Finland in the Spotlight – Long Traditions and High Attendance in Cancer Screening Programmes
Finland in the Spotlight Long Traditions and High Attendance in Cancer Screening Programmes Screening Campaign Country – March 2026 Finland is honoured to serve as the Spotlight Country for March 2026 in the EUCanScreen Joint Action. Finland participates in several EUCanScreen work packages providing versatile expertise and valuable data from reliable and extensive Finnish Cancer […]
Cancer Screening Programmes in Germany
Cancer Screening Programmes in Germany Robert Koch Institute The Mammography Screening Program The mammography screening programme was the first organized screening program to be implemented nationwide in Germany in 2009. Currently, all women between the ages of 50 and 75 receive a free mammogram every two years . The costs of mammograms for breast cancer […]
EUCanScreen at the German Cancer Congress 2026
EUCanScreen at the German Cancer Congress 2026 Robert Koch Institute The German Cancer Congress The German Cancer Congress is the largest cancer conference in the German-speaking region and took place in Berlin from February 18 to 21, 2026. The Robert Koch Institute The Robert Koch Institute, as the competent authority for Germany for EUCanScreen, […]
The National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Iceland
The National Cervical Cancer Screening Programme in Iceland A Long-standing Cervical Cancer Screening Programme An Organised Cervical Cervical Screening Programme Iceland has provided organised cervical cancer screening since 1964, with the aim of reducing incidence and mortality through early detection and timely treatment. Initially managed by the Icelandic Cancer Society, the programme has been coordinated […]
The National Breast Cancer Screening Programme in Iceland
The National Breast Cancer Screening Programme in Iceland Iceland is working to make breast cancer screening easy, inclusive, and accessible to all Early Detection Population-based breast cancer screening using mammography has been offered to women in Iceland since 1987, with the objective of reducing breast cancer mortality through early detection. National Guidelines Until 2021, the […]
Make Time for Yourself – Get Your Breasts Checked
Make Time for Yourself – Get Your Breasts Checked Campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Make time for yourself – book a breast screening appointment Breast Cancer Awareness Month In October 2025, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Screening Coordination Centre in Iceland launched a campaign to remind women of the importance of […]
Cervical Screening – Piece of Cake!
Cervical Screening – Piece of Cake!! Campaign during Cervical Cancer Awareness Month Cervical Screening January marks Cervical Cancer Awareness Month. In recognition of this, the Capital Area Cancer Society of Iceland, in collaboration with the Cancer Screening Coordination Centre and other stakeholders, launched a campaign to promote cervical screening. The campaign specifically targeted younger women […]
Iceland Launches Pilot Phase of Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening
Iceland Launches Pilot Phase of Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Iceland took a major step in public health Information brochure, FIT kit with instructions, and a prepaid return envelope A Major Step in Public Health In 2025, Iceland reached an important public health milestone with the launch of the first pilot phase of a population-based colorectal […]
Go raibh míle maith agaibh! – Ireland finishes their EUCanScreen Month
Go raibh míle maith agaibh! Ireland finishes their EUCanScreen Month Thanks The Department of Health and our partners would like to thank everyone for following along throughout Ireland’s Spotlight Month. Ireland is committed to not only reducing cancer rates, but also providing the best of care to any person throughout their cancer journey. We also […]
Future Planning
Future Planning Ireland is committed to delivering world-class cancer screening services A Collaborative Approach Ireland is committed to delivering world-class cancer screening services. Our involvement in the EUCanScreen Joint Action and partnership with other member states and IARC is a key enabler of this. Our approach is deeply collaborative, engaging patients, the public, clinicians, researchers, and […]