World Cancer Day Equity Report 2024

In a new report published in January 2024, present and past members of the UICC Board of Directors write about the disparities in cancer care in their respective countries and regions, and what is being done to close the care gap.

 

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Partners in Health: Injustice has a Cure

A social justice organisation that responds to the moral imperative to provide high-quality health care globally to those who need it most. 

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UICC Report on Social Determinants of Health

This report gives an overview of the types of inequities in cancer care through the lens of the social determinants of health. 

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Cancer Atlas: History of cancer

Explore the cancer history timeline, from 18th century BCE to 2011. 

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National Cancer Institute: Dictionary of Cancer Terms

This dictionary gives you over 9,000 definitions of terms related to cancer and medicine.

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International Agency for Research on Cancer: Global Cancer Observatory

An interactive web-based platform presenting global and national cancer statistics to inform cancer control and research

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International Agency for Research on Cancer: Cancer Country Profiles 

Synthesised national cancer data by country, including data on mortality, incidence and risk factors 

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The Cancer Atlas: Risk Factors 

Understanding risk factors and causes of cancer

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The Cancer Atlas: How to take action 

Discover the opportunities for controlling cancer 

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World Cancer Research Fund: Facts and Figures on specific cancers 

World Cancer Research Fund International is the world’s leading authority on cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity

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World Cancer Research Fund International: Cancer prevention recommendations 

Explore the recommendations on helping to prevent cancer   

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Cancer.Net: Individual guides on each type of cancer

Access over 120 individualised and oncologist-approved guides 

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Cancer.Net: Questions to ask your doctor

Find guidance on what to ask your health team, as approved by the American Society of Clinical Oncology 

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American Cancer Society: Cancer Staging 

Understand what cancer stages mean  

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National Cancer Institute: Types of treatment 

Understand the treatment options for cancer 

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National Comprehensive Cancer Network: Patient and Caregiver Resources 

These guidelines and video resources are aimed specifically at individuals with cancer and their caregivers

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Union for International Cancer Control: Members 

Find a national cancer organisation near you. 

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UICC and Bupa: Working with cancer

A resource for both employers and employees 

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International Psycho Oncology Society: Survivorship 

Download a practical guide for patients and caregivers 

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Medical News Today: Most recent research breakthroughs

Read about how close we are to finding more effective treatments

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American Association for Cancer Research: Cancer Disparities Progress Report 

Achieving the bold vision of health equity for racial and ethnic minorities and other underserved populations

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