Raising Awareness on Cancer Prevention and Screening Across Moldova

During the recent months, the Institute of Oncology of the Republic of Moldova continued its active involvement in public awareness and cancer prevention initiatives within the framework of EUCanScreen activities.

A national institutional conference focused on colorectal cancer screening, early diagnosis, and multidisciplinary treatment approaches was organized, bringing together oncologists, surgeons, gastroenterologists, family physicians, and public health specialists. The event emphasized the importance of population-based screening programmes and early detection strategies in improving oncological outcomes.

In parallel, several public awareness campaigns dedicated to skin cancer prevention and early diagnosis were conducted during the Skin Cancer Awareness Month. Educational materials and expert recommendations were disseminated through the official website of the Institute of Oncology and national media platforms.

The Institute of Oncology also contributed to national dissemination activities through multiple media appearances and interviews on national television and radio channels, highlighting the increasing incidence of skin cancer in the Republic of Moldova, risk factors associated with excessive sun exposure, and the importance of prevention and early dermatological evaluation.

Recent media participation included:

• Publications on the official Institute of Oncology website regarding colorectal cancer screening and skin cancer awareness campaigns;
• Interviews and public discussions broadcasted by national media outlets including Jurnal TV, Radio Moldova, and TV8.

These initiatives contributed to increasing public awareness regarding cancer prevention, screening participation, and timely access to oncological care in the Republic of Moldova.

Institute of Oncology Moldova – Colorectal Cancer Screening Initiative (available in Romanian/Moldavian)

Institute of Oncology Moldova – Skin Cancer Awareness Month (available in Moldavian)

Jurnal TV Interview on Skin Cancer Awareness (available in Moldavian)

Radio Moldova Coverage on Skin Cancer Cases (available in Moldavian)

TV8 Report on Increasing Skin Cancer Incidence (available in Moldavian)

Authors

Ruslan Baltaga, Marina Vitan, Corina Scerbatiuc