6η Υγειονομική Περιφέρεια Πελοποννήσου- Ιονίων Νήσων-Ηπείρου & Δυτικής Ελλάδας
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New IARC framework for regional cancer prevention codes Methodology released for developing regional Codes within the World Code Against Cancer Framework Cancer prevention codes IARC published a methodological document to support regions and countries in developing localized “Cancer Codes” within the broader World Code Against Cancer Framework. These codes aim to provide
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World Lung Cancer Day News articleWorld Lung Cancer Day: how the SOLACE project is increasing lung cancer screening to reduce mortalityRead the article Cancer factsheets from Global Cancer Observatorytrachea-bronchus-and-lung-fact-sheet#EuCanScreen #CancerScreening #HealthCare #CancerPrevention #LungCancer #GCO🔗 Please don't forget to Subscribe to EuCanScreen Newsletter! 💪
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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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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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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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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
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Epstein–Barr Virus: Linked to Increased Risk of Multiple Cancer Types, New Study Finds On 8 July 2025, IARC published an epidemiological analysis linking Epstein–Barr virus (EBV) infection to an increased risk of developing various cancers, including lymphomas, nasopharyngeal carcinoma, and lung and stomach cancers. The study is based on large population
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New IARC Infographics on Cancer Risk Factors Subtitle: 20 updated visual tools on alcohol, smoking, diet, and prevention now available. Category: Awareness Date: 3 July 2025 The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has just releaseda set of 20 multilingual infographics summarizing key risk factors for cancer development: tobacco, alcohol, obesity, HPV infections,
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ECIS Highlights Increase in Lung Cancer Among Women in Europe Latest Cancer Mapping Shows Key Trends Across EuropeThe updated European Cancer Information System (ECIS) has refreshed its epidemiological data, revealing critical cancer trends across Europe. A significant increase in lung cancer cases among women has been observed, while a decline is
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