Improving Cervical Cancer Prevention: Colposcopy Specialist Trainer Course Held in Riga
Improving Cervical Cancer Prevention: Colposcopy Specialist Trainer Course Held in Riga A Significant Step Forward In Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening A Significant Step Forward In Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening On 31 October 2025, Riga hosted an international colposcopy trainer course, marking a Significant Step Forward In Strengthening Cervical Cancer Screening and education across the region. […]
From Data Access Barriers to Federated Solutions
From Data Access Barriers to Federated Solutions EUCanScreen Unveils EHDS-Compliant Governance Model MS31 Following the recent reflection by the Finnish Cancer Registry on how the “data access bottleneck”—rather than a lack of science—is the primary hurdle for improving cancer screening in Europe, the EUCanScreen project has taken a decisive step forward. With the publication of […]
The CDPC At the Baltic Congress in Latvia
The CDPC At the Baltic Congress of Laboratory Medicine in Latvia Progress in the Implementation of Organised Cancer Screening CDPC On 14-16 May, the Baltic Congress of Laboratory Medicine took place, where CDPC presented progress in the implementation of organised cervical and colorectal cancer screening in Latvia, in accordance with European Commission guidelines and recommendations […]
Latvia Improves Cancer Screening Programme Evaluation by Refining Indicator Methodology and Data Visualisations
Latvia Improves Cancer Screening Programme Evaluation by Refining Indicator Methodology and Data Visualisations Ensuring a More Consistent and Comparable Framework for Programme Evaluation. The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control of Latvia (CDPC) The Centre for Disease Prevention and Control of Latvia (CDPC) has refined its approach to monitoring and evaluating nationally organised cancer screening […]
Turn Your Back on Cancer
Turn Your Back on Cancer November 2025 – March 2026 About the “Turn Your Back on Cancer” Campaign The campaign ran from November 2025 to March 2026 and aimed at raising awareness of the possibilities of population-based cancer screening programmes. Communication Strategy A comprehensive communication strategy was implemented to integrate the topic of cancer screening […]
Updated European Recommendations on Cervical Screening at EUROGIN 2026
Updated European Recommendations on Cervical Screening at EUROGIN 2026 New European Screening Recommendations Reflect the Impact of HPV Vaccination on Population Risk EUROGIN 2026 IARC announces updated European recommendations on cervical cancer screening at EUROGIN 2026. The recommendations introduce tailored strategies for vaccinated populations. Vaccination For cohorts with high vaccination coverage, screening intervals can be […]
Mathematical Modelling to Support Decision-making in the HPV Field
Mathematical Modelling to Support Decision-making in the HPV Field The Benefits of HPV Vaccination Mathematical Modelling The Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare has applied mathematical modelling to support decision-making in the HPV field for many years. More than 15 years ago, when evaluating the introduction of the HPV vaccination programme for girls, the analysis […]
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 […]