UICC Board Member Kenji Lopez firmly refutes arguments by young individuals that smoking's pleasure outweighs its risks. His blog post, released ahead of World No Tobacco Day on 31 May, shines a light on the stark realities of lung cancer diagnosis, treatment costs, and patient burdens in Mexico.

UICC is pleased to present its 2022 annual report. It showcases the progress made over the past year to reduce the global impact of cancer and improve the lives of those affected by the disease. 

Advances in the early detection and treatment of cancer has greatly increased many people’s chances of survival; it has also, however, made the challenges of life after diagnosis and successful treatment increasingly visible. Findings from UICC’s recent Virtual Dialogue on supportive and survivorship care.

Tobacco and alcohol industries twist messages of female empowerment and play on unrealistic beauty standards to target women through advertising. It is an old tactic, repackaged to fit new technologies, and one that shifts its focus towards a younger female generation, as well as women in low-and middle-income countries.