Five years after the launch of the “Tratar o cancro por tu” initiative, and with 24 sessions already held, bringing together more than 3,500 participants in 15 cities, Ipatimup is back “on the road” to once again talk about, raise awareness about, and share knowledge about cancer with the public. From January 13th to March 12th, Ipatimup scientists and some of the best local specialists will be present in Matosinhos, Guarda, Évora, Viana do Castelo, Guimarães, and Angra do Heroísmo. This edition focuses on prevention, early detection, and cancer treatment, with a highlight being the presence of the director of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Elisabete Weiderpass, at the opening session in Matosinhos.

This initiative involves scientists from Ipatimup and some of the best local specialists, who share knowledge about lung, skin, prostate, breast, colon, endocrine system cancers, leukemias and lymphomas, and pediatric tumors. They also discuss scientific advances and the latest therapies, simplifying concepts, highlighting the need for early diagnosis and prevention, and placing patients at the center of the discussion.

In the 2026 edition, the themes will be: “Early detection: the impact of cancer screenings” (Matosinhos), “Precision oncology medicine: innovative medicines and how to access these medicines” (Guarda), “The role of heredity: the importance of family history and genetic studies” (Évora), “Environment, behavior and cancer: understanding to prevent” (Viana do Castelo), “Cancer diagnosis: from biopsy to clinical decision” (Guimarães) and “Cancer prevention: main risk factors” (Angra do Heroísmo).