13th European Head and Neck Cancer Prevention Week
September 15–20, 2025
Head and neck cancers are increasingly affecting young, active individuals who take care of their health. It is a disease whose symptoms are easy to overlook, which is why prevention and early diagnosis are so important.
This year’s edition of the European Head and Neck Cancer Prevention Week will take place from September 15–20, 2025, under the slogan:
“A United Europe in the Fight Against Head and Neck Cancers – Equal Access, Equal Opportunities.”
The campaign involves 23 centres in 16 cities across Poland, covering almost all regions of the country, except for the Lubusz, Opole, Podkarpackie, and Warmian-Masurian voivodeships.
Key events
Warsaw – opening of the week
September 15, 2025
A nationwide press conference will be held at the Journalists’ House in Warsaw, inaugurating the campaign. This meeting of experts, physicians, and patients will highlight the importance of prevention and early diagnosis.
Poznań – sports finale
September 20, 2025
At Lake Malta in Poznań, the closing event of the week will take place – “Make Sense Run & Walk – Run away from head and neck cancer.” This unique sports and recreational picnic is dedicated to patients, their families, and everyone who wishes to support prevention efforts. The event starts at 10:00 a.m.
Nationwide programme
As part of the 13th European Prevention Week, the following activities are planned:
- educational meetings with high school students,
- free preventive examinations without referral at the Greater Poland Cancer Centre,
- a debate with healthcare decision-makers at the Działyński Palace in Poznań,
- workshops for patients and their families,
- media, educational, and sporting events across the country.
Why is this important?
As emphasized by Prof. Wojciech Golusiński, coordinator and initiator of the European Head and Neck Cancer Prevention Week:
“Our ambition is for every woman and man in Poland to know a few simple rules that help reduce the risk of disease and, if needed, allow them to reach a specialist as early as possible, increasing the chances of effective treatment.”
We warmly invite you to take an active part!