On the basis of an overview as complete as possible of Cancer research in Europe, objectives of the project are to:

	Identify the fields, topics and research subjects where the lack of co-ordination of national activities is particularly detrimental for the progress of knowledge and the quality of care;
	Identify those specific fields, topics and research subjects where the awareness of the need, as well as the willingness and readiness to achieve a better co-ordination, are established enough as to make such an achievement likely;
	Explore the suitability, for this purpose, of the various support schemes available in the 6th Framework Programme (Co-ordination actions; ERA-NET schemes; “Article 169”);
	Explore, in particular, the interest and feasibility of an initiative based on “article 169” (participation of the EU into national research programmes jointly implemented);
	Help determine the means by which further exploring the possibilities and ways to progress in the direction of a better co-ordination (study, workshop, conference, survey);
	Give orientation on all the issues above raised and practical recommendations on the last points.