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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Cervical Cancer Advocacy handbook

Guide

06 Jun 2025

UICC’s 2025 Cervical Cancer Advocacy handbook serves as a practical guide to support civil society organisations (CSOs) and patient groups in advocating for comprehensive cervical cancer prevention, screening and treatment services, in line with the&nbsp;WHO Global Strategy to eliminate cervical cancer&nbsp;and the latest recommendations since its launch.&nbsp;Despite being preventable and treat...

GuideCancerCivil Society Working GroupHealth Literacy DevelopmentMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived Experiences+2

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

UICC, WCRFI and McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer's response to the Zero Draft of the 2025 Political Declaration on NCDs and Mental Health

Strategy document

03 Jun 2025

The joint response from the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRFI) and McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer outlines the cancer community's feedback and recommendations on the Zero Draft of the Political Declaration on NCDs and mental health, and integrating text proposals from the NCD Alliance.&nbsp;

Strategy documentCancerCivil Society Working GroupMeaningful Engagement of People with Lived ExperiencesMultisectoral Action+10
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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

World Cancer Day 2025 - The campaign

Case study

03 Jan 2025

THE NEW WORLD CANCER DAY THEME 2025-2027 “UNITED BY UNIQUE” PLACES PEOPLE AT THE CENTRE OF CARE AND THEIR STORIES AT THE HEART OF THE CONVERSATION.&nbsp;Cancer is more than just a medical diagnosis — it’s a deeply personal matter.&nbsp;Behind every diagnosis lies a unique human story - stories of grief, pain, healing, resilience, love and more. That’s why a people-centred approach to can...

Case studyCancerPrimary health care

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

The Access to Oncology Medicines Coalition: Enhanced in-Country Coordination for Sustainable Access

16 Nov 2024

The disparity in access to essential cancer medicines between less and more affluent countries is a major source ofinequities in access to cancer care. In May 2022, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) launched a new initiative, the Access to Oncology Medicines Coalition (ATOM Coalition), bringing together over 40 organisations from the private and civil society sectors to cooperate a...

CancerAccess to essential medicines and services

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Breast cancer advocacy handbook

Report

30 Oct 2024

UICC’s Breast Cancer Advocacy handbook aims to guide and inspire cancer organisations and advocates in mobilising governments and institutions to prioritise breast cancer in national funding and policy agendas, driving progress to reduce the national breast cancer burden. The handbook is aligned with, and builds upon, WHO’s Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI), which aims to cut global breas...

ReportCancerHealth promotionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financingSocial determinants of health+3

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Social media cards and messages for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Briefs & Fact Sheets

30 Sep 2024

These ready-made social media cards and messages can be used to raise awareness about key information on breast cancer.&nbsp;

Briefs & Fact SheetsCancer

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Abstracts of the World Cancer Congress Geneva Switzerland 17-19 September 2024

Report

30 Sep 2024

It is with great pleasure that we present this collection of abstracts, selected from the top 200 submissions to the 2024 World Cancer Congress,&nbsp;held in Geneva, Switzerland, from the 17th to the 19th of September. This compilation reflects the diversity, innovation, and pursuit of knowledge&nbsp;from researchers, programme managers, policy makers and advocates from around the world. It charac...

ReportCancerNCD LabAccess to essential medicines and servicesHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing+2
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25 Sep 2024

World Health Organization, Union for International Cancer Control

Sharing Expertise & Amplifying Voices: WHO/UICC Workshop on Meaningful Engagement of People Living with Cancer at WCC 2024

At this year’s World Cancer Congress (WCC) in Geneva, the World Health Organization (WHO) and&nbsp;the Union for International Cancer Control&nbsp;&nbsp;(UICC) jointly hosted a&nbsp;&nbsp;workshop on meaningful engagement of people living with cancer. The workshop was organized in view of the upcoming&nbsp;UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs) and Mental Health in Septem...

25 Sep 2024

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Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Integrated approaches for women’s cancers: Opportunities to advance health for women

Report

19 Sep 2024

This publication explores the topic of integrated approaches for women’s cancers, providing insights from the perspective of those accessing care, to service delivery and across the building blocks of the health systems. It offers a picture of the state of integrated approaches for women’s cancers as of today, highlighting good practices, case studies, considerations and areas where greater at...

ReportCancerMultisectoral ActionHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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Union for International Cancer Control

Tobacco control infographics

Fact sheet

12 May 2024

Download various infographics demonstrating how quitting smoking can have tangible positive effects and other tobacco key facts.

Fact sheetCancerCardiovascular DiseaseChronic Respiratory DiseasesHealth promotion+1

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15 Apr 2024

Union for International Cancer Control

World Cancer Research Fund publishes findings connecting lifestyle changes and colorectal cancer survival

HIGHLIGHTS The World Cancer Research Fund's Global Cancer Update Programme study, published in the&nbsp;International Journal of Cancer, suggests that physical activity and a diet rich in plants and whole grains, including coffee, may enhance survival for colorectal cancer patients. The study, while indicating potential benefits of certain lifestyle changes, calls for more extensive resear...

15 Apr 2024

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22 Jan 2024

NCD Alliance

Action on Cancer: World Against Cancer

A survey was conducted first in Ukrain neighbouring host countries and then in Ukrain in order to assess&nbsp;cancer needs.&nbsp;It is clear that the war significantly affected prevention, screening and provision of care, putting further stress on cervical cancer prevention programmes that were already under pressure from COVID-19 restrictions. Longer term, the war has increased exposure to enviro...

22 Jan 2024

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