IARC & JRC call for cervical cancer QA experts
IARC & JRC call for cervical cancer QA experts IARC and the European Commission’s JRC launch call for experts for quality assurance scheme for cervical cancer care QA On 23 July 2025, IARC and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre launched a call for experts to develop a quality‑assurance (QA) scheme for cervical cancer care […]
IARC and Egypt: progress in Hepatitis C elimination and liver cancer prevention
IARC and Egypt celebrate progress in Hepatitis C elimination and liver cancer prevention Egypt achieves “gold tier” status in hepatitis C elimination Hepatitis C & Liver Cancer Prevention At a joint event in Cairo, IARC recognized Egypt’s exceptional progress in eliminating Hepatitis C, becoming the first country to achieve WHO’s “gold tier” status. This represents […]
Supporting Smoking Cessation as Part of Lung Cancer Screening – Hungary Leads with a New Protocol and Pilot
Supporting Smoking Cessation as Part of Lung Cancer Screening – Hungary Leads with a New Protocol and Pilot WP 8 As part of Work Package 8.5 of the EUCanScreen project, Hungary is collaborating in exploring how smoking cessation support can be effectively integrated into LDCT-based lung cancer screening. The National Korányi Institute of Pulmonology (NKIP) […]
Integrating Excellence: A Methodological Hub for Lung Cancer Solutions
Integrating Excellence: A Methodological Hub for Lung Cancer Solutions NKIP Lung cancer remains one of the most serious public health challenges across Europe, but progress is being made—thanks to institutions like Hungary’s National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology (NKIP). With over a century of expertise and a future-focused approach, the institute stands at the crossroads of […]
IARC-ESMO webinar series: Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer
Hungary in the EUCanScreen Spotlight – July 2025 In July 2025, Hungary takes the spotlight in the EUCanScreen project, highlighting its commitment to the development and implementation of high-quality, evidence-based cancer screening programmes. As one of the participating countries in this joint action, Hungary contributes both strategic direction and practical expertise to the advancement of […]
Raising Awareness and Promoting Understanding – COPD Educational Video from the Korányi Institute
Raising Awareness and Promoting Understanding – COPD Educational Video from the Korányi Institute NKIP As part of Hungary’s campaign month, the National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology is presenting a remarkable educational tool: a short COPD awareness video that clearly explains the nature of the disease, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection in […]
Organized Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Hungary
Organized Cervical Cancer Screening Program in Hungary Since 2003, Hungary has operated an organized, population-based cervical cancer screening program aimed at the early detection and prevention of cervical cancer. The program targets women aged 25 to 65, who receive a personalized invitation letter every three years to attend the screening. The primary method of examination […]
The Cancer Atlas, Fourth Edition
The Cancer Atlas, Fourth Edition IARC and ACS Launch a Landmark Publication for Global Cancer Control The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have officially launched The Cancer Atlas, Fourth Edition, a landmark publication designed to shape global strategies across the cancer control continuum. This edition provides a […]
Breast Cancer Screening in Hungary
Breast Cancer Screening in Hungary Since 2002, Hungary has operated an organized, population-based breast cancer screening program that provides mammography every two years for asymptomatic women aged 45 to 65. The program aims to detect breast cancer early. This is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women in Hungary as well. […]
Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hungary
Colorectal Cancer Screening in Hungary Although colorectal cancer screening had previously existed in Hungary in the form of pilot projects, it was only officially introduced as a nationwide organized program in January 2025, following a government decree issued in 2024. This marks a significant advancement in the early detection and prevention of colorectal cancer. The […]
