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 […]
EU Cancer Mission & Japan’s Cancer Centre team up at Osaka Expo
EU Cancer Mission & Japan’s Cancer Centre team up at Osaka Expo EU Cancer Mission and Japan’s National Cancer Centre join forces at Osaka Expo to tackle cancer together Osaka Expo 2025 On 16 July 2025, the EU Cancer Mission and Japan’s National Cancer Centre hosted a collaborative event at the EU Pavilion during Expo […]
Climate action paired with Cancer Prevention
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 […]
Alcohol Labeling: WHO Europe’s Position on Health Transparency
Alcohol Labeling: WHO Europe’s Position on Health Transparency Video: WHO Europe Urges Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Labels On 3 July 2025, WHO/Europe proposed that all alcoholic beverages sold in the EU carry clear warnings about cancer risks. The recommendation is based on consolidated data linking alcohol consumption to several cancers, including liver, breast, and colorectal […]