Toward Lung Cancer Screening in France: The IMPULSION Pilot Program
Toward Lung Cancer Screening in France The IMPULSION Pilot Program Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in France, with 30,900 deaths recorded in 2022. Tobacco use is responsible for nearly 80% of diagnosed cases. In 2022, the Haute Autorité de Santé recommended the launch of a pilot program using low-dose […]
Reminder: PMNET Forum 2025 – October 9-10, Riga Latvia
Latvia, Riga, 09.10.2025- 10.10.2025 PMNET Forum 2025 in Riga To improve patient care and outcomes by promoting development and adoption of Precision Medicine Program and Registration
Webinar on alcohol availability policies
Webinar, September 2025 Webinar on alcohol availability policies regulating access to reduce consumption Alcohol availability policies WHO Europe, in partnership with IARC, organised a webinar exploring how limiting the availability of alcohol can reduce consumption and cancer risk. Speakers presented evidence showing that policies such as restricted sales hours, minimum pricing, and reduced retail outlets […]
Evidence-Based Approaches to HPV Screening Implementation
e-oncologia Advancing Cancer Prevention Through Education Evidence-Based Approaches to HPV Screening Implementation Cervical cancer screening is evolving globally due to advances in HPV-based testing, self-sampling, and widespread HPV vaccination. Register Now Course Information This comprehensive online course provides healthcare providers with the latest evidence and practical tools to enhance HPV-based screening, quality assurance, and programme […]
Survival deficits in young women with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa
Survival deficits in young women with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa Disparities in outcomes Υoung women with breast cancer An IARC-led cohort study revealed striking survival gaps for young women diagnosed with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. Among more than 2,000 women followed in five countries, over 20% were under the age of 40, and […]
National Cervical Cancer Screening Program in France: Progress and Challenges
National Cervical Cancer Screening Program in France Progress and Challenges National Cervical Cancer Screening Program in France Established in 2018, the National Cervical Cancer Screening Program targets all women aged 25 to 65, including pregnant women, postmenopausal women, and women vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Each year, over 10 million women benefit from this […]
EUCanScreen Pilot Study on Gastric Cancer Risk Reduction Presented at TOGAS Conference
EUCanScreen Pilot Study on Gastric Cancer Risk Reduction Presented at TOGAS Conference On 11 September, the EUCanScreen pilot study on gastric cancer risk reduction during colorectal cancer screening was presented at the European Union’s project “Towards Gastric Cancer Screening” (TOGAS) Conference, held at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. The External Advisory Board […]
Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: Trends, Access, and Innovations
Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Trends, Access, and Innovations Colorectal Cancer Screening Program Launched in 2010, the French National Organized Colorectal Cancer Screening Program aims to reduce mortality from colorectal cancer through early detection and timely treatment of precancerous lesions. The participation rate was of 32.1% during the 2010-2011 period, and 29.6% in 2023-2024, a […]
Organized Breast Cancer Screening Program in France: Participation Trends and Perspectives
Organized Breast Cancer Screening Program in France Participation Trends and Perspectives Organized Breast Cancer Screening Program in France Organized breast cancer screening was rolled out in France in 2004. Aimed at detecting the most common and deadliest cancer among women, the program has experienced a gradual decline in participation rates over the past decade, across […]
Lung Cancer Screening with Low-Dose CT: European Training Courses for Early-Career Radiologists
Lung Cancer Screening with Low-Dose CT – EUCanScreen Training Course EUCanScreen Improving Cancer Detection Through Education Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT: a practical approach 3-day in-person European training course for early-career radiologists General Information About the Course DO NOT MISS THIS UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY! We invite early-career radiologists from across Europe to join our upcoming […]