Screening for cancer – not an easy solution

Screening for diseases like cancer may seem a simple solution to catch the disease before it becomes serious. But in this episode we find out how complicated screening for cancer is. Show NotesWhen is screening for cancer the right course of action?LINK: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/noncommunicable-diseases/cancer/news/news/2022/2/when-is-screening-for-cancer-the-right-course-of-actionA short guide to cancer screening. Increase effectiveness, maximize benefits and minimize harm (2022)LINK: https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/noncommunicable-diseases/cancer/publications/2022/a-short-guide-to-cancer-screening.-increase-effectiveness,-maximize-benefits-and-minimize-harm-2022 WHO Candid Conversations - Aron Anderson and Sue CohenLINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XavsJ1tc4iYTo find out further about any of the subjects covered in the Health In Europe podcast, visit our website: https://www.who.int/europe/