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 […]
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 […]
IARC – Joining new global oral cancer screening network
IARC – Joining new global oral cancer screening network An international call to strengthen collaboration in oral cancer early detection Oral Cancer Screening A new global oral cancer screening network was launched on 29 September 2025 to connect researchers, clinicians, and public health professionals. The initiative, promoted by IARC’s Oral Cancer Team, addresses the urgent […]
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 […]
Plant-based dietary patterns and age-specific risk of multimorbidity cancer
Plant-based dietary patterns and age-specific risk of multimorbidity of cancer and cardiometabolic diseases A prospective analysis — plant-based diets lower the risk of multimorbidity Plant-based dietary patterns In a new large-scale multinational study involving more than 400.000 women and men aged 35–70 years from six European countries, researchers at the IARC, in collaboration with the […]
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 […]
