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On this #WorldCancerDay, let’s come together in a global movement led by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to envision a world where everyone has access to the care they need. Join us for a day of awareness, education, and action towards ensuring compassionate and equitable healthcare for all. Since 2000, #WorldCancerDay has become a unifying force, uniting communities across the globe to address one of our significant challenges. From schools to businesses, hospitals to online spaces, each of us plays a crucial role in lessening the impact of cancer worldwide. Theme: “Close the Care Gap” Despite progress in cancer care, challenges persist, influenced by factors such as income, education, and discrimination. This year, let’s call on leaders to make a commitment to prioritize cancer care, address disparities, and invest in a world that is fair, compassionate, and free from the burden of #cancer. Now is the time for collective action. 🎗 #CloseTheCareGap #ActNowForACancerFreeWorld #worldcancerday2024 #RSLlabs #euskinproducts #euskin

In this edition of In The Network, learn about the fight for equitable care, what causes racial disparities and the need for diversity in cancer research. Read the article > https://hubs.li/Q02mMh9X0 #InTheNetwork #CancerCare #WeAreAON

One of GO2’s top priorities is lung cancer’s unique impact on women. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death among women in the United States and the number of young women with lung cancer who never smoked continues to rise. In fact, two-thirds of never-smokers diagnosed with lung cancer are women. There is no clear answer as to why this is the case, and the only way to find out is with more research. To further advance making women’s health a national priority, we recently joined hundreds of women’s health champions by signing two letters sent to First Lady Dr. Jill Biden who leads the The White House Initiative on Women’s Health Research. The letters offered important insights and recommendations that will fundamentally improve the health of all women. https://lnkd.in/eF5MviDr

Join us on #WorldCancerDay, this February 4th, to advocate for equal cancer care. #WorldCancerDay2024 is more than a call to action; it's a commitment to end disparities in healthcare. Cancer's impact is felt differently by each person, highlighting the need for a world where one's chance of survival is not determined by their place of birth, economic status, or ethnicity. At Dimensions Sciences, we are pioneering change, supporting a diverse scientific community with scholarships and mentorship support. This initiative not only cultivates a more inclusive scientific community, but it also accelerates our journey toward identifying novel ways to cure cancer and other diseases. As we approach World Cancer Day, we are grateful for everyone involved in this fight—scientists, healthcare professionals, patients, and advocates. Your dedication is pivotal to our collective mission of improving cancer care worldwide. We invite you to help close the care gap. Discover how your support can make a difference by visiting our website. Your support, in any form, is invaluable. Together, we can make cancer care accessible for all. Link: https://lnkd.in/eQfiY2e #CloseTheCareGap #WorldCancerDay #Inclusion #Science #diversity #Womeninscience #CancerAwareness #SupportResearch

Today, on World Cancer Day, we unite in the global fight against cancer, honoring the resilience of survivors, remembering those we've lost, and renewing our commitment to advance research, improve patient care, and promote early detection and prevention strategies. This day serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of collaboration across industries, disciplines, and borders to tackle one of the most significant health challenges of our time. Let's take a moment to celebrate the incredible progress made in cancer research and treatment, driven by the tireless efforts of scientists, healthcare professionals, and advocates worldwide. Yet, there's still much work to be done. Today, we reaffirm our dedication to supporting ongoing research, advocating for equitable access to treatment and care, and empowering individuals with the knowledge they need to take charge of their health. Together, we can make a difference. Join the conversation and share how you or your organization is contributing to the fight against cancer. #WorldCancerDay #CancerResearch #FightCancer #HealthcareHeroes #PreventionIsKey #TogetherWeCan

🌍 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

Patient advocates and women’s rights leaders from around the world met in Brussels in May 2024, to share strategies to tackle declining screening rates and achieve the goal of eliminating cervical cancer. Thank you Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Blog and especially Matejka Rebolj and Jane Rigney for summarizing the outcomes of the meeting where I was also invited as a guest speaker. "Many countries have by now committed to implementing strategies to eradicate cervical cancer. A world without this devastating disease may indeed be within reach with the right political and societal commitment, and patient advocacy groups are crucial in achieving this historic goal. The time to act is now!" We can end cervical cancer if we, healthcare professionals, scientists, policy and decision-makers, patient advocacy groups, local communities, put our heads together. #endcervicalcancer #prevention https://lnkd.in/eJKfWPKV

📅 Join us for tomorrow’s meeting on cancer survivors and the ‘right to be forgotten’ 📅 A previous cancer diagnosis should not disqualify a person from vital financial services or impose exorbitant premiums! Please register for tomorrow's discussion using the link 👇 #RightToBeForgotten #RTBF #FinancialDiscrimination #SurvivingCancer #BrusselsEvents #EUevents | European Commission

September is #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth - a time to raise awareness about childhood cancer, the leading cause of disease-related death in children and adolescents beyond the newborn period. Learn more about our Knowledge Mobilization Group that aims to increase awareness, advance information sharing and exchange between researchers, patient communities, and other relevant parties and to improve the uptake of evidence-based knowledge. Learn more: https://ow.ly/Sxv150T7Z86

Cancer continues to be one of the greatest health challenges facing Europe. While we have achieved significant scientific progress in recent decades, the reality remains: every second person will be diagnosed with cancer, and many will die from it. We can’t accept this reality. But what will it take to redefine the future cancer care? 💡💡💡   We need bold, tangible action. And we need to work together, with a focus on four key pillars of opportunity: 📣 Early detection 📣 Timely and equitable access to diagnostics and treatment 📣 Equitable access to clinical trials, and 📣 Sustainable and resilient health systems.   I’ve set out some thoughts in the following article - I encourage you to take a moment to read this and welcome all perspectives. https://bit.ly/3MBDZ8n David Fredrickson Susan Galbraith Sunil Verma Benjamin Moutier Heather Moses Sandro Cesaro Thomas Di Maio David Dellamonica Sjoerd Hubben Jennifer Shum Daniel Widrig Joel Plaja