Nutrition, Prevention and Cancer

The conference “WOMAN = STRENGTH – FIGHT – LIFE: Light on Breast Cancer Prevention” took place on 22 October 2025 at the Hellenic Cancer Society, Achaia Branch, in Greece.

Professor Apostolos Vantarakis delivered a lecture focusing on the crucial relationship between nutrition, prevention, and cancer, within the broader context of modern oncology. Today, oncology is experiencing the most productive and transformative period in its history, with an unprecedented volume of new scientific knowledge continuously emerging. This rapid progress is reshaping our understanding of cancer and revolutionizing prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

Professor Vantarakis highlighted how this scientific “revolution” increases the need for timely, reliable, and accessible information—both for the scientific community and for society as a whole. His lecture aimed to present key developments in research related to diet, lifestyle, and cancer screening, emphasizing their role in early detection and cancer prevention.

A central objective of the lecture was to bring younger scientists into closer contact with the advancements of modern oncology, encouraging them to engage with the evolving field, understand the importance of organized screening programmes, and contribute to the long-term vision:
A future where cancer can be prevented, detected early, and ultimately eliminated from modern societies.