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Who you are and where you live should not determine if you live. Unfortunately, when it comes to cancer care, this is all too often still the case. This year, for #WorldCancerDay, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is inviting everyone to ask their government to improve health equity, accessibility of cancer services and reduce disparities in cancer incidence and mortality to finally #CloseTheCareGap.   It's easy to get involved. Just click on the link below and: -add your full name -email address -select your country's health representative -click on "add your voice" 🚀 We have an extraordinary opportunity to accelerate progress towards this shared goal, but only if we act together now! 💪 ➡️ https://lnkd.in/epeXCswj

The 2024's theme for World Cancer Day is "Together, we challenge those in power". HealthFacts Ng joins the entire world to make the global demand for leaders to prioritize and invest in cancer prevention and care and to do more to achieve a just and cancer-free world. #worldcancerday #healthandwellness

Developing treatment options suitable for low-resource regions is key to providing equitable cancer care. Born out of an international partnership, an innovative, affordable, and easy-to-use technology was developed to accelerate the elimination of cervical cancer as a global health problem. Read more in our new Spotlight Blog ➡ https://go.nih.gov/mZZyeJW #WorldCancerResearchDay

Studies have shown that modifying key risk factors and adopting evidence-based strategies can prevent 30-50% of cancer deaths.** The crucial element? Early detection! Catching it in its early stages, combined with comprehensive patient care, significantly lightens the burden of cancer. Choosing prevention isn't just about empowerment; it's the most cost-effective, long-term strategy in the global fight against cancer. Join us in spreading the word, raising awareness, and taking proactive steps together for a healthier future without cancer. **Source: World Health Organization #DetectEarlyDefeatCancer #TestEarlyTreatRight #RocheDiagnosticsPakistan

🌍 Addressing the gap in women's health care delivery could reduce women's time in poor health by nearly two-thirds –– that's 500+ healthier days. Read more on the urgent need for Women-Centric Cancer Care (WCCC) in the Creating a Vision of Women-Centric Cancer Care paper from the 2023 FemTechnology Summit here: https://lnkd.in/dgERFvvS

A just-release World Health Organization report signals a looming cancer epidemic. Issued by the IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization, it forecasts a daunting 77 percent surge in global cancer cases by 2050. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dJGs2M3Z #globalhealth #worldcancerday

February 4th is World Cancer Day. CAPhO joins the call for governments around the world to promote health equity, enhance cancer service accessibility, reduce disparities in cancer incidence and mortality, and to finally #closethecaregap. To learn more, visit https://lnkd.in/emGk7DU

Today is #worldcancerday. The ongoing theme of "Close the Care Gap" is about understanding and recognizing the inequities in cancer care around the globe. In 2024, the #AmericanCancerSociety projects cancer cases to surpass 2 million, the highest in history. There is only 1 RD for every ~2,700 cancer patient. Savor Health's Dietitian-on-Demand helps patients manage cancer and other complex medical conditions though evidence-based guidelines, and can help solve inequities in access to #cancercare. #ClosetheCareGap #SavorHealth #FoodisMedicine #NutritionMatters

IARC - International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization estimates, based on the best sources of data available in countries in 2022, highlight the growing burden of #cancer, the disproportionate impact on under-served populations, and the urgent need to address cancer inequities worldwide. Here is the data for the Western #Pacific Region. World Health Organization

The Cancer Burden... - This is the reason for the #worldcancerday A day set aside for: 📍enlightening individuals all around the world about cancer. 📍 encouraging governments to prioritise cancer as a public health issue 📍 encouraging innovative strategies to reduce inequity in cancer treatment. and to 📍 influencing the investment in quality health care for all cancer patients. This isn't limited to a day. It's a long-term commitment. It is not a fight for cancer patients alone, it is a collective effort... to ease the burden of cancer. The first step is to be aware. #worldcancerday #cancerawareness #cancersupport #healthcareandwellbeing