2020
International
World Health Organization (WHO)
WHO outlines steps to save 7 million lives from cancer
GENEVA—The World Health Organization (WHO) today spells out the need to step up cancer services in low and middle-income countries. WHO warns that, if current trends continue, the world will see a 60% increase in cancer cases over the next two decades. The greatest increase (an estimated 81%) in new cases will occur in low- and middle-income countries, where survival rates are currently lowest.
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Membres UICC
France
Centre Leon Bérard
La Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes et le Centre Léon Bérard s’associent à l’occasion de Journée Mondiale contre le Cancer.
Lyon - A l’occasion de la Journée Mondiale contre le cancer le 4 février 2020, la Caisse d’Epargne Rhône Alpes et le Centre Léon Bérard s’unissent aux côtés des personnes touchées par la maladie pour montrer leur engagement dans cette lutte. La tour Incity sera pour l’occasion illuminée en orange comme de nombreux bâtiments symboliques dans le monde entier et accueillera une conférence sur la prévention des risques du cancer.
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Unicancer
2020, Unicancer s’engage envers les patients avec une charte partagée par tous les centres de lutte contre le cancer, et une campagne pour la journée mondiale de lutte contre le cancer
Paris le 20 janvier 2020 - Unicancer – la seule fédération hospitalière exclusivement dédiée à la cancérologie se dote d’une charte de 6 engagements envers les patients, partagées par tous les Centres de lutte contre le cancer (CLCC) qu’elle réunit. Incarnation des valeurs communes au réseau Unicancer - humanisme, innovation, quête de l’excellence et solidarité - ses engagements sont illustrés de preuves concrètes et personnalisées pour chaque CLCC.
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Afrique du sud
Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)
World Cancer Day - who are you and what will you do?
On the 20th anniversary of World Cancer Day (4 February 2020), the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), challenges individuals to make a personal commitment to lower the impact of cancer for themselves, the people they love and the world. Every year 9.6 million people die from cancer globally. In 2018, an estimated 107 467 new cases of cancer in South Africa occurred. * Non- communicable diseases, including cancer, are one of the World Health Organization’s ‘ten threats to global health’. #IAmAndIWill #WorldCancerDay
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Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA)
International survey highlights cancer perceptions
World Cancer Day, observed by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) and led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), aims to mobilise urgent action from individuals, governments and the global cancer community to close the clear and unacceptable gaps in cancer risk awareness between higher and lower socioeconomic groups.
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Suisse
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
World Cancer Day - who are you and what will you do?
Lugano, Switzerland, 4 February - Today on World Cancer Day, ESMO, the leading organisation for medical oncology, joins the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) in its call to reduce the global cancer burden and commits to reinforcing its core educational mission to reach a larger base of medical professionals to play a critical role in cancer prevention.
An annual initiative led by UICC, World Cancer Day aims to mobilise urgent action from individuals, governments, and the global cancer community. This year, to mark the 20th anniversary of this appointment, UICC launched a global survey (1) of more than 15,000 adults across 20 countries to form an up-to-date picture of the public's experiences, views and behaviours around cancer.
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Partenaires de l'UICC
MSD
Lors de la Journée mondiale contre le cancer, MSD Suisse est unie dans le soutien de ses patients
La Journée mondiale contre le cancer, qui a lieu tous les 4 février, est un mouvement unificateur mondial mené par l'Union internationale contre le Cancer (UICC). MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) est un fier sponsor de cette initiative, participant au débat pour créer une vague de sensibilisation et d'action qui permettra des progrès puissants et de nouvelles avancées, bâtissant ainsi un avenir meilleur pour tous.
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MSD
Am Weltkrebstag steht MSD Schweiz geschlossen hinter seinen Patienten
Alljährlich findet am 4. Februar der Weltkrebstag statt, eine globale, vereinende Bewegung, die von der Internationalen Vereinigung gegen Krebs (Union for International Cancer Control, UICC) angeführt wird. MSD (Merck Sharp & Dohme) ist ein stolzer Sponsor dieser Initiative und beteiligt sich an den Gesprächen, um Bewusstsein zu schaffen und daraus resultierende Handlungen zu lancieren, die einen kraftvollen Fortschritt und eine Weiterentwicklung ermöglicht und damit eine bessere Zukunft für alle schafft.
