UICC Newsletter - March 2023

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UICC Newsletter – March 2023

Addressing gender barriers in cancer control

There are wide-ranging factors that contribute to women experiencing higher risks and worse outcomes when it comes to cancer. On the occasion of International Women’s Day, UICC spoke with the co-chairs of The Lancet Commission on Women and Cancer about the need for a gender-specific approach in research, data collection and policy making to mitigate the adverse consequences that cancer has on women globally.

Breaking down the stigma: women and cancer care

In this article, UICC looks at the many different forms of stigma that women can experience in cancer care. Gender norms, societal views, fear of discrimination and feelings of shame can prevent women from even accessing prevention and timely diagnosis, which add to the emotional and physical challenges of treatment and life after treatment. Read more

Coordinating advocacy efforts is key to integrating cancer care in UHC

UICC Young Leader Dr Christine Mugo-Sitati from Kenya shows how effective cancer control and universal health coverage (UHC) are closely intertwined and require a holistic approach to care. Read more

Take action

UICC is requesting input from members on cancer care and UHC

The second High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) will take place on 21 September 2023. As UHC cannot be achieved if cancer is left out – and since UHC is essential to effective cancer control – UICC is drafting a document calling for the inclusion of core cancer services in UHC benefit packages. To reflect the views of its members, UICC is requesting feedback to help shape its position and priorities. For more information, read the ask document and participate in the consultation on UHC priorities for UICC members, visit UICC’s dedicated webpage.

Call for applications – Master courses

Registration is now open for the next series of UICC Master courses, which will run from April to July 2023. There are currently two courses, one on leveraging law and policy for cancer prevention and control (17 April – 30 June), the other on access to essential medicines (17 April – 31 July).
Register here

UICC Podcast “Let’s talk cancer”

Multi-cancer early detection could save millions of lives

In this edition of Let’s Talk Cancer, Cary Adams talks about the emerging technology of multi-cancer early detection with Dr Dan Milner, Executive Director of the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition. Dr Milner explains how a simple blood test could detect up to 200 cancers in the early stages and why he is optimistic that it will help turn the tide on cancer by eliminating the need for costly and more invasive tests for different cancer types.
Listen to the podcast

Encouraging women to care for their own health

US Olympic gymnast and entrepreneur Shannon Miller was diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer in 2011. She had a baseball sized tumor removed followed by an intensive chemotherapy regimen. In this edition of Let’s Talk Cancer, she shares her experience with Cary Adams, encouraging women to take care of themselves and consult for routine checkups and screenings.
Listen to the podcast

Members

Members’ Corner

This month in the Members’ Corner, register for UICC’s upcoming online learning opportunities, sign up for events organised by UICC members and meet new members.

Click here to visit the Members’ corner

How cancer organisations are coping in Turkey and Syria after the earthquakes

Following the devastating earthquakes that struck Turkey and Syria, UICC has been in touch with cancer organisations in the region and talked to former UICC President Prof. Tezer Kutluk about the situation for health and cancer services. Read more

$25m funding for global research
CRUK and NIH “challenging” the global research community to take on the nine primary obstacles that continue to impede progress against cancer and that no scientist, institution, or country can solve alone. Expressions of interest are now open until 22 June 2023, with international teams invited to apply for up to $25m in funding. Read more

Resources

Diálogo regional América Latina – Informe

Report on the Regional Dialogue that took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brasil on 29-30 November 2022. Read more

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