Source: European Parliament
B10‑0087/2024
Motion for a European Parliament resolution on Pink October
The European Parliament,
– having regard to Rule 149 of its Rules of Procedure,
– having regard to Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan,
A. whereas Pink October promotes breast cancer screening to detect tumours at an early stage, which improves the chances of remission and the possibility of conservative surgery;
B. whereas 90 % of breast cancer patients recover if it is detected early;
C. whereas screening rates are still low, however, and in France less than half of all women between the ages of 50 and 74 take part in the recommended screening;
D. whereas cancer detection rates are rising, particularly among younger women;
1. Highlights the growing shortage of medical services, which automatically reduces screening rates;
2. Urges the Member States to provide better breast services to reduce the delays faced by women and carry out mammograms more quickly;
3. Calls on the Commission to propose an initiative to combat tobacco addiction;
4. Instructs its President to forward this resolution to the Council and the Commission.