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We recently attended an expert workshop preparing for the development of the third EU Cancer Screening Report. The workshop was hosted by IARC @who.int and brought together experts from 33 countries.

Read more about this work: www.iarc.who.int/fr/news-even...

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Large group of international health professionals standing on steps outside a building, posing for a group photo. A banner above reads “Preparation of the Third EU Cancer Screening Report, Expert Working Group – 1st Workshop, IARC, France, 4–5 February 2026,” with World Health Organization and International Agency for Research on Cancer logos. The participants are wearing conference badges and business-casual clothing.
February 10, 2026 at 2:17 PM
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We reflect on the first year of the EUCanScreen Joint Action project, what has been achieved collectively across Europe, and how Ireland has contributed to that shared progress.

Read all about it: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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One year of EUCanScreen: working together to strengthen cancer screening across Europe
We reflect on the first year of the EUCanScreen Joint Action project, what has been achieved collectively across Europe, and how Ireland has contributed to that shared progress.
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February 10, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Prof @russelln.bsky.social: “Getting the HPV vaccine in secondary school is a first early step we can take to help prevent cervical cancer developing later in life. Then regular cervical screening, and follow-up when advised, will give added protection." 📖👇

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Cancer diagnosis: ‘This is not good news, you need to be admitted right away’
HPV vaccine is not a silver bullet when it comes to this dreaded disease, but it improves the odds of survival
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February 10, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Dr Rachael Comer, Education and Training Manager with #CervicalCheck spoke to Catherine Reilly @medindonews.bsky.social about our work to improve access to cervical screening for women who may not attend, including women affected by trauma.

Full article 👇
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Trauma-informed care in cervical screening - Medical Independent
Catherine Reilly explores how CervicalCheck is improving screening access for under-served populations, including women affected by trauma...
www.medicalindependent.ie
February 9, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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Great to take part in #HealthSummit26 today, with strong discussions on prevention, digital health and AI.

Prof @russelln.bsky.social, Clinical Director with #CervicalCheck took part in a panel discussion about levers for delivering a system shift towards prevention.

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Five people seated on stage in a panel discussion setting against a black background. They are sitting in chairs and wearing conference badges. One woman is speaking and gesturing with her hands, while the others listen attentively. The scene is from the 2026 National Health Summit which took place in Croke Park, Dublin on 5 February 2026. Prof Noirin Russell is pictured second from left.
February 5, 2026 at 8:41 PM
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Catch up with all our latest news:

- Cervical Cancer Prevention Week highlights
- Our work with Dublin Simon Community to improve equity in diabetic eye screening
- New #DiabeticRetinaScreen research project to support young adults with diabetes

👉 tinyurl.com/nss-news-jan...

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News update from the National Screening Service – January 2026
The latest news from the HSE National Screening Service - January 2026
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January 30, 2026 at 10:24 AM
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Register now to join this free #WorldCancerDay webinar and learn more about what we can all do to reduce the risk of cancer.

📅 Wednesday 4 February 2026
⏲️12 noon

Small steps. Big impact.

👉 bit.ly/ICPNwebinar
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: World Cancer Day 2026. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
The Irish Cancer Prevention Network collaborate annually on World Cancer Day to deliver an initiative to raise awareness of cancer risk reduction behaviours amongst the general public. A webinar will...
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January 28, 2026 at 3:16 PM
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We’re building a modern Information Management System for #CervicalCheck - creating stronger foundations for quality, data and digital services and supporting Ireland's journey towards cervical cancer elimination.

Read more 📖 tinyurl.com/Building-IMS...

#TogetherTowardsElimination
Building a modern information system for CervicalCheck and supporting Ireland’s journey towards cervical cancer elimination
We are starting work on a new Information Management System (IMS) for CervicalCheck.
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January 26, 2026 at 2:45 PM
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As part of her role, Andrea says she is excited to be part of #BowelScreen, supporting the early detection and prevention of bowel cancer.

“What matters most to me is that every patient feels listened to, respected and confident in the care they receive."

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New appointment at Roscommon Hospital - News - Roscommon Herald
Andrea performs a comprehensive range of diagnostic and interventional procedures to aid in the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal ...
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January 26, 2026 at 7:59 AM
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Equity in action: How a clinic in East Cork is breaking down barriers and supporting migrant women to take part in cervical screening.

#CervicalCheck #ChooseScreening
#CervicalCancerPrevention

Read the full story in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social 👇

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East Cork clinic part of the 'bigger picture' in bringing cervical cancer care to vulnerable groups
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month around the world, with a renewed focus on this preventable disease. Ireland is 'on target' to eliminate cervical cancer by 2040, the HSE said
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January 26, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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A Cervical One-Stop Assessment Clinic was set up in Cork University Maternity Hospital in 2021 for women with symptoms suggestive of cervical cancer.

A retrospective review, published in the Irish Medical Journal, evaluates the first 3 years of the service.

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January 24, 2026 at 8:05 PM
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Professor David Keegan, Clinical Director with our #DiabeticRetinaScreen programme, joined The Real Health podcast this week, to chat about the importance of free eye screening for people with type 1 and type 2 #diabetes.

