The Netherlands spotlight

Modelling to optimize cancer screening across Europe WP10

JULY 2025 Project Updates Modelling to optimize cancer screening across Europe WP10 We’re pleased to share a progress update from Work Package 10, which focuses on using modelling and health technology assessment to optimize cancer screening programmes across Europe. Countries participating in WP10 have been actively collecting data on cancer incidence, mortality, and where

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The Netherlands spotlight

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

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Netherlands takes the lead

Accessible health information for cancer screening programs

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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JRC

Strengthening cancer screening initiatives through collaboration with Joint Research Centre

Latvia, 12.02.2025 Strengthening cancer screening initiatives through collaboration with Joint Research Centre A joint meeting on 12 February brought together experts and stakeholders from the Joint Research Centre (JRC), the Healthcare Quality Group, and EUCanScreen project to discuss cancer screening initiatives, key activities, and expected results. The aim of the discussion was

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