ECHoS Project Concludes First Phase with 17 National Cancer Mission Hubs Established

ECHoS final event group photo

ECHoS Project Concludes First Phase with 17 National Cancer Mission Hubs Established From the ECHoS Final Meeting in St Julian’s, Malta, 23–24 June 2026 ECHoS Holds Final Meeting in St Julian’s, Malta On 23–24 June, the European project ECHoS (Establishing Cancer Mission Hubs: Networks and Synergies) held its final meeting in St Julian’s, Malta, bringing […]

Primary Health Care at the Heart of Prevention and Early Risk Detection

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Primary Health Care at the Heart of Prevention and Early Risk Detection Insights from the 3rd Synergies Forum in Athens Primary Health Care at the Heart of Prevention and Early Risk Detection During his presentation at the 3rd Synergies Forum on Cancer Policy, Research & Funding Strategies, held in Athens from 29 June to 1 […]

Collaboration Belgian Cancer Registry & Belgian Partners for Better Cancer Screening

Close collaboration between the Belgian Cancer Registry (BCR) and the other Belgian partners in improving cancer screening in Belgium

Collaboration Belgian Cancer Registry & Belgian Partners for Better Cancer Screening How the BCR Strengthens Cancer Screening Through Collaboration The BCR works closely with hospitals and laboratories in the context of cancer registration. In the context of screening, collaboration with other partners deserves to be highlighted 🤝: the Intermutualistic Agency[1] and regional screening organizations and […]

Strengthening data sharing and screening monitoring in Belgium

Strengthening data sharing and screening monitoring in Belgium

Strengthening Data Sharing and Screening Monitoring in Belgium How Belgian Partners Are Strengthening Data Sharing and Monitoring for Cancer Screening Strengthening Collaboration for Data Quality in Belgium High-quality screening programmes depend on robust data systems that enable continuous monitoring, evaluation and quality improvement. In Belgium, collaboration between the Belgian Cancer Registry and the regional screening […]

Strengthening Links Between Screening and Prevention in Europe

Stregthening the link Between Screening and prevention

Strengthening Links Between Screening and Prevention in Europe How EUCanScreen is integrating health promotion into screening pathways Exploring New Pathways Cancer screening programmes offer an important opportunity to engage citizens in broader cancer prevention efforts. Through activities within EUCanScreen, Sciensano as leads of task 9.6, with our co-leads at UNICANCER and Centre Léon Bérard in […]

Contract Assignment: Announcement οf the Results

Contract Assignment

Announcement of the Final Results of the Proceedings No. 39959/20-05-2026, Call for Expressions of Interest for the Contract Assignment (Project Contract), in the Framework of the Implementation of the EUCanScreen Joint Action (AΔA: ΡΓ4Ν469ΗΔΜ-ΛΛΕ) Download…

Increasing Participation in Hard-To-Reach Groups in Belgium Through the COMET Trial

Increasing Participation In Hard To Reach Groups In Belgium Through The COMET Trial

Increasing Participation in Hard-To-Reach Groups in Belgium Through the COMET Trial Improve Cervical Cancer Screening Participation The COMET Project High participation is essential for cancer screening programmes to achieve their full public health impact. However, we know that some groups are at a disadvantage and their participation remains low. A new research initiative, the COMET […]

Belgium: Exploring New Opportunities for Cancer Screening

Belgium: Exploring new opportunities for cancer screening

Belgium: Exploring New Opportunities For Cancer Screening The first paper published in the Joint Action underlines Belgium’s expertise in new opportunities for cancer screening, particularly lung cancer screening. This narrative review, published by colleagues at Antwerp University Hospital, outlined the emerging best practices on integrating smoking cessation with lung cancer screening, highlighting both opportunities and […]