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 […]
Finland in the Spotlight – Long Traditions and High Attendance in Cancer Screening Programmes
Finland in the Spotlight Long Traditions and High Attendance in Cancer Screening Programmes Screening Campaign Country – March 2026 Finland is honoured to serve as the Spotlight Country for March 2026 in the EUCanScreen Joint Action. Finland participates in several EUCanScreen work packages providing versatile expertise and valuable data from reliable and extensive Finnish Cancer […]
New Scientific Evidence Strengthens the European Code Against Cancer
New Scientific Evidence Strengthens the European Code Against Cancer Updated research supports prevention recommendations across Europe IARC The International Agency for Research on Cancer published new scientific papers outlining the evidence base behind the European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition (ECAC5). The Code has been published in The Lancet Regional Health – Europe. The publications summarize […]
Colposcopy Training Masterclass in Riga
Colposcopy Training Masterclass in Riga A Step Towards Unified and High-Quality Cervical Cancer Prevention Across Europe Colposcopy Training Masterclass in Riga At the end of October, the Riga Stradins University (RSU) Institute of Public Health hosted a masterclass for colposcopy training specialists as part of the project Implementation of cancer screening programmes (EUCanScreen). The training […]
Health in Europe: Joint Actions, Joint Future
Health in Europe: Joint Actions, Joint Future Denmark hosting European collaboration on health under the EU Presidency Health in Europe: Joint Actions, Joint Future We were delighted to host the international event “Health in Europe: Joint Actions, Joint Future” in Denmark as part of the Danish EU Presidency. Organised by the Region of Southern Denmark […]
EUHPP Live Webinar: Cancer Mission Diagnosis and Treatment (Refractory Cancers and Diagnostics)
EUHPP Live Webinar: Cancer Mission Diagnosis and Treatment (Refractory Cancers and Diagnostics) EUHPP Live Webinar: Cancer Mission Diagnosis and Treatment (Refractory Cancers and Diagnostics) 3 November 2025 The EU Cancer Mission Secretariat hosted a project cluster policy webinar exploring how to leverage EU funding and project outcomes in the area of Diagnosis & Treatment (the […]
The science is clear: smart alcohol policies can prevent cancer
The science is clear: smart alcohol policies can prevent cancer New WHO–IARC evidence guiding alcohol-related cancer prevention WHO and IARC launch new evidence confirming that strong alcohol policies can prevent cancer On 14–15 October 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO/Europe) and the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) launched Volume 20 of the IARC […]
Adiposity, mortality, and disease risk: insights from bioimpedance analysis and magnetic resonance imaging
Adiposity, mortality, and disease risk: insights from bioimpedance analysis and magnetic resonance imaging New study by IARC in collaboration with Centre Léon Bérard and the University of Regensburg Quantifying body fat and its association with cancer and mortality A new study coordinated by IARC and international partners examined the relationship between measures of body fatness […]
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 […]
Marketing bans – the role of advertising in alcohol consumption
24.09.2025 Marketing bans – the role of advertising in alcohol consumption WHO/Europe and IARC examine the impact of alcohol marketing on cancer risk. Advertising in alcohol consumption On 24 September 2025, WHO/Europe and IARC organized a webinar exploring the impact of alcohol advertising on consumption patterns, with a focus on cancer prevention. Alcohol is […]