Addressing the barriers to accessing accurate and understandable cancer information, such as language, socioeconomic status, and cultural sensitivities, is crucial to improving health literacy and reducing the impact of cancer on underserved populations.

While many challenges remain to improve cancer control for all the world’s people, Prof. Jeff Dunn AO, President of UICC, takes a moment to look at the achievements of the UICC, its members, partners and the global cancer community over the past 90 years.

A significant reduction in the level of support provided by several of the long-standing partners of the programme due to budget constraints imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent economic crisis has forced UICC regretfully to suspend applications for its Fellowships programme.

The way people talk about cancer matters. Outdated or negative language can affect early diagnosis and survival rates. It reflects cultural taboos, stigmas and emotional response to the disease. Finding the right words can make life easier for those with the disease and save lives.