6η Υγειονομική Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου- Ιονίων Νήσων-Ηπείρου & Δυτικής Ελλάδας
EuCanScreen
Early Diagnosis of Lynch Syndrome and Associated Cancer Risk The European Commission has officially launched the PREDI-LYNCH project, a six-year initiative aiming to transform cancer surveillance in individuals with Lynch syndrome (LS). Led by Dr. Mev Dominguez-Valentin at the Institute for Cancer Research (Oslo University Hospital), the project seeks to validate
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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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Promoting Colorectal and Breast Cancer Screening in Moldova: A New Step Forward with EUCanScreen On 26 June 2025, the Republic of Moldova marked a significant milestone in its national cancer control efforts with the launch of a new awareness and education campaign promoting colorectal cancer screening and the early detection of
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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
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Greece, Patras, 12.06.2025 Presentation of EUCanScreen at the 5th Panhellenic Oncology Congress We are thrilled to share that the European project EUCanScreen: Joint European Action for the Implementation of Cancer Screening Programs in the EU was presented at the 5th Panhellenic Congress “Present and Future in Oncology” on June 12th, 2025. Event DetailsThe
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Accessible health information for cancer screening programs Best-practice from the Netherlands In the Netherlands, participation in national cancer screening programs for breast, cervical, and colorectal cancer has been declining for some time. Participation is particularly low among people with limited health literacy. To address this, a three-year project is being run focused
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Greece, Patras, 12.06.2025 EUCanScreen at the 5th Panhellenic Oncology Congress The project EUCanScreen: Joint European Action for the implementation of the cancer screening program in the European Union will participate in the 5th Panhellenic Conference ¨Present and Future in Oncology¨. The conference is organized by the Hellenic Society of Geriatric Oncology in collaboration
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🎙Exploring Perceptions on Risk-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Qualitative research in cancer screening in Spain As part of the Hospital del Mar Research Institute and the EuCanScreening Joint Action, we are currently conducting focus groups to better understand how individuals perceive risk-based colorectal cancer screening and their experiences with CRC screening programs. By listening
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25 Years of Colorectal Cancer Screening in Catalonia: Achievements and Challenges A quarter-century of saving lives through early detection—experts celebrate progress and encourage even greater participation. The Catalan Institute of Oncology’s Cancer Screening Unit (UCC) participated in the 25th-anniversary event of the Colorectal Cancer Screening Program, organized by the Catalan Department of
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ColorectalScreen Norway: A program for early detection of colorectal cancer ColorectalScreen Norway has recently been implemented nationwide. The goal of the program is to reduce colorectal cancer-related mortality, by identifying cases at an early stage when treatment is most effective. The screening program was launched in 2022 and has gradually been implemented
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