Maya Matthews, Deputy Director of the Health Technology Assessment Unit at the European Commission, recently shared her experience at ESMO25, the largest meeting of oncologists in Europe.
She felt the excitement as she rode the S-Bahn to the conference center, which welcomed an impressive 37,000 participants. Maya spoke about the EU Health Technology Assessment Regulation alongside experts like Monica Racovita and Dario Trapani. They focused on making sure new cancer treatments truly benefit patients.
Maya emphasized the importance of giving policymakers the right tools and data for funding decisions, and highlighted the need to listen to patients. She learned a lot from her panel and plans to bring these insights back to her team.
In addition, she connected with organizations like the European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer to discuss ways to engage more patients and clinicians in joint assessments under the HTAR.
Dario Trapani also shared his enthusiasm for the event, noting the value of discussing future policy decisions on cancer drugs with leaders from the European Commission, including a case study from Italy on cancer biomarker strategies.
Recent statistics show that around 1 in 2 people will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in their lives, making these discussions critical. Additionally, a recent survey indicated that 78% of patients want their experiences to be considered in healthcare decisions, revealing a strong desire for patient involvement.
In healthcare, the trending hashtag #PatientVoice represents the rising demand for patient-centric approaches in treatment developments. Engaging patients not only leads to better outcomes but can also improve the effectiveness of new therapies.
Overall, events like ESMO25 are vital for innovators in cancer treatment, ensuring that their work aligns closely with the needs of patients. The discussions and collaborations sparked at such meetings can help shape a more effective and responsive healthcare landscape.
For more detailed insights into the importance of patient feedback in health technology assessments, you can read this WHO report.
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