6η Υγειονομική Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου- Ιονίων Νήσων-Ηπείρου & Δυτικής Ελλάδας
Toward Lung Cancer Screening in France The IMPULSION Pilot Program Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer-related mortality in France, with 30,900 deaths recorded in 2022. Tobacco use is responsible for nearly 80% of diagnosed cases. In 2022, the Haute Autorité de Santé recommended the launch of a pilot program using
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Latvia, Riga, 09.10.2025- 10.10.2025 PMNET Forum 2025 To improve patient care and outcomes by promoting development and adoption of Precision Medicine Program and Registration
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Webinar, September 2025 Webinar on alcohol availability policies regulating access to reduce consumption Alcohol availability policies WHO Europe, in partnership with IARC, organised a webinar exploring how limiting the availability of alcohol can reduce consumption and cancer risk. Speakers presented evidence showing that policies such as restricted sales hours, minimum pricing, and reduced retail
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ΕΝΙΑΙΟ ΨΗΦΟΔΕΛΤΙΟ- ΑΝΑΔΕΙΞΗ ΑΙΡΕΤΟΥ ΕΚΠΡΟΣΩΠΟΥ ΠΡΩΤΟΒΑΘΜΙΟΥ ΠΕΙΘΑΡΧΙΚΟΥ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟΥ ΙΑΤΡΩΝ
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Survival deficits in young women with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa Disparities in outcomes Υoung women with breast cancerAn IARC-led cohort study revealed striking survival gaps for young women diagnosed with breast cancer in sub-Saharan Africa. Among more than 2,000 women followed in five countries, over 20% were under the age of
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IARC marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025 Global estimates and awareness focus Childhood Cancer Awareness Childhood Cancer Awareness Month 2025 was marked by IARC with updated global statistics and a call for action. More than 275,000 children and adolescents aged 0–19 are diagnosed with cancer each year worldwide, with leukaemias, lymphomas, and
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Increase of early-onset colorectal cancer: a cohort effect Rising incidence in younger cohorts in multiple countries Cohort effect A communication from IARC highlighted the sharp rise of colorectal cancer among young adults in high-income countries. Data from Australia, Canada, the UK, and the USA show an increase of 4–6% per year in
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National Cervical Cancer Screening Program in France Progress and Challenges National Cervical Cancer Screening Program in France Established in 2018, the National Cervical Cancer Screening Program targets all women aged 25 to 65, including pregnant women, postmenopausal women, and women vaccinated against Human Papillomavirus (HPV). Each year, over 10 million women benefit from
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EUCanScreen Pilot Study on Gastric Cancer Risk Reduction Presented at TOGAS Conference On 11 September, the EUCanScreen pilot study on gastric cancer risk reduction during colorectal cancer screening was presented at the European Union’s project “Towards Gastric Cancer Screening” (TOGAS) Conference, held at the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. The External
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