New cancer expert group: cancer is on the EU public health agenda

On the first meeting of the new expert group on cancer, which was held on 22-23 September, the Commission presented an overview of the EU priorities for cancer and an implementation report on previous work done in the field. It gave also an update on the ongoing...

Cervical Cancer Prevention Week | 19 – 25 January 2014

<img6717|left> The European Institute of Women’s Health (EIWH) invites its members, friends and colleagues to join them in celebrating the 8th Annual European Cervical Cancer Prevention Weekraising awareness of this uniquely preventable cancer, the second most...

Cancer-linked pesticides used in schools – new survey

Children may be exposed to at least four potentially cancer causing pesticides that are being used in UK schools, according to the findings of a new survey released by the HEAL and PAN. Children may be exposed to at least four potentially cancer causing pesticides...