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?? Eating Well for a Healthier Stomach! Your diet plays a key role in reducing the risk of gastric cancer. Here are some science-backed tips to keep your stomach healthy: ? Eat more fruits & vegetables – Rich in antioxidants & fibre, they help protect your stomach lining. ? Choose whole grains – Swap refined carbs for fibre-rich options like brown rice & whole wheat. ? Limit salty & processed foods – High salt intake is linked to a higher risk of gastric issues. ? Reduce smoked & processed meats – Overconsumption increases cancer risk. ? Stay hydrated & limit alcohol – Water is key, while excessive alcohol can harm your stomach lining. Small changes in your diet today can help prevent serious health issues in the future! #GastricCancerPrevention Hp-Eureg Nacionalni in?titut za javno zdravje NIJZ European Cancer Organisation CHU de Nantes Erasmus MC Klini?ki Bolni?ki Centar Rijeka - lokalitet Su?ak Beacon Hospital Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology European Commission European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Health and Food Safety EU Science, Research and Innovation Thomas More University of Applied Sciences University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) European Union Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Lietuvos sveikatos moksl? universitetas (LSMU) IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Microbiota in Health and Disease Digestive Cancers Europe European Research Executive Agency (REA)

?? Onze onderzoeker Janet Takens nam vorige week deel aan een werkgroepbijeenkomst in Lyon over screening op de Heliobacter pylori bacterie om maagkanker te voorkomen. De bijeenkomst werd georganiseerd door IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization. Meer dan 33 experts uit 21 landen tekenden hiervoor present! Janet was uitgenodigd omwille van de bijdrage van de Thomas More-hogeschool aan het TOGAS EU project. Samen met collega’s Tessa Groen en Marlon van Loo (van Onderzoeksgroep Mens en Welzijn) doet zij onderzoek naar de mogelijkheden om maagkankerscreening te implementeren in de EU. Ze richten zich daarbij op de voorkeuren van de bevolking, met een focus op kwetsbare doelgroepen en beleidsmakers. In april 2025 zal de interdisciplinaire werkgroep haar bevindingen publiceren. Meer info over de bijeenkomst ?? https://lnkd.in/eJ_VNddD Meer over TOGAS ?? https://lnkd.in/eqiTPHgw

?? Kicking off 2025 with purpose! ?Our TOGAS consortium partner, the European Helicobacter and Microbiota Study Group (#EHMSG), recently gathered in Rome with the local scientific committee to lay the groundwork for the upcoming TOGAS Conference on 11 September 2025. This exciting event will be held at the Europa Congress Centre, within the Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore in Rome. On January 25, we came together for a day of meaningful discussions. We reflected on the successes of last year’s TOGAS events in Porto and, more importantly, collaborated on designing a powerful program for this year’s conference. As Professor Marcis Leja emphasized, this year we will present TOGAS findings to key stakeholders—including patients, policymakers, healthcare professionals, and researchers—to generate proposals that will shape new gastric cancer screening guidelines across the EU region. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Rome — your support is invaluable! Stay tuned for the exciting program of this year’s conference. Together, we can save lives! ?? Nacionalni in?titut za javno zdravje NIJZ European Cancer Organisation Digestive Cancers Europe CHU de Nantes Erasmus MC Klini?ki Bolni?ki Centar Rijeka - lokalitet Su?ak Beacon Hospital Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology European Commission European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Health and Food Safety EU Science, Research and Innovation Thomas More University of Applied Sciences University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) European Union Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Lietuvos sveikatos moksl? universitetas (LSMU) IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Microbiota in Health and Disease Hp-Eureg European Research Executive Agency (REA)

?? Calling all medical professionals! We are reaching out to invite you to participate in a pivotal survey titled?"Perceptions and Attitudes of Medical Professionals Towards Gastric Cancer Screening"?under the?TOGAS?initiative?(TOwards GAStric Cancer Screening Implementation in the European Union). The recent European Council Recommendation on cancer screening has prioritized gastric cancer as a candidate for EU-wide screening programs. To advance this goal, TOGAS aims to gather vital insights to support informed decision-making within the EU. The success of any screening program depends on the engagement and support of the medical community. As valued professionals, your insights—and those of your members—are essential in understanding the readiness, perceptions, and challenges associated with gastric cancer screening. We would be grateful if you could share this survey with your members and encourage them to take a few moments to complete it.?Your feedback will be instrumental in shaping policy dialogues with the European Commission and health authorities across EU Member States. Access the survey here:?https://lnkd.in/dj8vxWQG For more information on the TOGAS project, please visit?TOGAS website?or contact us directly at?[email protected]. Your contribution to this significant public health initiative is greatly appreciated, and we thank you in advance for your time and insights. Nacionalni in?titut za javno zdravje NIJZ European Cancer Organisation Digestive Cancers Europe CHU de Nantes Erasmus MC Klini?ki Bolni?ki Centar Rijeka - lokalitet Su?ak Beacon Hospital Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology European Commission European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Health and Food Safety EU Science, Research and Innovation Thomas More University of Applied Sciences University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) European Union Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Lietuvos sveikatos moksl? universitetas (LSMU) IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Microbiota in Health and Disease Hp-Eureg European Research Executive Agency (REA)

