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ArticleMolecular oncology2026

European Code Against Cancer, 5th edition - a tool for enhancing cancer prevention.

Joachim Schüz, Carolina Espina, Elisabete Weiderpass, Péter Nagy

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Article in Molecular oncology, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Joachim SchüzInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), World Health Organization, Lyon, France.ORCID 0000-0001-9687-2134
Carolina EspinaInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), World Health Organization, Lyon, France.ORCID 0000-0001-6848-4687
Elisabete WeiderpassInternational Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO), World Health Organization, Lyon, France.
Péter NagyDepartment of Molecular Immunology and Toxicology and the National Tumour Biology Laboratory, National Institute of Oncology, Budapest, Hungary.

Funding

European Union under the EU4Health programme 101075240World Health Organization 001
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The European Code Against Cancer (ECAC) provides evidence-based public health recommendations to reduce cancer risk across Europe. First launched in 1987, it is periodically updated mainly to reflect scientific advances. The 5th edition (ECAC5), released for the medical oncology community in 2025 and to be presented to the public in 2026, aims to offer an authoritative and practical tool for cancer prevention for individuals and policymakers. Developed by over 60 experts across five Working Groups, ECAC5 expands the 12 recommendations of the 4th edition to 14, incorporating the latest evidence on modifiable cancer risks and effective medical interventions. Key innovations include new guidance on air pollution, cancer-related infections, lung cancer screening and strengthened recommendations on tobacco, alcohol, diet, body weight, and occupational and radiation exposures. A major advancement is the addition of dedicated policy recommendations, acknowledging that many prevention measures require supportive environments and regulation. By aligning cancer prevention with broader noncommunicable disease strategies, ECAC5 aims to enhance uptake and impact. Its effective implementation could prevent up to 40% of new cancers in the EU.

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NeoplasmsEuropeHumanscancer policiescancer preventioncancer researchEuropean Code Against Cancerpublic health

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