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. […]
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 […]