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This report highlights that around the world there are millions of cancer deaths that could be prevented, and each country is facing its own unique challenges. We need governments to act, including here in the UK with the rapid implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

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IARC has evaluated the carcinogenicity of #hepatitis D virus #HDV, human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), & Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV). Outcome is published in a summary article in The Lancet Oncology. Full assessment to be published as IARC Monographs📙 Vol 139 iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…

IARC has evaluated the carcinogenicity of #hepatitis D virus #HDV, human cytomegalovirus (HCMV), & Merkel cell polyomavirus (MCPyV).  Outcome is published in a summary article in
<a href="/TheLancetOncol/">The Lancet Oncology</a>.
Full assessment to be published as IARC Monographs📙 Vol 139 iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…
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A new Spanish translation of the User’s Guide to Essential TNM, Guía del Usuario TNM Esencial, is now available from IARC. This publication presents a simplified system that enables cancer registries to assign #cancer stage at diagnosis. iarc.who.int/news-events/gu…

A new Spanish translation of the User’s Guide to Essential TNM, Guía del Usuario TNM Esencial, is now available from IARC.
This publication presents a simplified system that enables cancer registries to assign #cancer stage at diagnosis.
iarc.who.int/news-events/gu…
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Thank you to Ariana Znaor from IARC for recording a video on the incidence, mortality and prevalence of kidney cancer at the international level. youtube.com/watch?v=WHcpoK… #KidneyCancer

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12% of 🆕 #cancer cases are due to infections. They also cause more than one-quarter of all cancers in many low-income countries in #Africa and #Asia. iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…

12% of 🆕 #cancer cases are due to infections.
They also cause more than one-quarter of all cancers in many low-income countries in #Africa and #Asia.
iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…
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"Predictions indicate that the annual number of 🆕 cases of #cancer will reach 35.3 million by 2050. That is a 7⃣7⃣% increase over the estimate for 2022. [...] The greatest increases are predicted in low-& middle-income countries." @IARC_Dir Dr Elisabete Weiderpass at #PrevConf25

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Our first evaluation of viruses in more than 10 years in the #IARCMonographs has identified two new Group 1 agents (HDV and MCPyV) and one in Group 2B (HCMV). Many thanks to our Working Group.

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IARC & American Cancer Society launch The #Cancer Atlas, 4th Ed, a landmark publication to shape strategies across the cancer continuum! The Atlas draws on IARC's work to give an overview of cancer burdens, risk factors, & proven measures for prevention & control iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…

IARC &amp; <a href="/AmericanCancer/">American Cancer Society</a> launch The #Cancer Atlas, 4th Ed, a landmark publication to shape strategies across the cancer continuum!
The Atlas draws on IARC's work to give  an overview of cancer burdens, risk factors, &amp; proven measures for prevention &amp; control
iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…
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🆕Technical Report from IARC Monographs📙 presents Key Characteristics-associated End-points for Evaluating Mechanistic Evidence of #Carcinogenic Hazards. iarc.who.int/news-events/ke…

🆕Technical Report from IARC Monographs📙 presents Key Characteristics-associated End-points for Evaluating Mechanistic Evidence of #Carcinogenic Hazards.
iarc.who.int/news-events/ke…
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#IARCSummerSchool 2025! We’re thrilled to be holding the face-to-face sessions of the “Implementing #Cancer Prevention and Early Detection” module! iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…

#IARCSummerSchool 2025!
We’re thrilled to be holding the face-to-face sessions of the “Implementing #Cancer Prevention and Early Detection” module!
iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…
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What is the evidence currently available on the impact of anti-obesity/diabetes medication💊 on #obesity & on #cancer risk? Join the 12th #IARC-ESMO webinar to find out! 🗓️Tue 22 July, 3pm CEST. ℹ️More info: iarc.who.int/news-events/ia… ✒️Register here: iarc.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @myesmo

