors (e.g., physical activity) on cardiovascular disease (CVD …

The General Objectives of the OACCUs Project

 The general objectives of the OACCUs project are to:Support the promotion of outdoor sports, physical activity, and healthy lifestyles for long-term lifestyle and quality of life improvement among young cancer survivor (children, teenagers and young adults), their families …

The Four Key Pillars of a Healthy Lifestyle

The four key pillars are inseparably intertwined - they influence each other.People who practice outdoor sports pay more attention to nature, eat more consciously, and feel physically and mentally more balanced. People who live in regions or latitudes that make it difficult to be …

How To Cope With The Heat Wave

Things to keep in mind when exercising outdoors in hot temperatures  A healthy lifestyle is important - no matter the weather. But especially when temperatures get extreme, we need to pay attention to what our bodies need. To build a good foundation and stay safe in the heat …