What if Improving Cancer Screening in Europe was not Limited by Science – but by Data Access?
What if Improving Cancer Screening in Europe was not Limited by Science – but by Data Access? Cancer Screening Limitations Addressing Barriers With modern computation enabling more risk-based and personalised screening pathways, the need for data keeps increasing. Yet, cancer screening data in Europe is fragmented, in silos and has different vocabularies and standards. A […]
EUCanScreen WP4: Sustainability Kick-off Meeting on Sustainable Cancer Screening Held in Bled
EUCanScreen WP4 Kick-off Meeting on Sustainable Cancer Screening Held in Bled Bled, Slovenia | 9–11 March 2026 Agenda Work Package 4 (WP4) Kick-off Meeting From 9 to 11 March 2026, partners of the EUCanScreen project gathered in Bled, Slovenia (among the supportive countries), for the Work Package 4 (WP4) Kick-off Meeting, focusing on sustainability in […]
Finns are also among the most screening friendly people!
Finns are also among the most screening friendly people! Finland is not only the happiest country in the world. Finland Cancer Screening Programmes Finland is not only the happiest country in the world. Finns are also among the most screening‑friendly people! Participation rates in national cancer screening programmes are exceptionally high and reflect strong public […]
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 […]
