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 […]
CervicalScreen Norway: Advancing cervical cancer prevention through innovation and research
CervicalScreen Norway: Advancing cervical cancer prevention through innovation and research CervicalScreen Norway (Livmorhalsprogrammet) is managed by the Cancer Registry of Norway, which operates under the Norwegian Institute of Public Health. It offers screening to women aged 25 to 69, providing an organised and accessible approach to detection of premalignant cervical lesions and prevention of cervical […]
EUCanScreen Consortium Meeting & Collaborative Sessions
Turin, Italy, 12-14.05.2025 EUCanScreen Consortium Meeting & Collaborative Sessions We are pleased to announce the upcoming EUCanScreen Consortium Meeting & Collaborative Sessions, which will be held from 12 to 14 May 2025, in the beautiful city of Turin, Italy. This event promises to be a great chance for the consortium to collaborate, share knowledge, and […]
The Norwegian Team in EUCanScreen
The Norwegian Team in EUCanScreen The Norwegian team participating in the EUCanScreen Joint Action consists of experts from the Cancer Registry of Norway, contributing to multiple work packages (WPs) with their specialised knowledge in cancer screening and epidemiology. Mari Nygård Leading efforts in reducing inequalities in cancer screening As the Head of the Department of […]