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Gouvernements
Hong Kong
Public urged to lead a healthy lifestyle to tie in with World Cancer Day
The Department of Health (DH) today (February 4) urged members of the public to support World Cancer Day 2020 through leading a healthy lifestyle to prevent and control cancer.
World Cancer Day has been designated for February 4 each year by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) since 2000 to increase community understanding of threats posed by cancer and to unite the global population in cancer prevention.
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Luxembourg
Journée mondiale contre le cancer: 40% des cancers pourraient être évités en adoptant un mode de vie plus sain!
À l'occasion de la Journée mondiale contre le cancer, célébrée le 4 février, le ministère de la Santé lance un message de sensibilisation à la lutte contre le cancer.
Le ministère de la Santé met l'accent sur la prévention. À côté du dépistage précoce, la prévention joue un rôle primordial dans la lutte contre le cancer. En adoptant des modes de vie sains - avec en premier lieu, le refus du tabac et la consommation modérée de l'alcool et en favorisant une alimentation saine et activité physique régulière - 40% des cancers pourraient être évités.
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Autres
Canada
Fondation québécoise du cancer
Des actions concrètes pour la Journée mondiale contre le cancer : la Fondation québécoise du cancer se rapproche de la Montérégie
MONTRÉAL, le 3 févr. 2020 /CNW Telbec/ - Le 4 février marque la Journée mondiale contre le cancer qui vise à sensibiliser la population et les gouvernements à travers le monde à prendre des actions concrètes face au cancer.
Depuis maintenant 40 ans, la Fondation québécoise du cancer soutient tous les Québécois qui reçoivent un diagnostic - et leurs proches, et ce peu importe le type de cancer, le stade, leur âge, d'où ils viennent, leur situation ou leur histoire.
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International
City Cancer Challenge
C/Can calls on cities to drive change in cancer care
Geneva, 4 Feb. Timed to coincide with World Cancer Day on 4 February, City Cancer Challenge (C/Can) is launching its first-ever global campaign, The City of Tomorrow. “C/Can is ready to support more cities around the world to deliver cancer solutions, and change the future,” says C/Can CEO Dr Susan Henshall.
The City of Tomorrow campaign is built on C/Can’s experience working with cities across Asia, Africa, Europe and Latin America to design, plan and implement local cancer care solutions. It is driven by the urgent need to improve access to quality cancer care in response to the growing cancer burden, now responsible for 9.6 million deaths worldwide annually. C/Can knows this ‘dream’ can be realised when cities lead change through strong partnerships, data-driven decision making, and solutions created with and by people affected by cancer.
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ReAct
World Cancer Day – understanding how antibiotic resistance threatens cancer treatment
On World Cancer Day: ReAct highlights why effective antibiotics are essential for modern cancer care Patients with cancer rely on effective antibiotics as they undergo cancer treatment. Infections are one of the most common complications cancer patients experience, and it is not uncommon that multiple courses of antibiotics are needed while cancer treatment is ongoing. Antibiotics are also used preventively to avoid infections after surgeries and when patients’ immune systems are weak; for example when undergoing chemotherapy. As such, effective antibiotics are a cornerstone of modern cancer care.
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Membres de l'UICC
Afrique du Sud
PinkDrive
Today, City of Joburg in partnership with PinkDrive commemorated World Cancer Day by providing health screening to residents of Alexandra, East of Johannesburg. The event mobilised and empowered residents of East bank and surrounding communities with knowledge around cancer as well as screening opportunities.
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Australie
Cancer Australia
Early detection of colorectal cancer results in almost 100% patient survival
Today on World Cancer Day, Cancer Australia has released national data on cancer survival by stage at diagnosis* for colorectal (or bowel) cancer, which shows five-year survival is 99% if detected at stage 1.
Under the theme of ‘I Am and I Will’ World Cancer Day 2019 highlights the need for early stage cancer detection to significantly improve cancer patients’ chances of survival. World Cancer Day aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year.
