At the #WorldCancerCongress one of our themes is dedicated to patient voices.

Through experiences and best practice sharing, we examine the role of patient support programmes.

Check out the full #WCC2024 programme:worldcancercongress.org/2024-programme…

UNITAR is attending the #WorldCancerCongress held in Geneva from 17-19 September 2024. We will be exhibiting in the Global Village.

Register for the event and come visit us at Booth #18.

We hope to see you there! #WCC2024 Union for International #CancerControl

Find out more at worldcancercongress.org

Huge congratulations to Benda N. Kithaka , UICC Technical Fellow from Kenya for winning the prestigious Rachel Pearline Global Award! 💫

Your remarkable achievement reflects your outstanding contributions to our global cancer community.

the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/… Women4Cancer

Cancer is a complex disease, but there are steps we can take to reduce our risk. Regular exercise, healthy eating, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol are just a few ways to prevent cancer. Let's make healthy choices a part of our daily lives.

A person dies every 30 seconds from a hepatitis related illness. 🌎

One such illness is liver cancer - worldwide, the most common risk factor for liver cancer is chronic viral hepatitis.

The global health community should not wait to act on viral hepatitis.

#NoHep

Cancer is a complex disease, but there are steps we can take to reduce our risk. Regular exercise, healthy eating, and avoiding tobacco and alcohol are just a few ways to prevent cancer. Let's make healthy choices a part of our daily lives.

'By...addressing #AMR and cancer care we are not only safeguarding antimicrobials, but also ensuring cancer care remains effective in an era where AMR threatens to undo decades of medical progress.' -Shalini Jayasekar Zurn of Union for International #CancerControl

At the #WorldCancerCongress one of our themes is dedicated to patient voices.

Through experiences and best practice sharing, we examine the role of patient support programmes.

Check out the full #WCC2024 programme:worldcancercongress.org/2024-programme…

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in over 100 countries, and the global burden of the disease is set to more than double by 2040.

A report by The Lancet and IARC explains how the world should prepare for this surge.

Read more now.
bit.ly/4cQ1eaU

NOW ONLINE

This study assessed the efficacy/safety of everolimus+exemestane for the treatment of HR+, HER2-advanced #BreastCancer , evaluated patients' quality of life, management of stomatitis, and therapy sequence

➡️doi.org/10.1002/ijc.34…

Wiley’s #WorldHealthDay collection includes research from some of our key partners, including the American Cancer Society Society, Union for International #CancerControl, The Cochrane Library, and more.

Explore the articles here: ow.ly/s0Uo50R9G5S

Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in over 100 countries, and the global burden of the disease is set to more than double by 2040.

A report by The Lancet and IARC explains how the world should prepare for this surge.

Read more now.
bit.ly/4cQ1eaU

It was a pleasure to welcome the Private Sector Council of the ATOM Coalition.

Building on shared achievements, we explored new opportunities and next steps. Together, we're advancing access to vital oncology medicines, ensuring every patient receives the care they need.

UICC is seeking a dynamic Programme Manager for the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition! If you're passionate about making a real impact, apply today.

uicc.org/atom-coalition…

We are celebrating #WorldHealthDay2024 !

Four #IJCpapers are included in the newest collection curated from Wiley.

Read all the articles here:
➡️onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/toc/10.111…

@UICC, Wiley Oncology & Hematology

The right to health is a fundamental right for every individual.

But these rights are often denied to cancer patients.

Addressing these barriers requires a multifaceted approach from universal health coverage to national cancer control plans.

#MyHealthMyRight #WorldHealthDay

The right to health is a fundamental right for every individual.

But these rights are often denied to cancer patients.

Addressing these barriers requires a multifaceted approach from universal health coverage to national cancer control plans.

#MyHealthMyRight #WorldHealthDay

Ensuring the rights of people living with cancer requires a comprehensive approach that includes universal health coverage and national cancer control plans.

Read this UICC article ahead of #WorldHealthDay : uicc.org/news/advancing…

#MyHealthMyRight