Lawrence von Karsa

TL;DR: The multidisciplinary editorial board has prepared a summary document to provide an overview of the fundamental points and principles that should support any quality screening or diagnostic service.

TL;DR: In a project coordinated by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), 31 experts from 11 European countries and IARC have developed supplements to the current European guidelines for quality assurance in cervical cancer screening, which include 62 recommendations or conclusions for which the strength of the evidence and the respective recommendations is graded.

TL;DR: It is indicated that, despite substantial efforts, the recommendations of the Council of the EU on organised population-based screening for cervical cancer are not yet fulfilled and decision-makers and health service providers should consider stronger measures or incentives in order to improve cervical cancer control in Europe.

TL;DR: The 12 recommendations are not smoking or using other tobacco products; avoiding second-hand smoke; being a healthy body weight; encouraging physical activity; having a healthy diet; and participating in organised screening programmes for bowel cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer.