Addressing Gender Minorities in Cancer Screening Programmes
Addressing Gender Minorities in Cancer Screening Programmes Recent Survey by EUCanScreen Task 6.6 Gender Minorities Only 10 out of 25 European countries address gender minorities in the eligible population in their breast cancer screening programme. This was revealed in a recent survey conducted by EUCanScreen task 6.6. Changes to policies to expand eligibility criteria are […]
Knowledge on Differences in Screening-attendance Across Population Groups Can Aid in Improving Equal Participation
Knowledge on Differences in Screening-attendance Across Population Groups Can Aid in Improving Equal Participation Cancer Screening Limitations Addressing Barriers As part of the EUCanScreen Joint Action, Finland participates in a case study that aims to identify individual barriers and facilitators for attendance to the breast cancer screening programme. The Finnish Cancer Registry 💡The novelty and […]
Avoidable Cancer Deaths: a Population-Based Study
Avoidable Deaths Through the Primary Prevention, Early Detection, and Curative Treatment of Cancer Worldwide A Population-Based Study Available Public Health and Clinical Interventions The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has published new research estimating the global number of cancer deaths that could potentially be avoided through effective prevention measures, earlier diagnosis, and access […]
Finns are also among the most screening friendly people!
Finns are also among the most screening friendly people! Finland is not only the happiest country in the world. Finland Cancer Screening Programmes Finland is not only the happiest country in the world. Finns are also among the most screening‑friendly people! Participation rates in national cancer screening programmes are exceptionally high and reflect strong public […]
Cancer Screening Programmes in Germany
Cancer Screening Programmes in Germany Robert Koch Institute The Mammography Screening Program The mammography screening programme was the first organized screening program to be implemented nationwide in Germany in 2009. Currently, all women between the ages of 50 and 75 receive a free mammogram every two years . The costs of mammograms for breast cancer […]
The National Breast Cancer Screening Programme in Iceland
The National Breast Cancer Screening Programme in Iceland Iceland is working to make breast cancer screening easy, inclusive, and accessible to all Early Detection Population-based breast cancer screening using mammography has been offered to women in Iceland since 1987, with the objective of reducing breast cancer mortality through early detection. National Guidelines Until 2021, the […]
Make Time for Yourself – Get Your Breasts Checked
Make Time for Yourself – Get Your Breasts Checked Campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Make time for yourself – book a breast screening appointment Breast Cancer Awareness Month In October 2025, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Cancer Screening Coordination Centre in Iceland launched a campaign to remind women of the importance of […]
Raising awareness about cancer screening across Ireland: From personal stories to equity-driven campaigns
Raising awareness about cancer screening across Ireland From personal stories to equity-driven campaigns HSE National Screening Service Every year, in the HSE National Screening Service, we run national awareness campaigns to help people understand the importance of cancer screening – and to encourage them to take part when they’re invited. From eye-catching social media posts, […]
Transforming communications to improve health literacy in screening
Transforming communications to improve health literacy in screening Making sure everyone can find, understand and use our information HSE National Screening Service In Ireland’s HSE National Screening Service, we are transforming how we communicate to make sure everyone can find, understand and use our information. By focusing on health literacy, accessibility and inclusion, we are […]
Storytelling and screening Ireland’s inclusive work with Traveller communities to make cancer screening more accessible
Partnering with patients and the public to shape cancer screening services in Ireland Improving access to breast, cervical and bowel screening HSE National Screening Service Ireland’s HSE National Screening Service is committed to working with patients and the public to design and improve breast, cervical and bowel screening. Through our Patient and Public Partnership, we […]