BreastCheck: Saving lives and advancing breast cancer screening in Ireland for 25 years
BreastCheck Saving lives and advancing breast cancer screening in Ireland for 25 years Launched in February 2000, BreastCheck is Ireland’s free national breast screening programme and is part of the HSE’s National Screening Service. The programme was set up to reduce the number of deaths from breast cancer in Ireland. At that time, the number […]
Towards Smarter, More Precise and More Effective Healthcare – Insights from the Conference on Personalised Cancer Screening in Riga, Latvia
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IARC marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025
IARC marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Highlighting recent research and global commitments for breast cancer control IARC marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 by showcasing the latest global evidence and renewing its call for equitable access to early diagnosis and […]
International Conference in Riga on Personalised Cancer Screening Brings Together Europe’s Leading Experts
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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 […]
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 […]
New IARC framework for regional cancer prevention codes
New IARC framework for regional cancer prevention codes Methodology released for developing regional Codes within the World Code Against Cancer Framework Cancer prevention codes IARC published a methodological document to support regions and countries in developing localized “Cancer Codes” within the broader World Code Against Cancer Framework. These codes aim to provide practical, evidence-based, and […]
BMI increases breast cancer risk in post menopausal women
BMI increases breast cancer risk in post menopausal women Weight gain of 4.5 kg/m² linked to up to 31% higher cancer risk with cardiovascular disease. BMI breast cancer risk On 7 July 2025, IARC released data indicating that a 4.5 kg/m² increase in BMI was associated with a 13% higher breast cancer risk among post‑menopausal […]
EU Country Cancer Profiles 2025: Strategies in Europe
Climate action paired with Cancer Prevention Climate change mitigation and synergies with primary cancer prevention in Europe: time to implement opportunities Climate action for Cancer Prevention On 22 July 2025, IARC released a report highlighting the opportunities to align climate mitigation actions with primary cancer prevention in Europe. Based on the 4th Edition of the […]
Plant based diets linked to reduced breast cancer risk
Plant based diets linked to reduced breast cancer risk Healthy plant based diets associated with 11% lower post menopausal breast cancer risk A new study by scientists from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and partner institutions examined the association between plant-based dietary patterns and breast cancer risk, using data from the European […]
