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15 Aug 2021

Union for International Cancer Control

Nutrition and cancer: fostering a global community

Over the last thirty years, there has been increasing recognition of the need to better understand how lifestyle –&nbsp;including factors related to diet, nutrition and physical activity – can influence the risk of cancer, its treatment and survival.&nbsp; Although there has been more and more research in this area, those in the cancer world are not necessarily familiar with the role of nut...

15 Aug 2021

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Union for International Cancer Control

Global action on financing cervical cancer elimination

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01 Feb 2021

Executive Summary Cervical cancer is the fourth-most commonly detected cancer in women worldwide yet is one of the most preventable and treatable cancers if detected early. Women in low- and lower-middle income countries and the poorest within countries are disproportionally affected by cervical cancer-related morbidity and mortality. In 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) launched a glob...

PublicationCancerHealth system strengthening, including governance and financing

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26 Oct 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Cancer and coronavirus in Africa: the challenges facing volunteer organisations

Cancer patients and organisations in Africa face increased challenges due to coronavirus in terms of access to affordable medicines, lack of knowledge, fundraising and community outreach for diagnoses and vaccinations. Read more here.

26 Oct 2020

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26 Oct 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

WHO report highlights severe disruptions to cancer services due to COVID-19

WHO report highlights severe disruptions to cancer services due to COVID-19. Read more here.

26 Oct 2020

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26 Oct 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

COVID-19 unmasks what cancer patients have long known: The world needs a better and more equitable health system

CNN publishes an opinion piece by HRH Princess Dina Mired(link is external) of Jordan, President of UICC, on what the coronavirus pandemic has revealed about the inequalities and challenges facing cancer care.&nbsp; &nbsp;

26 Oct 2020

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26 Oct 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Addressing the challenges to the cancer community raised by COVID-19

Three UICC virtual Members Dialogues held in May and June provided insights and recommendations for some of the major challenges facing the cancer community amidst the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp; Read more here.

26 Oct 2020

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26 Oct 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Cancer care for older adults during COVID-19

Experts at a Virtual Dialogue hosted by UICC weighed in on the inequities and bias faced by older cancer patients in accessing healthcare and their cumulative risks for COVID-19. Read more here.

26 Oct 2020

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26 Oct 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Marking World Lung Cancer Day during the COVID-19 pandemic

Lung cancer kills more than 1.7 million people each year, yet with proper prevention and accessible treatment these numbers can be reduced. Read more here.

26 Oct 2020

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26 Oct 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Inequity in cancer care for Indigenous Peoples

Significant disparities in cancer care(link is external) exist for Indigenous Peoples across the world, requiring targeted and tailored outreach to overcome the myriad challenges to closing the equity gap. Read more here.

26 Oct 2020

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26 Oct 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Increasing survival rates for children with cancer

September marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a moment to reflect on the particular challenges facing children who have cancer and their parents and recall the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer launched by WHO in 2018. &nbsp;

26 Oct 2020

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23 Jun 2020

WHO Civil Society Working Group

Webinar ‘People at the center: challenges and solutions of PLWNCDS during the COVID-19 pandemic’

According to World Health Organization, People living with or affected by major non-communicable diseases (NCD) and conditions: such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, hypertension and diabetes, appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the COVID-19. Several risk factors attributable to NCDs also make people vulnerable to the virus, and obesity-related condit...

23 Jun 2020

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30 Apr 2020

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Cancer and Universal Health Coverage (UHC)

UHC means that all individuals and communities receive the health services they need without suffering financial hardship. It includes the full spectrum of essential, quality health services, from health promotion to prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and palliative care. UHC must include key measures to address the growing burden of cancer, which is the second leading cause of global morta...

30 Apr 2020

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