In a blog published by the NCD Alliance, Julie Torode of UICC and Heather White of TogetHER call for fresh thinking to harness synergies between COVID-19 and cervical cancer elimination plans. 

A new group of UICC members join the Cancer Advocates programme aiming to strengthen their skills, knowledge and networks in advocating for equitable access to cancer control.

Bill Anderson of Roche Pharmaceuticals shines a light on the herculean efforts of unsung heroes to ensure the continued availability of essential medicines and care through the pandemic.

CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) Andrea Seale has been invited to share how her organisation found ways to ensure that Canadians affected by cancer were not alone during the pandemic.

A leading oncologist in India and UICC’s new President for 2020-2022, Professor Anil D’Cruz wishes UICC members and partners all the best for 2021 and outlines his vision for the organisation and cancer control, as he helps guide UICC through a changing health landscape.

UICC looks forward to a brighter 2021 for the cancer community and the entire staff offer their best wishes for the end of the year.

2020 saw the adoption and launch of the first-ever global commitment to eliminate a cancer. 2021 will be about an integrated approach to its implementation.

UPDATE: IARC has released the updated Globocan 2022 Global cancer data. Visit the new article here.