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. […]
EU Cancer Mission Conference 2025 “Together Against Cancer through Research and Innovation”
Poland, Warsaw, 17.06.2025 EU Cancer Mission Conference 2025 “Together Against Cancer through Research and Innovation” Join the Mission to Beat Cancer! On 17 June 2025, Warsaw will become the epicenter of European collaboration against cancer. The EU Cancer Mission Conference will unite experts, policymakers, patients, and healthcare professionals to advance cancer prevention, early screening, and […]
IARC Scientists Collaborate to Enhance Cervical Cancer Prevention in Slovenia
Slovenia, 02.06.2025 14th ZORA Educational Day in Slovenia Transition to HPV-Based Screening Scientists from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) recently participated in the 14th ZORA Educational Day in Slovenia to advocate for improved cervical cancer prevention measures. About ZORA ZORA is Slovenia’s national cervical cancer screening programme, active for over 20 years, […]
‘’Do it today’’, how a social first campaign from the Netherlands helps to take action
Netherlands screening campaign country ‘’Do it today’’, how a social first campaign helps to take action ‘’Do it today’’, how a social first campaign helps to take action Over the past two years, a social-first campaign has been running in the Netherlands to inform young women about cervical cancer. The initiators are Bevolkingsonderzoek Nederland (Dutch […]
World Prostate Cancer Day
11.06.2025 World Prostate Cancer Day An opportunity to strengthen awareness Every year, on 11 June, World Prostate Cancer Day is observed to raise public awareness about one of the most prevalent male neoplasms. This day fits within a European context increasingly focused on prevention and early diagnosis—fundamental pillars to improve treatment outcomes and reduce mortality. […]
Reminder: International Cancer Screening Conference 2025
18-20.06.2025, Aarhus Denmark International Cancer Screening Conference 2025 “Shaping the Future of Cancer Screening” The leadership of the International Cancer Screening Network in collaboration with the local organising committee is delighted to open the call for abstracts for the ICSN biennial conference to be held in Aarhus, Denmark, on June 18-20, 2025. We welcome abstracts […]
Endo-Digest 2025
Algiers, Algeria, 30.05.2025 – 31.05.2025 Endo-Digest 2025 The World Endoscopy Organization (WEO) is proud to endorse Endo-Digest 2025, the 4th national conference organized by the Algerian Society of Digestive Endoscopists (ASDE). Taking place on May 30–31 in Algiers, this event is dedicated to advancing clinical practice and education in digestive endoscopy. Endo-Digest 2025 offers a dynamic two-day program designed […]