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Espagne
Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama (FECMA)
Statement of the Spanish Breast Cancer Federation (FECMA) on the occasion of World Cancer Day
Madrid, 01 February 2019.- On the occasion of World Cancer Day, which is held on 4th February, the Spanish Breast Cancer Federation - Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama (FECMA) and the 45 Associations of Women with Breast Cancer which make it up and which are an active part of the associative movement of patients all join the “World Cancer Day” campaign of the Union for International Cancer Control - Unión Internacional Contra el Cáncer (UICC).
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Etats-Unis
National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®)
On World Cancer Day, National Comprehensive Cancer Network Announces National Endorsements for Guidelines to Improve Cancer Care in Sub-Saharan Africa
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA [February 4, 2019]—The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) announces formal endorsements from the governments of Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania for the NCCN Harmonized GuidelinesTM for Sub-Saharan Africa, while joining cancer leaders across the globe to raise awareness and take action for World Cancer Day on February 4.
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Singapour
Singapore Cancer Society
Singapore Cancer Society & Partners Celebrate World Cancer Day on 4 February
- Over 30 organisations pledge commitment to raise greater awareness and fight against cancer
- Special video to be released on 4 February, 12pm showcasing organisations’ and individuals’ empowering messages to champion cancer awareness and prevention
- The only city to have 5 buildings light up in support of World Cancer Day 2019*
Singapore, 28 January 2019: Singapore Cancer Society (SCS) commemorates World Cancer Day this year with the support from over 30 organisations who have come forward to pledge their commitment to raise greater awareness, support the community, and fight against cancer.
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Suisse
La ligue contre le cancer, Suisse
Communiqué de presse de la ligue contre le cancer, Suisse – Le 4 février 2019, c’est la Journée mondiale du cancer
Berne – 22 janvier 2019 - Avec sa campagne sur les réseaux sociaux, la Ligue contre le cancer encourage à bouger. Les personnes atteintes d’un cancer peuvent déjà bénéficier des bienfaits d’une activité physique pendant la thérapie et la phase de réadaptation. À l’occasion de la Journée mondiale contre le cancer, et en partenariat avec des associations et organisations sportives régionales et nationales, la Ligue contre le cancer incite les gens à bouger plus. En effet, le mouvement permet de prévenir cette maladie et d’en réduire les effets indésirables.
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International
International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC)
IARC: “HPV vaccination is safe, effective, and critical for eliminating cervical cancer”
Lyon, France, 4 February 2019 – The latest figures from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) show that an estimated 570 000 new cases of cervical cancer were diagnosed worldwide in 2018, making it the fourth most common cancer in women globally. Every year more than 310 000 women die from this preventable disease, and about 90% of these deaths occur in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs).
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Partenaires de l'UICC
Australie
Icon Group
Local cancer centre first in state to deliver cutting-edge radiation therapy treatment for advanced brain cancer
Icon Cancer Centre Hobart has delivered its first stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT) treatment, an advanced technique used to treat, small well-defined brain tumours, including tumours that have spread from a primary cancer. The centre is the first oncology care provider in Tasmania to apply this precision treatment technique to brain tumours.
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Australian-first technology in Toowoomba continues to make a difference this World Cancer Day
A Dalby patient has become the 200th person to receive treatment on Australasia’s first Varian Halcyon system at the Radiation Oncology Centre (ROC) in Toowoomba. The Halcyon system is the latest in radiation therapy technology and was installed at ROC in October 2017. On World Cancer Day, the machine has treated over 200 patients, and delivered more than 5,800 treatments. The machine has the capacity to treat up to 50 patients a day and its pioneering technology simplifies every aspect of treatment, to deliver pinpoint precision and speed, alongside providing greater comfort to patients.
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This World Cancer Day Icon Cancer Centre celebrates one year of delivering world- class care to Mackay
Since opening at the beginning of 2018, Icon Cancer Centre has brought comprehensive, cutting-edge cancer care to Mackay’s backyard and has saved patients and their families over 355,000 kilometres of travel; that’s equivalent to 22 trips around Australia.
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Local breast cancer patients can now benefit from innovative heart protecting technique this World Cancer Day
Icon introduces cutting-edge radiation therapy technique previously unavailable in the region
A new treatment technique at Icon Cancer Centre in Rockingham is protecting patient’s hearts from radiation doses during left-sided breast cancer treatment.
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Kenya
Merck
Merck continues to empower Kenyan women through “Merck More than a Mother” and “Merck STEM for Women and Girls” programs
“Merck More than a Mother” supports infertile women through access to information, health and change of mindset.
