Rewriting cancer
This film series, produced for UICC by BBC Storyworks, aims to dispel myths and showcase advancements in cancer prevention, treatment, and care through the lens of people with lived experience.
Rewriting... people-centred care
Andrea Seale, CEO of the Canadian Cancer Society, a member of UICC, addresses the inequities between populations in Canada and how to tackle these disparities through awareness, research, prevention, and early detection efforts.
Rewriting... living with cancer
Bahija Gouimi, President and Founder of AMAL (Association des Malades Atteints de Leucémies – Association of people with leukemia), a member of UICC, shares her personal experience with cancer, highlighting the difficulties in accessing care, financial challenges, and the stigma faced by cancer patients in low- and middle-income settings..
Rewriting... LGBTQI+ cancer care
Mandi Chapman, Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Center Director for Community Outreach, Engagement and Equity at the George Washington Cancer Center, a member of UICC, discusses the unique challenges faced by LGBTQI+ individuals in accessing cancer care, and how to create inclusive and supportive environments.
Rewriting... culturally sensitive cancer prevention
Karo Tamani, a nurse-midwife at the Fiji Cancer Society, a member of UICC, addresses the importance of culturally sensitive approaches to cancer prevention, and how cultural beliefs impact prevention efforts and the strategies used to engage diverse communities.
Rewriting... primary care in cancer control
Benito Martinez Granera, a primary care physician and Deputy Director of Fundación Movicancer, a member of UICC, emphasises the role of primary care in cancer control, discussing the importance of early detection, prevention, and the need for better integration between primary and specialised care.
Rewriting... palliative care
Mirela Namtanu, CEO of the HOSPICE Casa Sperantei Foundation, a member of UICC, addresses common misconceptions the importance of palliative care and the differences with supportive care, addressing, and emphasises the role of emotional support for both patients and families.