Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening Through Equity, Partnership and Community Outreach
Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening Through Equity, Partnership and Community Outreach A National Coalition And European Collaboration Built For The Whole Country CLARA – Cervical Cancer Control through Equitable Access to Quality Services is Romania’s newest national effort to strengthen its cervical cancer screening programme. Launched in December 2025 and running for 46 months, until October […]
Cancer Screening in Romania: Building a Network of Early Detection
Building a Network of Early Detection Romania’s Journey Towards Organized Cancer Screening Building a Network of Early Detection Cancer remains one of Romania’s most significant public health challenges. Around 300,000 people are currently living with a cancer diagnosis, while the risk of dying from cancer before the age of 75 is approximately 14%. In response, […]
Collaboration Belgian Cancer Registry & Belgian Partners for Better Cancer Screening
Collaboration Belgian Cancer Registry & Belgian Partners for Better Cancer Screening How the BCR Strengthens Cancer Screening Through Collaboration The BCR works closely with hospitals and laboratories in the context of cancer registration. In the context of screening, collaboration with other partners deserves to be highlighted 🤝: the Intermutualistic Agency[1] and regional screening organizations and […]
Strengthening data sharing and screening monitoring in Belgium
Strengthening Data Sharing and Screening Monitoring in Belgium How Belgian Partners Are Strengthening Data Sharing and Monitoring for Cancer Screening Strengthening Collaboration for Data Quality in Belgium High-quality screening programmes depend on robust data systems that enable continuous monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement. In Belgium, collaboration between the Belgian Cancer Registry and the regional screening […]
Strengthening Links Between Screening and Prevention in Europe
Strengthening Links Between Screening and Prevention in Europe How EUCanScreen is integrating health promotion into screening pathways Exploring New Pathways Cancer screening programmes offer an important opportunity to engage citizens in broader cancer prevention efforts. Through activities within EUCanScreen, Sciensano as leads of task 9.6, with our co-leads at UNICANCER and Centre Léon Bérard in […]
Increasing Participation in Hard-To-Reach Groups in Belgium Through the COMET Trial
Increasing Participation in Hard-To-Reach Groups in Belgium Through the COMET Trial Improve Cervical Cancer Screening Participation The COMET Project High participation is essential for cancer screening programmes to achieve their full public health impact. However, we know that some groups are at a disadvantage and their participation remains low. A new research initiative, the COMET […]
Belgium: Exploring New Opportunities for Cancer Screening
Belgium: Exploring New Opportunities For Cancer Screening The first paper published in the Joint Action underlines Belgium’s expertise in new opportunities for cancer screening, particularly lung cancer screening. This narrative review, published by colleagues at Antwerp University Hospital, outlined the emerging best practices on integrating smoking cessation with lung cancer screening, highlighting both opportunities and […]
Collaborating in Innovation for Effective, Quality Controlled, Equitable, & Patient-Centered Cancer Screening
Collaborating in Innovation for Effective, Quality Controlled, Equitable, & Patient-Centered Cancer Screening Three Screening Programmes Population-based Screening Programmes Belgium has three organised population-based screening programmes for breast, cervical and colorectal cancer. Due to the country’s federal structure, screening programmes are organised at the regional level by three screening organisations: BruPrev in the Brussels-Capital Region, the […]
Clinical University Hospitals in Latvia Implement Unified Oncology Data Exchange Platform
Clinical University Hospitals in Latvia Implement Unified Oncology Data Exchange Platform Latvia Reaches a Milestone in Digital Oncology Care Latvia Reaches a Milestone in Digital Oncology Care On 31 May this year, a major milestone in the digital transformation of oncology care in Latvia is set be reached with the conclusion of the project “Development […]
Improving Cervical Cancer Prevention: Colposcopy Specialist Trainer Course Held in Riga
Improving Cervical Cancer Prevention: Colposcopy Specialist Trainer Course Held in Riga A Significant Step Forward In Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening A Significant Step Forward In Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening On 31 October 2025, Riga hosted an international colposcopy trainer course, marking a Significant Step Forward In Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening and education across the region. […]
