Breast Cancer Screening in Hungary
Breast Cancer Screening in Hungary Since 2002, Hungary has operated an organized, population-based breast cancer screening program that provides mammography every two years for asymptomatic women aged 45 to 65. The program aims to detect breast cancer early. This is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women in Hungary as well. […]
Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hungary
Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hungary Although colorectal cancer screening had previously existed in Hungary in the form of pilot projects, it was only officially introduced as a nationwide organized program in January 2025, following a government decree issued in 2024. This marks a significant advancement in the early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer. The […]
Hungary in the EUCanScreen Spotlight – July 2025
Hungary in the EUCanScreen Spotlight – July 2025 In July 2025, Hungary takes the spotlight in the EUCanScreen project, highlighting its commitment to the development and implementation of high-quality, evidence-based cancer screening programmes. As one of the participating countries in this joint action, Hungary contributes both strategic direction and practical expertise to the advancement of […]
The Netherlands Spotlight: Leading the Way in Quantitative Evaluation of Screening Programs
The Netherlands Spotlight: Leading the Way in Quantitative Evaluation of Screening Programs This month’s country spotlight is on the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a leading country in Europe in implementing cancer screening, with active and centralized programs for cervical cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer, as well as ongoing pilots for lung cancer screening. Accompanying […]
‘’Do it today’’, how a social first campaign from the Netherlands helps to take action
Netherlands screening campaign country ‘’Do it today’’, how a social first campaign helps to take action ‘’Do it today’’, how a social first campaign helps to take action Over the past two years, a social-first campaign has been running in the Netherlands to inform young women about cervical cancer. The initiators are Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland (Dutch […]
Accessible health information for cancer screening programs
Accessible health information for cancer screening programs Best-practice from the Netherlands In the Netherlands, participation in national cancer screening programs for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer has been declining for some time. Participation is particularly low among people with limited health literacy. To address this, a three-year project is being run focused on improving the […]
Professor Marcis Leja presented the TOGAS and EUCanScreen Joint Action Projects at the Cancer Mission Fair in Warsaw
Poland, Warsaw, 20.05.2025 – 22.05.2025 Professor Marcis Leja presented the TOGAS and EUCanScreen Joint Action Projects at the Cancer Mission Fair in Warsaw The first Cancer Mission Fair, part of the European Cancer Mission Synergies initiative, took place in Warsaw, Poland, from 20 to 22 May 2025. During the ‘Prevention and Early Detection’ session, Professor […]
Equity and Innovation in Cancer Treatment: A Bridge Between Hope and Action in Europe
Latvia, Riga, 20.05.2025 Equity and Innovation in Cancer Treatment: A Bridge Between Hope and Action in Europe On Tuesday, 20 May, the European Congress of Patient Organisations, titled ‘Equality, Accessibility and Innovation in Cancer Care in the EU’, took place in Riga. Attendees, including patients, doctors, researchers and policymakers, emphasised that the current disparities in […]
A New Era for Cancer Screening Governance in Europe
Italy, Turin, 13.05.2025 A New Era for Cancer Screening Governance in Europe Official meeting of the Governmental Advisory Board (GAB) As part of the EUCanScreen Consortium event in Turin, the first official meeting of the Governmental Advisory Board (GAB) was held on 13th of May 2025. The meeting brought together representatives from national health ministries […]
EUCanScreen General Meeting in Turin
Italy, Turin, 13.05.2025 EUCanScreen General Meeting in Turin General meeting & governance body sessions The event will be structured over three days, focusing on strategic discussions, governance, and collaborative sessions to enhance synergy across WP and Tasks. This meeting is a significant chance to ensure strategic alignment between work packages and joint actions, review ongoing […]