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Seven Swedish Regions Achieve HPV Vaccination Goal to Combat Cervical Cancer

Seven regions in Sweden have achieved the goal of vaccinating so many young women against the hpv virus that cervical cancer can be eradicated, show figures from the Cancer Centre. .

Seven Swedish Regions Achieve HPV Vaccination Goal to Combat Cervical Cancer

Pernilla Wahlgren Shares Grief After Father Hans Wahlgren's Passing

Pernilla Wahlgren opens up about the grief after dad Hans Wahlgren's passing in cancer in the new audiobook “And yet the sun shines”. .

Pernilla Wahlgren Shares Grief After Father Hans Wahlgren's Passing

Men Face Higher Risk of Late Cancer Diagnosis Due to Knowledge Gap

Are you a man, you should not be surprised if the visit to the vehicle inspection or the racetrack is rounded off with some wise words from a nurse. Men namely have poorer knowledge than women about possible symptoms of cancer.

Men Face Higher Risk of Late Cancer Diagnosis Due to Knowledge Gap

Swedes Donate Record 12.2 Billion Kronor to Non-Profits in 2024

We Swedes are generous. In 2024, donations to non-profit organizations amounted to 12.

Swedes Donate Record 12.2 Billion Kronor to Non-Profits in 2024

Sun-Seeking App Trend Raises Skin Cancer Concerns in Sweden

The spring sun's rays are lovely – but also dangerous. More and more people are checking up when the sun's UV rays are at their strongest, which worries the Cancer Foundation.

Sun-Seeking App Trend Raises Skin Cancer Concerns in Sweden

Cancer will soon be the most common cause of death

The number of cancer cases in Sweden is increasing and soon the disease is expected to be the most common cause of death among women. Now, the National Board of Health and Welfare is launching a new tool to improve cancer care.

Cancer will soon be the most common cause of death

They Lead the Sing-along in the Fight Against Cancer

Sarah Dawn Finer and Viktor Norén will lead a fundraising evening in favor of the Cancer Foundation. Sing-along will be interspersed with segments where those affected tell their stories.

They Lead the Sing-along in the Fight Against Cancer

Rush for HPV vaccine – free jab extended

The goal is to eradicate cervical cancer by 2027. It is possible to achieve – if 70 per cent of women born 1994–1999 are vaccinated.

Rush for HPV vaccine – free jab extended

Sami Embroideries Finally on Display

As a 65-year-old, she made her breakthrough. Now, Britta Marakatt-Labba's poetic embroidery is being showcased for the first time on a large scale on her home turf in Kiruna, Sapmí – and later at the Modern Museum in Stockholm.

Sami Embroideries Finally on Display

The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

The government is changing the goal of tobacco policy from "reduced tobacco use" to "reduced medical and social harm" caused by tobacco and nicotine products. The decision is met with strong criticism.

The Cancer Foundation is outraged over new tobacco policy goal

Breakthrough - Skin Cancer Cases Decrease

After many years of steady increase in the number of skin cancer cases, a trend break is now visible. But it is only among young adults that the cases are decreasing.

Breakthrough - Skin Cancer Cases Decrease

App trend accelerates ageing and increases cancer risk

At the same time as pharmacies have introduced age limits on skincare, another trend is growing among the young. UV apps are being used to optimise sunbathing.

App trend accelerates ageing and increases cancer risk