Sidney Chahonyo from Kenya and João Bragança from Portugal, both affiliated with Childhood Cancer International, spoke to UICC about the ongoing challenges and long-term needs of people who have had cancer as children, from chronic health issues to stigma and barriers in education and work.

UICC welcomes the addition of new cancer treatments for leukaemia, lung, cervical, and colorectal cancers in the new WHO EML released last week. Continued advocacy and collaboration are essential, however, to ensure equitable access and translate listings into meaningful patient outcomes.

Through the Barbara Nassar Association for Cancer Support in Lebanon, a UICC member, Hani Nassar is demonstrating how engaging people affected by cancer in speaking about and taking part in decision-making can influence national cancer strategies, improve access to care, and strengthen support systems.

Building on the success of the first series of branded films, the next series for Rewriting Cancer will feature human-led stories of overcoming challenges, progress, and innovation in cancer care, with a focus on access, equity, and people-centred approaches, aligned with UICC’s strategic priorities. Expressions of interest open till 22 September.

The 10th edition of the C2C4C (Country 2 Country 4 Cancer) Europe cycling event organised by Bristol Myers Squibb officially begins today, and will run until 22 September, raising funds for UICC members in the region.

Ahead of World Radiotherapy Day on 7 September, Darien Laird, Executive Director of the Global Coalition for Radiotherapy, highlights the urgent need to improve access to radiotherapy and introduces practical standards to help embed this life-saving treatment into national cancer plans.