“Merck STEM Program for Women and Girls” starts today in Kenya. Merck inaugurates “OLYMPIC School” where they equipped the library with a computer lab as part of their program “STEM for Women and Girls” in Africa.
Nairobi, Kenya, March 3, 2017 – Merck, a leading science and technology company, today announces their commitment to empower Kenyan women through their” Merck More than a Mother “and the start of “Merck STEM for Women and Girls” programs.
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Etats-Unis
Pfizer
The Union for International Cancer Control and Pfizer announce new phase of global grants initiative supporting metastatic breast cancer patients
New phase of the SPARC MBC Challenge aims to expand the reach of the programme to 10 additional organisations, bringing the total to 50 cancer organisations in countries around the world, including India, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Greece, Australia and Nigeria, among others.
Geneva (Switzerland), February 4, 2019 – In conjunction with World Cancer Day, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and Pfizer Inc. announce the third round of the Seeding Progress And Resources for the Cancer Community (SPARC): Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) Challenge: their pioneering grants initiative designed to support the implementation of projects worldwide that address the specific needs of women with metastatic breast cancer in local communities – many of which extend beyond treatment.
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Autres
En el Día Mundial contra el Cáncer, expertos internacionales piden medidas en pro de la detección temprana para un aumento significativo de la supervivencia de los pacientes
Caudete (España), El Lunes, 4 de febrero, Día Mundial contra el Cáncer 2019, señala la necesidad de tomar medidas urgentes para potenciar la detección, el cribado y el diagnóstico del cáncer en sus fases iniciales con el fin de mejorar significativamente las probabilidades de sobrevivir de los pacientes con cáncer. Bajo el lema «Yo Soy y Voy A», el Día Mundial contra el Cáncer, liderado por la Unión Internacional Contra el Cáncer (UICC), pretende incitar a las personas, a la comunidad de la salud y a los gobiernos a aumentar la concienciación pública y el acceso a la detección temprana, al cribado y al diagnóstico.
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Москва – 4 февраля, World Cancer Day 2019 4 февраля - Всемирный день борьбы с онкологическими заболеваниями
World Cancer Day отмечается с 2005 года по инициативе Союза международного контроля над раком (UICC) при поддержке Организации Объединенных наций, Всемирной организации здравоохранения и Международного агентства по изучению рака.
Цель этого дня - привлечь внимание к проблемам злокачественных новообразований, их распространения, лечения и профилактики, побудить общество и правительства разных стран на принятие серьезных мер по выявлению, скринингу и диагностике рака на ранней стадии
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AFRON Comunicato stampa
4 febbraio 2019, Giornata Mondiale contro il Cancro – Il 4 febbraio è la Giornata Mondiale contro il Cancro e anche AFRON Oncologia per l’Africa Onlus intende far sentire la sua voce.
Obiettivo di questa giornata è quello di attirare l’attenzione sulla seconda causa principale di mortalità a livello globale.
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Canadian Nuclear Industry marks World Cancer Day
OTTAWA (January 4, 2019) – The Canadian Nuclear Association (CNA) is marking World Cancer Day by highlighting the important role nuclear technology plays in diagnosing and treating cancer.
On World Cancer Day, millions are urged to get active to help combat one of the world’s most deadly diseases. But every day, nuclear is on the frontlines in the battle against cancer.
“Canada has been a pioneer in the development of radioisotopes, saving millions of lives around the globe for over six decades in more than 80 countries,” said CNA President and CEO John Barrett. “Since the 1940s, our nuclear industry has demonstrated world-class nuclear expertise and achievements, leading to significant advancements in medical imaging, cancer therapy, and diagnostic development.
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Fadia Survive & Thrive Cancer Association commemorated the World Cancer Day
As part of its continuous cancer awareness and health advocacy initiatives in Kuwait, Fadia Survive & Thrive Cancer Association proudly organized ‘Together we are Unstoppable in fighting Cancer: I Am and I
Can’ awareness event and workshop dedicated to the World Cancer Day on February 4, 2019. World Cancer Day is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control, the largest and oldest international cancer organization committed to taking the lead in uniting the cancer community to reduce the global cancer burden.
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