Belgium Cervical Cancer Screening Programme
Belgium: Screening Campaign Country Cervical Cancer Screening Programme What is the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme? In Flanders, women aged 25 to 64 are invited to take part in the Cervical Cancer Screening Programme, organised by the Flemish Government.The programme offers a free smear test (Pap test) every three years to detect early cell changes before […]
Towards Smarter, More Precise and More Effective Healthcare – Insights from the Conference on Personalised Cancer Screening in Riga, Latvia
Latvia, Riga, 08-10-2025 Towards Smarter, More Precise and More Effective Healthcare – Insights from the Conference on Personalised Cancer Screening in Riga, Latvia Insights from the Conference on Personalised Cancer Screening in Riga, Latvia On 8 October, the international conference “Personalised Cancer Screening – Lessons Learned and the Way Forward” took place in Riga, at […]
International Brain Tumour Awareness Week
Saturday, 25 October to Saturday, 1 November 2025 International Brain Tumour Awareness Week The 17th edition of the International Brain Tumour Awareness Week, organised by the International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA), aims to raise global awareness about brain tumours, emphasising the importance of early diagnosis, research, and international collaboration. Throughout the week, events, conferences, and […]
EUnetCCC Annual Meeting 2025: Shaping the Future of Cancer Care, Research, and Education in Europe
CNIT Forest, Paris-La Défense, 6–7 November 2025 EUnetCCC Annual Meeting 2025: Shaping the Future of Cancer Care, Research, and Education in Europe The European Network of Comprehensive Cancer Centres (EUnetCCC) is pleased to announce its first Annual Meeting, taking place on 6–7 November 2025 at the CNIT Forest, Paris-La Défense. This inaugural event, organised under […]
Belgium Advances Cervical Cancer Prevention with HPV-Based Screening
Belgium Advances Cervical Cancer Prevention with HPV-Based Screening Transitioning from Pap test screening to primary HPV-based screening Belgium Advances Cervical Cancer Prevention with HPV-Based Screening Brussels, Belgium — Effective 1 January 2025, Belgium has officially transitioned from cytology-based (Pap test) screening to primary HPV-based screening for cervical cancer. This marks a major advancement in evidence-based […]
IARC marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025
IARC marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Highlighting recent research and global commitments for breast cancer control IARC marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 by showcasing the latest global evidence and renewing its call for equitable access to early diagnosis and […]
International Conference in Riga on Personalised Cancer Screening Brings Together Europe’s Leading Experts
Latvia, Riga, 08-10-2025 International Conference in Riga on Personalised Cancer Screening Brings Together Europe’s Leading Experts Personalised Cancer Screening Conference On 8 October, the international conference “Personalised Cancer Screening – Lessons Learned and the Way Forward” took place at the University of Latvia in Riga. Organised as part of the EUCanScreen Joint Action, the […]
Marketing bans – the role of advertising in alcohol consumption
24.09.2025 Marketing bans – the role of advertising in alcohol consumption WHO/Europe and IARC examine the impact of alcohol marketing on cancer risk. Advertising in alcohol consumption On 24 September 2025, WHO/Europe and IARC organized a webinar exploring the impact of alcohol advertising on consumption patterns, with a focus on cancer prevention. Alcohol is […]
IARC – Joining new global oral cancer screening network
IARC – Joining new global oral cancer screening network An international call to strengthen collaboration in oral cancer early detection Oral Cancer Screening A new global oral cancer screening network was launched on 29 September 2025 to connect researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals. The initiative, promoted by IARC’s Oral Cancer Team, addresses the urgent […]
IARC launches public consultation on cervical cancer screening approaches
IARC launches public consultation on cervical cancer screening approaches Stakeholder consultation on innovative screening methods for cervical cancer Cervical Cancer Screening On 30 September 2025, IARC opened a global consultation to gather expert and stakeholder input on future cervical cancer screening strategies. Cervical cancer, largely preventable through HPV vaccination and timely testing, still causes significant […]