?? Calling all medical professionals: we need your inputs! The TOGAS EU project invites medical professionals to participate in the survey: "Perceptions and Attitudes of Medical Professionals Towards Gastric Cancer Screening." The recent European Council Recommendation on Cancer Screening identified gastric cancer as a candidate for EU-wide screening programs. TOGAS aims to collect valuable insights to support informed decision-making across the EU. The success of any screening program depends on the engagement and support of the medical community. This survey seeks to understand professionals’ perceptions, readiness, and potential challenges in implementing gastric cancer screening. TOGAS and the University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) encourage medical professionals and relevant organisations to share this survey widely. The findings will contribute to policy discussions with the European Commission and health authorities in ???? Member States. ?? Access the survey here:?https://lnkd.in/dj8vxWQG For more information, visit the TOGAS website (link in bio) or contact??? [email protected]. Thank you for your time and insights! #TOGASProject #CancerResearch #GastricCancer #Screening #MedicalProfessionals #europeanunion #healthcareinnovation #Survey Nacionalni in?titut za javno zdravje NIJZ?European Cancer Organisation?CHU de Nantes?Erasmus MC?World Health Organization?IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization?Klini?ki Bolni?ki Centar Rijeka - lokalitet Su?ak?Beacon Hospital?Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology?European Commission?European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA)?EU Health and Food Safety?EU Science, Research and Innovation?Thomas More University of Applied Sciences?Digestive Cancers Europe?University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte)?European Union?Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg?Lietuvos sveikatos moksl? universitetas (LSMU)?Instituto Português de Oncologia do Porto (IPO-Porto) European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)ENCR European Network of Cancer Registries

Today, we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science by highlighting the contribution of Hp-Eureg's female researchers, a total of 1??6??5?? #womeninsciencie. Let's continue to close the gender gap by breaking stereotypes, promoting role models who inspire girls, and fostering inclusive environments through policies and actions that promote inclusion, diversity, and equity.

Today, we celebrate the International Day of Women & Girls in Science. Learn about some of the women working with us on different science, research and innovation projects. ??Marianna Vitaloni, Ph.D., a passionate patient advocate and coordinator of medical and scientific initiatives at DiCE, among which TOGAS EU project ?? https://lnkd.in/epEMr2UM ????Nadia Saoudi Gonzalez, a colorectal cancer researcher, and Ylenia Silvestri, PhD, a clinical project manager, working on #CRC research within Sagittarius EU Project ?? https://lnkd.in/ekiFGScF ?? Ana M. Miralles Marco, Project Manager of AIDA EU project and coordinating cutting-edge research to improve cancer care?? https://lnkd.in/eWFScaFN #WomenInScience #WomenInSTEM Women in Science International Women in Science (IWiSci) Day Conference International Women's Day UN Women Europe and Central Asia EU Health and Food Safety EU Science, Research and Innovation

?? Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science! Today, we honor the incredible work of Marianna Vitaloni, Ph.D., a passionate patient advocate and coordinator of medical and scientific initiatives at Digestive Cancers Europe (DiCE). With a multidisciplinary background, she bridges science and global health, striving to improve patient outcomes worldwide. With a background in biomedical research, genetics, and global health, Marianna has worked internationally to advance patient-centered care. Through TOGAS, she plays a key role in ensuring that patients’ voices are heard. Her work is essential in shaping strategies that prioritize early detection, equity, and better outcomes for gastric cancer patients across Europe. ?? “Early detection saves lives, but only if we make screening accessible to all. By bridging science, policy, and patient voices, we can create a future where gastric cancer is caught early, and lives are saved.” Join us in celebrating women in science like Marianna, who are making a difference in the fight against cancer and improving global health! ?? #InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience #WomenInScience #GastricCancer #GlobalHealth #GastricCancerResearch Nacionalni in?titut za javno zdravje NIJZ European Cancer Organisation CHU de Nantes Erasmus MC Klini?ki Bolni?ki Centar Rijeka - lokalitet Su?ak Beacon Hospital Maria Sklodowska-Curie National Research Institute of Oncology European Commission European Health and Digital Executive Agency (HaDEA) EU Health and Food Safety EU Science, Research and Innovation Thomas More University of Applied Sciences University of Latvia (Latvijas Universitāte) European Union Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg Lietuvos sveikatos moksl? universitetas (LSMU) IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) Microbiota in Health and Disease Hp-Eureg European Research Executive Agency (REA)

?? The recent Council of the European Union Recommendation on cancer screening has prioritized #gastriccancer as a candidate for EU-wide screening programs. To advance this goal, participate ?? in this survey developed by the TOGAS EU project team and help gather more data on medical professionals' perceptions, attitudes and challenges regarding gastric cancer screening. ?? https://lnkd.in/dj8vxWQG ?? For European centres only. You do not need to be in the Hp-Eureg!

????? Check out Hp-Eureg's new study in the American Journal of Gastroenterology! ?? Adding #probiotics to #Helicobacter pylori ??eradication therapy can ?? effectiveness and safety. ?? https://lnkd.in/dfACvEZV Asociación Espa?ola de Gastroenterología TOGAS EU project AIDA EU project Diego Casas Deza Javier Alcedo González Javier Perez Gisbert Olga P. Nyssen Leticia Moreira