๐ช๐บ Advancing the future of gastric cancer screening in Europe! ๐๏ธ
On 11 May 2026, the Closing Consortium Meeting of the
@Togas_euproject TOGAS (Towards Gastric Cancer Screening Implementation in the European Union) project took place at the
@lvuniversity University of Latvia House of Science in Riga, bringing together partners from across Europe, representatives from DG SANTE, HaDEA and members of the External Advisory Board. ๐ค
The meeting was opened by Marcis Leja, who welcomed participants and highlighted the projectโs achievements and its important role within the broader European cancer screening landscape. ๐ช๐บ
Co-funded by the European Union and coordinated by the University of Latvia, TOGAS aims to reduce the burden of gastric cancer through innovative screening and early detection approaches. ๐ฉบ๐ฌ
During the meeting, partners presented key findings from three pilot studies focused on:
๐น H. pylori screen-and-treat strategies
๐น Combined upper and lower gastrointestinal cancer screening
๐น Long-term effects of H. pylori eradication
The discussions also explored:
๐ Cost-effectiveness of gastric cancer prevention
๐ฃ๏ธ Public and policymaker attitudes towards screening
๐ฌ Patient-reported experiences
๐ Sustainable, evidence-based screening strategies aligned with European guidelines
The event concluded with the presentation of the upcoming TOGAS Plus project, introduced by Kateryna Priadko and Iveta Enina, highlighting the continued commitment to advancing gastric cancer screening across Europe. ๐โจ
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