WS on barriers to participation and implementation of colorectal cancer screening programmes in Vienna
Vienna, Austria, 31.03.2025 – 01.04.2025 JA EUCanScreen – WS on barriers to participation and implementation of colorectal cancer screening programmes in Vienna (Task 6.2) Workshop on barriers and facilitators in the piloting and implementing phase of CRC Screening programmes Agenda
EUCanScreen Project Participants Held the “Minimally Invasive Technologies in Urology” Conference
Yaremche, Ukraine, March 2025 EUCanScreen Project Participants Held the “Minimally Invasive Technologies in Urology” Conference, Presenting the Project and Discussing the Importance of Improving Cancer Screening Programs The scientific and practical conference “Minimally Invasive Technologies in Urology” took place in Yaremche, Ivano-Frankivsk region. The event was organized by the Association of Urologists of Ukraine with […]
Norwegian government launches new national cancer strategy
Norwegian government launches new national cancer strategy Joint efforts against cancer: National cancer strategy (2025–2035) The Norwegian government has introduced a comprehensive national cancer strategy, “Joint efforts against cancer: National cancer strategy (2025–2035),” outlining the country’s plan to combat cancer over the next decade. Read the full strategy (in Norwegian). Implementation period The strategy is […]
The European Health Data Space and how IACS is helping to beat cancer
The European Health Data Space and how IACS is helping to beat cancer. A new regulation to access health data in Europe The European Health Data Space (EHDS), with its final text published in the Official Journal of the EU on March 5th, is a landmark initiative by the European Union aimed at transforming healthcare […]
HUMV and IDIVAL highly committed with cancer prevention and screening
HUMV and IDIVAL highly committed with cancer prevention and screening Santander, Cantabria (Spain) The Marqués de Valdecilla University Hospital and IDIVAL (Santander, Cantabria, Spain) are highly committed with the prevention and early detection of cancer through the participation in EUCanScreen. Since June 1, 2024, the Marqués de Valdecilla Research Institute (IDIVAL) and University Hospital (HUMV) […]
Spain leads EUCanScreen’s communications for March 2025
Spain leads EUCanScreen’s communications for March 2025 Stay tuned for more news on Spain’s Cancer Screening updates! Spain has been selected as the Screening Campaign Country of the month for March 2025. The Catalan Institute of Oncology (ICO) was assigned as the Competent Authority representing Spain. There are five Spanish Affiliated Entities participating in EUCanScreen: […]
ColorectalScreen Norway: A program for early detection of colorectal cancer
ColorectalScreen Norway: A program for early detection of colorectal cancer ColorectalScreen Norway has recently been implemented nationwide. The goal of the program is to reduce colorectal cancer-related mortality, by identifying cases at an early stage when treatment is most effective. The screening program was launched in 2022 and has gradually been implemented across the country. […]
Boosting cancer screening with mobile games: The success of Norway’s FightHPV app
Boosting cancer screening with mobile games: The success of Norway’s FightHPV app Norway has been exploring digital health innovation with the FightHPV mobile game, developed by the researchers at the Cancer Registry of Norway. The game app increased cervical cancer screening participation among women who played through educating with engaging puzzles, reinforced text explanations, interactive […]
#SjekkDeg: The campaign that’s getting Norwegian women screened
#SjekkDeg: The campaign that’s getting Norwegian women screened Photo credit: Jorunn Valle Nilsen Every January, Norway launches the #SjekkDeg campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at increasing awareness about cervical cancer and encouraging women to participate in regular cervical cancer screening. The name, which translates to “#CheckYourself,” is a clear and compelling call to action. Since […]
BreastScreen Norway
BreastScreen Norway BreastScreen Norway (Mammografiprogrammet) is a population-based, nation-wide screening program for breast cancer. The program offers biennial mammographic screening to all women aged 50-69, based on their personal identification number. The program aims to detect breast cancer at an early stage, reducing mortality from the disease and enabling less invasive treatments. As part of […]
