Cancer mortality in Luxembourg is declining
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Martine Deprez, Minister of Health and Social Protection, visited health centres to talk to patients, doctors and volunteers providing cancer care. She noted that cancer mortality rates continue to decline, but it is important not only to provide quality treatment, but also to improve support for patients and their families.
The National Cancer Control Plan (PNC2) 2020-2026 includes the Colive Cancer initiative, launched in 2022. The colivecancer.lu platform allows patients to share their experiences, helping to improve the healthcare system.
In addition, the Ministry of Health, together with the Luxembourg Institute of Health (LIH), has launched the third national EHIS (European Health Interview Survey) in January 2025. Around 18,000 Luxembourg residents will receive a questionnaire to assess their general health status. The data will be used to optimise national and European health policy.
The Ministry reminds us of the importance of prevention:
- Healthy lifestyle: no smoking and alcohol, balanced diet, physical activity, sun protection.
- Vaccination: against papillomavirus (HPV) to reduce the risk of cervical, anal and other cancers, and against hepatitis B to protect the liver.
- Early screening: participation in national diagnostic programmes (breast cancer, colorectal cancer, etc.).
With new data and initiatives, Luxembourg continues to improve cancer care, giving patients the best chance of recovery.
