6η Υγειονομική Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου- Ιονίων Νήσων-Ηπείρου & Δυτικής Ελλάδας
News for EUCanScreen
Plant based diets linked to reduced breast cancer risk Healthy plant based diets associated with 11% lower post menopausal breast cancer risk A new study by scientists from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and partner institutions examined the association between plant-based dietary patterns and breast cancer risk, using
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Modern prevention in action – Hungary’s expanding role in lung cancer screening Hungary continues to strenghen its effort on lung cancer prevention with the progressive expansion of its low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening programme. Lung Cancer ScreeningBuilding on the success of earlier pilot studies, the country is now testing population-level solutions
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Alcohol Labeling: WHO Europe’s Position on Health Transparency Video: WHO Europe Urges Cancer Warnings on Alcohol Labels On 3 July 2025, WHO/Europe proposed that all alcoholic beverages sold in the EU carry clear warnings about cancer risks. The recommendation is based on consolidated data linking alcohol consumption to several cancers, including liver,
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IARC launches VRtuose: VR and music for cancer care Virtual reality and music tool supports chemotherapy patients VRtuose project website VRtuose project website was launched by IARC on 22 July 2025, detailing the use of virtual reality combined with music to support patients undergoing chemotherapy, particularly for breast cancer. Developed with Centre Léon
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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 QAOn 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
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IARC and Egypt celebrate progress in hepatitis C elimination and liver cancer prevention Egypt achieves “gold tier” status in hepatitis C elimination Liver Cancer Prevention At a joint event in Cairo, IARC recognized Egypt’s exceptional progress in eliminating hepatitis C, becoming the first country to achieve WHO’s “gold tier” status. This represents a
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Supporting Smoking Cessation as Part of Lung Cancer Screening – Hungary Leads with a New Protocol and Pilot WP 8 As part of Work Package 8.5 of the EUCanScreen project, Hungary is collaborating in exploring how smoking cessation support can be effectively integrated into LDCT-based lung cancer screening. The National Korányi Institute
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Integrating Excellence: A Methodological Hub for Lung Cancer Solutions NKIPLung cancer remains one of the most serious public health challenges across Europe, but progress is being made—thanks to institutions like Hungary’s National Korányi Institute for Pulmonology (NKIP). With over a century of expertise and a future-focused approach, the institute stands at
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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
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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
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