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 […]
Nollaig Shona Daoibh! – Ireland wishes you a very Happy Christmas.
Nollaig Shona Daoibh! Ireland wishes you a very Happy Christmas. The Department of Health in Ireland would like to wish all of our colleagues a very Happy Christmas and New Year. It has been a pleasure working alongside you all, and we hope to see you all again in 2026.
Prostate cancer Awareness (PRAISE-U)
Prostate cancer Awareness and Initiative for Screening in the European Union (PRAISE-U) PRAISE-U and Prostate Cancer Awareness The ‘PRostate cancer Awareness and Initiative in the EU’ (PRAISE-U) consortium, led by the European Association of Urology (EAU), is dedicated to reducing morbidity and mortality caused by prostate cancer in the EU. This project aims to provide […]
The Lung Health Check Pilot, November 2025
The Lung Health Check Pilot, November 2025 SOLACE Lung Cancer and Screening Lung cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in Ireland – this effect is largely driven by late diagnosis, where 4 in 5 patients are diagnosed with late stage disease. On the contrary, early-stage lung cancer has cure rates of 80-90% […]
