AI offers accessible cancer information but also presents risks of misinformation and heightening anxiety, as well as privacy concerns. Mary Wong Hemrajani, Chairperson of the Global Chinese Breast Cancer Organizations Alliance, a UICC member, offers insights on how to help people with cancer navigate these issues.

Mission Early is a global initiative uniting partners to improve early cancer detection, diagnosis, and treatment through policy guidance, evidence, and collaboration.

Malaysia’s BEAUTY initiative, focused on but not limited to women, embeds cancer awareness into everyday community spaces, using salons and workplaces to promote early detection, reduce barriers, and foster a culturally inclusive, sustainable prevention ecosystem.

On 3 April, UICC is opening the 2026 Technical Fellowships for cancer professionals worldwide to gain hands-on training in cancer control interventions. Applications can be submitted until 4 June 2026 in English, Spanish, and French. 

Atef Rimawi of UICC member Istishari Arab Hospital reports worsening access to cancer services in the West Bank due to movement and funding barriers, with Gaza patients unable to reach treatment. Radiotherapy exists in Ramallah, but delays, shortages, and late-stage diagnoses worsen outcomes.