Raising Awareness and Promoting Understanding – COPD Educational Video from the Korányi Institute
Raising Awareness and Promoting Understanding – COPD Educational Video from the Korányi Institute NKIP As part of Hungary’s campaign month, the National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology is presenting a remarkable educational tool: a short COPD awareness video that clearly explains the nature of the disease, its risk factors, and the importance of early detection in […]
Call for Experts: European Commission Initiative on Lung Cancer
Call for experts – European Commission Initiative on Lung Cancer – now published The European Commission has officially launched a Call for Expression of Interest to join the Working Group of the European Commission Initiative on Lung Cancer (EC-LuC). This important initiative, led by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) in collaboration with DG SANTE, aims […]
Epstein–Barr Virus: Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Cancer Types
Epstein–Barr Virus: Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Cancer Types, New Study Finds On 8 July 2025, IARC published an epidemiological analysis linking Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection to an increased risk of developing various cancers, including lymphomas, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and lung and stomach cancers. The study is based on large population cohorts and longitudinal data […]
New IARC Infographics on Cancer Risk Factors
New IARC Infographics on Cancer Risk Factors Subtitle: 20 updated visual tools on alcohol, smoking, diet, and prevention now available. Category: Awareness Date: 3 July 2025 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has just releaseda set of 20 multilingual infographics summarizing key risk factors for cancer development: tobacco, alcohol, obesity, HPV infections, diet, […]
Lung cancer screening with low-dose CT: a practical approach WP11
JULY 2025 Project Update Lung Cancer Screening with low-dose CT: a practical approach WP11 As part of WP11.6, a training on low-dose CT scans was conducted at the National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology in Budapest, Hungary. Two radiologists from Slovakia participated on this workshop: MUDr. Nehajová Marianna, University Hospital, Martin, Department of Radiology and MUDr. […]
ECIS Highlights Increase in Lung Cancer Among Women in Europe
ECIS Highlights Increase in Lung Cancer Among Women in Europe Latest Cancer Mapping Shows Key Trends Across Europe The updated European Cancer Information System (ECIS) has refreshed its epidemiological data, revealing critical cancer trends across Europe. A significant increase in lung cancer cases among women has been observed, while a decline is noted among men. […]
