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[IARC @IARCWHO]

Portable ultrasound performed by non-radiologists could improve #BreastCancer early detection in LMICs, shows new study by IARC & partners.
Trained non-radiologist clinicians can effectively triage women with abnormal clinical breast examination.
https://t.co/K34mYLZZHY

[IARC @IARCWHO]

Every Cervix Matters: Accelerating Africa's Path to #CervicalCancer Elimination
Join us for an insightful webinar on the key research priorities needed to accelerate cervical cancer elimination across #Africa.
12 Nov, 2pm CET.
#CxCa
Join us here: https://t.co/CPl9rXZEMZ

[IAEA PACT @iaeapact]

🇧🇩 Day 1 #imPACTReview in Bangladesh is underway!

Following briefings with MOHFW and MOST, experts nominated by @iaeaorg, @WHO and @IARCWHO, together with @StJude and @UTMDAnderson, are assessing the country's cancer control needs and priorities this week.
#CancerCare4All

[IARC @IARCWHO]

IARC & @NicratGov launched the Nigerian National Cancer Biobank Network, which is aiming to collect & catalogue 10 000 cancer biospecimens in its initial phase & 100 000 biospecimens by 2028, with framework influenced by's IARC BCNet.
https://t.co/oa00277jmY

[IARC @IARCWHO]

#GastricCancerAwarenessMonth
IARC is pursuing an exciting opportunity to strengthen research & support future #GastricCancer prevention efforts in Mongolia, the country with the world’s highest incidence & mortality rates of gastric cancer.
Find out more:
https://t.co/JeXli1uhf4

[IARC @IARCWHO]

Explore the intersection of cancer genomics & epidemiology with IARC & @sangerinstitute during our course on “Understanding Mutational Signatures of Cancer to Inform Prevention”, @WellcomeGenome Campus, UK, 15-18 March 2027.
Apply by 16 Nov.
For more info:
https://t.co/t8qluBeUzd

[IARC @IARCWHO]

IARC launches new project website for the European Guidelines and Quality Assurance on Primary Prevention of #GastricCancer & 3rd EU Cancer Screening Report (EU-GAINS) project.
Website outlines goals, introduces partners, describes methods...
Find out more
https://t.co/CeADdHaAvA

[WHO South Sudan @WHOSouthSudan]

A key milestone for public health in 🇸🇸
​@MoHRSS2011, with support from @WHO, @IARCWHO & AFCRN, has launched the country’s first Population-Based Cancer Registry at Juba Teaching Hospital.
​South Sudan will now generate national data to track cancer burden, detection & managem't

[IARC @IARCWHO]

#GastricCancerAwarenessMonth
IARC leads projects to better understand the causes of #GastricCancer, improve screening & early detection, & develop guidelines to better prevent this disease, the 5th most common cancer & 5th most common cause of cancer death
https://t.co/VNSOogdKac

[IARC @IARCWHO]

New Policy Brief from IARC’s EU-CanIneq project shows socioeconomic inequalities in cancer mortality are large & observed for most cancer types.

What can we do to change this?

Read our new Policy Brief for more info:
https://t.co/EYUXbO9uCQ

[IARC @IARCWHO]

IARC hosted the 2nd #Opioid Cohort Consortium (OPICO) meeting on 28–30 Oct, with 30 international scientists from 15 institutions collaborating on opioid use & potential cancer risk.
OPICO is led by IARC's Dr @mahdi_iarc Sheikh
For more info, visit:
https://t.co/Yppe468GiL

[IARC @IARCWHO]

November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #LCAM2026
IARC scientists lead research projects with the goals of better understanding the causes of #LungCancer, improving risk prediction & early detection, & studying factors affecting survival.
For more info, see:
https://t.co/KxxsCnZGEt

[IARC @IARCWHO]

While #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth is coming to a close, the research at IARC continues.
We study the causes, early detection, & prevention of #BreastCancer year round, to ensure fewer women & families suffer as a result of breast #cancer & fewer women die of this disease.

[Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) @SaludISCIII]

Nuestra directora #ISCIII, Marina Pollán, ha mantenido hoy un encuentro con Elisabete Weiderpass, directora del @IARCWHO, acompañada de nuestro subdirector de Programas Internacionales, @druiziruela.

🤝 Trabajamos juntos para seguir impulsando la investigación en cáncer.

[IARC @IARCWHO]

IARC’s Dr Hilary Robbins received the @JHU_Alumni Global Achievement Award for her research & building IARC's Risk Assessment & Early Detection team.
The Award marks professional or humanitarian achievements that elevate @JohnsHopkins on the global stage.
https://t.co/sELLAxmYmK

[IARC @IARCWHO]

IARC launches IARC Monographs Database Online – IARC-MonDO📙!
It's a comprehensive, readily searchable database with key info on all the agents evaluated by the #IARCMonographs.
Create charts, visual reports, & download our list of classifications.
https://t.co/Lp7CXRiJIN

[IARC @IARCWHO]

#LiverCancerAwarenessMonth
Many cases of #LiverCancer can be prevented!
Effective #vaccination programmes exist to immunize against infection with #hepatitis B virus.
Effective therapy also exists to cure infection with hepatitis C virus.
For more info:
https://t.co/Y7NELhvLzi

[IARC @IARCWHO]

#BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
Early detection of #BreastCancer through organized mammographic #screening leads to less-aggressive treatment, resulting in fewer side-effects, better quality of life, & increased survival from the disease.
https://t.co/i9ZqIATVaI

[IARC @IARCWHO]

IARC & partners describe national implementation of digital #NCD screening system within #Indonesia’s primary care infrastructure & analyze data gathered.
Study published in @NatureComms examines large-scale implementation of NCD screening in LMIC setting.
https://t.co/euWbbEO0Wo

[WHO/Europe @WHO_Europe]

Today WHO/Europe launches the new WHO/EU Alcohol Screening and Brief Interventions Hub, bringing evidence-based resources and practical tools together in one place.

Your one-stop shop for conversations about alcohol👇

Check it out: https://t.co/jtmP29ibGp