Strengthening Synergy: Latvian Partners Unite to Advance Cancer Screening Excellence
Strengthening Synergy: Latvian Partners Unite to Advance Cancer Screening Excellence Cancer Screening On January 29, the RSU Anatomy Museum in Riga hosted a key meeting for the Latvian partners of the EUCanScreen Joint Action (Implementation of Cancer Screening Programmes). The event brought together representatives from Riga Stradins University (RSU), the University of Latvia, the Centre […]
Young Voices in Science: Tackling Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer
Young Voices in Science: Tackling Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Research On Early-Onset Colorectal Cancer Colorectal Screening WHO/Europe published a feature highlighting research on the increasing incidence of colorectal cancer among younger populations. The article focuses on emerging trends and the need to better understand risk factors and disease patterns. Click here to find out more details
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 […]
HSE Expands Bowel Screening
HSE Expands Bowel Screening 116,000 More People Eligible as HSE Expands Bowel Screening to Ages 57 and 71 BowelScreen Age Range This Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, HSE BowelScreen, Ireland’s free bowel screening programme has announced the fourth expansion of its eligible age range since 2023. From 1 April 2026, the HSE is offering screening to […]
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 […]
Iceland Launches Pilot Phase of Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening
Iceland Launches Pilot Phase of Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Iceland took a major step in public health Information brochure, FIT kit with instructions, and a prepaid return envelope A Major Step in Public Health In 2025, Iceland reached an important public health milestone with the launch of the first pilot phase of a population-based colorectal […]
Train the Colonoscopy Trainer (TCT) Course
Train Colonoscopy Trainers Course – EUCanScreen Call to Apply for Participation in the Train Colonoscopy Trainers Course Work Package 11.3 Short Description of the Course The Course aims to provide participants with the pedagogic skills to instruct beginners in colonoscopy during performing live endoscopic procedures. It provides a framework for effective teaching of endoscopy and […]