What is the evidence currently available on the impact of anti-obesity/diabetes medication💊 on #obesity &amp; on #cancer risk?
Join the 12th #IARC-ESMO webinar to find out!
🗓️Tue 22 July, 3pm CEST.
ℹ️More info: iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…
✒️Register here:
iarc.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
@myesmo
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Day3⃣ of #IARCSummerSchool Prevention Module began with a lecture on #CervicalCancer screening, followed by a debate on #AI in #cancer diagnosis – innovation Vs accessibility & ethics. Participants are translating theory into practice! Want to know more? vimeo.com/iarcwho/albums

Day3⃣ of #IARCSummerSchool Prevention Module began with a lecture on #CervicalCancer screening, followed by a debate on #AI in #cancer diagnosis – innovation Vs accessibility &amp; ethics.
Participants are translating theory into practice!
Want to know more? vimeo.com/iarcwho/albums
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IARC & American Cancer Society launch The #Cancer Atlas, 4th Ed, a landmark publication to shape strategies across the cancer continuum! The Atlas draws on IARC's work to give an overview of cancer burdens, risk factors, & proven measures for prevention & control iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…

IARC &amp; <a href="/AmericanCancer/">American Cancer Society</a> launch The #Cancer Atlas, 4th Ed, a landmark publication to shape strategies across the cancer continuum! The Atlas draws on IARC's work to give  an overview of cancer burdens, risk factors, &amp; proven measures for prevention &amp; control iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…
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The monograph on #talc⚪️, the 1st monograph in IARC Monographs Volume 136: Talc & Acrylonitrile, now available online. This monograph was accelerated in response to public health demand. Full volume expected out in coming months. Visit the Vol 136 webpage: publications.iarc.who.int/646

The monograph on #talc⚪️, the 1st monograph in IARC Monographs Volume 136: Talc &amp; Acrylonitrile, now available online.
This monograph was accelerated in response to public health demand.
Full volume expected out in coming months.
Visit the Vol 136 webpage:
publications.iarc.who.int/646
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"2022: gastrointestinal #cancers account for ~5 million🆕cases —1/4 of all cancers—& >1 in 3 cancer deaths. Sharpest📈expected in #LMICs—where resources are scarcest. Prevention, early detection, & equity must be at❤️of global response" @IARC_Dir Dr Elisabete Weiderpass #ESMOGI25

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Are you looking for evidence-based #infographics on #cancer prevention in ready-to-use formats for printing & social media? Visit the Infographic Resources Center, implemented with the support from & in collaboration with ESMO - Eur. Oncology. iarc.who.int/infographics-r…

Are you looking for evidence-based #infographics on #cancer prevention in ready-to-use formats for printing &amp; social media?
Visit the Infographic Resources Center, implemented with the support from &amp; in collaboration with <a href="/myESMO/">ESMO - Eur. Oncology</a>.
iarc.who.int/infographics-r…
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How should evidence on impact of anti-obesity/diabetes medication💊 on #obesity & #cancer risk be articulated with evidence on the role of dietary quality & diversity in #CancerPrevention? Join this IARC-ESMO - Eur. Oncology webinar to find out! 22 Jul, 3pm CEST. Reg: iarc.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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In a 🆕 video, Dr IARC’s Paul Brennan Brennan presents the latest findings which may explain why #ColorectalCancer is rapidly 📈 in young adults. Watch & learn what the team found, how they found it, & what it may mean for cancer prevention & early detection. youtu.be/MeFREImdV28

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Today marks the final day of the #IARCSummerSchool Prevention Module😭! Over the past week, participants engaged in an intensive program full of insights, engaging discussions, & collaborative learning. Yesterday, we asked their thoughts on the journey. See what they had to say👇

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IARC & American Cancer Society launch The #Cancer Atlas, 4th Ed, a landmark publication to shape strategies across the cancer continuum! The Atlas draws on IARC's work to give an overview of cancer burdens, risk factors, & proven measures for prevention & control iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…

IARC &amp; <a href="/AmericanCancer/">American Cancer Society</a> launch The #Cancer Atlas, 4th Ed, a landmark publication to shape strategies across the cancer continuum!
The Atlas draws on IARC's work to give  an overview of cancer burdens, risk factors, &amp; proven measures for prevention &amp; control iarc.who.int/news-events/ia…