🎧 Listen now 👇

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Real Health: Tackling the growing burden of diabetes in Ireland with Professor David Keegan
How can an eye-scan detect diabetes? What is diabetic retinopathy? And when should you get screened?
www.independent.ie
January 23, 2026 at 10:08 AM
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In today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social Dr Rachael Comer, Education & Training Manager with #CervicalCheck talks about her passion for women's health and how her role "brought together everything I value - women’s health, prevention, and professional education."

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Working Life: “Women aged 50 and over have the lowest uptake of cervical screening nationally”
Rachael Comer, education and training manager, screening training unit, HSE CervicalCheck
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January 23, 2026 at 8:14 AM
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When cervical cancer is found early, it can be treated and cured.

Go to your GP if you notice any symptoms that could be caused by cervical cancer.

🌐 hse.ie/cervical-cancer

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CervicalCheck awareness graphic with HSE logo. The message explains that cervical cancer can be prevented and encourages people to talk about it. It advises anyone with possible cervical cancer symptoms to see their GP for the right care, includes the hashtag #CervicalCancerPrevention, and features blue and green decorative shapes with simple healthcare illustrations.
January 22, 2026 at 1:52 PM
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We removed barriers and brought cervical screening directly to a community of migrant women in Cork.

Learn about the impact of this project and how local partnerships made a difference: www2.healthservice.hse.ie/organisation...

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Equity in action: Bringing cervical screening directly to migrant women in Cork
We’re making cervical screening easier to access and breaking down barriers for migrant women living in an IPAS centre in Cork.
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January 21, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Most cases of cervical cancer can be prevented - and prevention starts with the HPV vaccine.

Getting the HPV vaccine significantly reduces our chance of getting cervical cancer later in life.

Let's talk about it:
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Cervical cancer prevention starts with the HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine is our first line of protection against the human papillomavirus - the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.
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January 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
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“I did something good for my future self.”

Alejandra Diaz shares how HPV cervical screening found abnormal cells early - and how follow-up treatment helped prevent cancer.

Read her story 👉 tinyurl.com/alejandra-di...

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“I did something good for my future self”: how cervical screening helped prevent cancer
Alejandra Diaz shares her story about going for follow-up treatment after cervical screening to treat abnormal cells and prevent cervical cancer.
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January 20, 2026 at 10:53 AM
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Going for follow-up after cervical screening really matters.

Treatment of abnormal cells can stop cervical cancer before it starts - and it’s already preventing thousands of cancers in Ireland.

Here’s how it works ⬇️
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Going for treatment after screening matters - it can stop cervical cancer before it starts
How cervical screening, follow-up tests and treatment work together to prevent cervical cancer.
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January 19, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Together, the HPV vaccine, cervical screening, and follow-up tests and treatment after screening are preventing thousands of cancers - and this is how we will make cervical cancer rare in Ireland.

Read our press release: about.hse.ie/news/hse-mar...

#CervicalCancerPrevention
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January 19, 2026 at 10:07 AM
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This week is Cervical Cancer Prevention Week.

We can prevent cervical cancer.

Talk with your family, friends and parents about:
➡️ the HPV vaccine
➡️ cervical screening
➡️ going for follow-up treatment when needed

🌐 hse.ie/cervicalcheck

#CervicalCancerPrevention
Cervical cancer prevention information graphic with HSE and CervicalCheck branding. The poster explains that most cervical cancers can be prevented and highlights key actions: HPV vaccination, regular cervical screening, follow-up treatment when advised, and seeing a GP if symptoms appear. It includes simple healthcare icons and a link to hse.ie/cervicalcheck.
January 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM
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HPV vaccination, cervical screening and follow-up treatment after screening can all help to reduce the risk of cervical cancer developing in the future.

As we approach #CervicalCancerPrevention week, read more about how we can prevent cervical cancer. 👇

www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/he...
Does getting HPV increase your cervical cancer risk?
It’s a common virus that infects 80% of the population. Most people clear the infection, but for some women it can increase the risk of cervical cancer
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January 16, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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In today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social, Jillian Godsil shares her #BreastCheck experience.

"The speed at which I was looked after was phenomenal [...]. I know not everyone will have such a light brush with cancer, but I was in good hands."

www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

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Not every HSE story is a bad one
A routine mammogram torpedoed Jillian Godsil into a system that was speedy, effective, and kind, writes Jillian Godsil
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January 16, 2026 at 9:09 AM
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HPV causes most cases of cervical cancer - and the vaccine is our first line of protection.

As we head into #CervicalCancerPrevention week, learn why the vaccine matters and how together with screening, we will make cervical cancer rare in Ireland.

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Cervical cancer prevention starts with the HPV vaccine
The HPV vaccine is our first line of protection against the human papillomavirus - the virus that causes most cases of cervical cancer.
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January 15, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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This catch-up programme is designed to offer a further vaccination opportunity to young people, both male and female, who may have missed earlier opportunities to receive the HPV vaccine. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...
January 15, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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As we approach #CervicalCancerPrevention week, Prof @russelln.bsky.social gives an update on our work with the EC-CvC initiative, which aims to strengthen cervical cancer prevention and care and supports our work towards cervical cancer elimination in Europe.

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Working together in Europe to prevent cervical cancer
Prof Nóirín Russell gives an update on the EC-CvC initiative and how the work of the group is progressing.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:45 AM