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UICC calls for coordinated action against infections that contribute to the global cancer burden |
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 Geneva, 4th February 2010 – On the occasion
of World Cancer Day, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC),
the Cervical Cancer Action (CCA) coalition and the International Union Against
Cancer (UICC) call for the implementation of comprehensive strategies to reduce
cervical cancer — one of the leading causes
of cancer among women in developing countries, and the second most common
cancer in women worldwide.
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World cancer Day 4 February: Are you ready? |
 What have you planned for World
Cancer Day this year? On 4 February 2010, the International Union Against
Cancer (UICC) will launch its new campaign “Cancer can be prevented too”. This new theme focuses on how the risk
of developing cancer can significantly be reduced through simple measures
related to tobacco use, alcohol consumption, sun exposure, healthy weight and
protection against cancer-causing infections. UICC invites you to join the
campaign and offers you a number of traditional and innovative resources.
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Statement on the distribution of embargoed material prior to the publication of the Interphone study |
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Further to the joint IARC/UICC/CREAL statement
issued simultaneously on 28 May 2009 concerning the submission of the Interphone
study paper, this is to clarify the respective responsibilities in terms of
communication of embargoed material to non-media interested parties.
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UICC Awards for Excellence - Closing soon |
UICC will once again honour outstanding individuals,
organizations, and politicians whose contributions have impacted the fight
against cancer. Should you wish to submit a nomination, please follow the
instructions and fill out the online application form at: www.uicc.org/awards.
Nominations close: 27 February 2010.
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Free Email Subscription to the NCI Cancer Bulletin for UICC Members |
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 Published by the U.S. National Cancer Institute,
the bi-weekly NCI Cancer Bulletin delivers
the latest in U.S. cancer treatment news and breaking research findings right to
your email inbox. With every issue, you'll find consolidated information from
major scientific journals, cancer research meetings, and NCI programs, covering
topics such as screening, detection and diagnosis, recent drug approvals, clinical
trials, risk, and prevention.
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european cervical cancer prevention week |
The ECCA is again working with the International
Union Against Cancer (UICC), the European CanCer Organisation (ECCO), the
Association of European Cancer Leagues (ECCL), the ECCA’s institutional
and individual members across Europe to hold the 4th European Cervical
Cancer Prevention Week from 24 to 30 January, 2010. Cervical cancer is unique in that we already know
exactly what we have to do to prevent almost every case as effective
screening and vaccination programmes could virtually eliminate cervical
cancer in Europe. However, while we know what to do, the majority of
European countries in Europe still have not implemented these
programmes.
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