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 […]
IARC & JRC call for cervical cancer QA experts
IARC & JRC call for cervical cancer QA experts IARC and the European Commission’s JRC launch call for experts for quality assurance scheme for cervical cancer care QA On 23 July 2025, IARC and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre launched a call for experts to develop a quality‑assurance (QA) scheme for cervical cancer care […]
IARC-ESMO webinar series: Nutrition, Diet, and Cancer
Hungary in the EUCanScreen Spotlight – July 2025 In July 2025, Hungary takes the spotlight in the EUCanScreen project, highlighting its commitment to the development and implementation of high-quality, evidence-based cancer screening programmes. As one of the participating countries in this joint action, Hungary contributes both strategic direction and practical expertise to the advancement of […]
The Cancer Atlas, Fourth Edition
The Cancer Atlas, Fourth Edition IARC and ACS Launch a Landmark Publication for Global Cancer Control The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and the American Cancer Society (ACS) have officially launched The Cancer Atlas, Fourth Edition, a landmark publication designed to shape global strategies across the cancer control continuum. This edition provides a […]
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 […]
IARC Summer School 2025: International Training in Cancer Epidemiology
IARC Summer School 2025: International Training in Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention The IARC Summer School 2025 concluded successfully at the IARC headquarters in Lyon, France, bringing together 72 participants from 43 countries. The programme featured two in-person modules: 🧠 “Introduction to Cancer Epidemiology” (23–27 June 2025) 🩺 “Implementing Cancer Prevention and Early Detection” (30 June–4 […]
Webinar series: Reduction of alcohol consumption and cancer prevention
Webinar series: Reduction of alcohol consumption and cancer prevention On 27 May 2025, WHO Europe and IARC launched a series of four webinars to explore the link between alcohol consumption and cancer development. The sessions cover the latest scientific evidence and present key national prevention policies. Alcohol consumption remains a major public health concern, in […]
1st European Summit on Cancer Prevention and Control Concludes in Warsaw
1st Summit on Cancer Prevention held in Warsaw European experts convene to discuss innovative prevention strategies and policy implementation The 1st European Summit on Cancer Prevention and Control, held on 27 May 2025 at the National Institute of Oncology in Warsaw, marked a pivotal moment in Europe’s fight against cancer. Organized under the Polish Presidency of the Council of the […]
The Netherlands Spotlight: Leading the Way in Quantitative Evaluation of Screening Programs
The Netherlands Spotlight: Leading the Way in Quantitative Evaluation of Screening Programs This month’s country spotlight is on the Netherlands. The Netherlands is a leading country in Europe in implementing cancer screening, with active and centralized programs for cervical cancer, breast cancer and colorectal cancer, as well as ongoing pilots for lung cancer screening. Accompanying […]
EU Focus on Early Diagnosis and Cancer Treatment
EU Focus on Early Diagnosis and Cancer Treatment European Week Against Cancer 2025 European Week Against Cancer 2025: EU-Funded Projects Making a Difference Led by the Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECL), the European Week Against Cancer (25-31 May) highlights the importance of prevention, early detection, equitable access to treatment, and support for cancer patients. […]
