Cancer and COVID-19

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Addressing long-term impacts of the pandemic on cancer care

A group of hands holding yellow flowers that symbolise the Canadian Cancer Society
Author(s): Andrea Seale

Cancer care in India during COVID-19: lessons learned and innovations

Two medical practioners in personal protective equipment at a makeshift COVID-19 hospital in India.

Cancer and COVID-19 in Peru: cancer advocacy success in the midst of a deadly pandemic

Staff at Esperantra, a patient assistance and advocacy organisation in Peru

In Conversation: Stalled progress in cancer care

Cary Adams, CEO of UICC and Charles Goddard, Editorial Director at The Economist Group, speak about developments in cancer care and the impact of COVID-19, and the need to address cancer as an economic as well as a health issue.

A new surge in COVID-19 sets cancer care in Namibia back by over a decade

Photo of the Cancer Association of Namibia team

Improving tools for combatting antimicrobial resistance

Bacteria Staphylococcus aureus on the surface of skin or mucous membrane. Staphylococcus aureus can be highly resistance to antibiotics.
Author(s): Diane Flayhart

How COVID-19 vaccines could help put cancer care back on track

Senior African woman receiving the COVID-19 vaccine
Author(s): Dany Habr

Investing in cancer control to save lives

Dr Felipe Roitberg is an alumn of the 2019/2020 cohort of UICC Young Leaders, here at the 2019 World Cancer Leaders' Summit

Results of UICC survey with members on financial impact of COVID-19

The survey UICC conducted last year with its members revealed that more than three-quarters of cancer organisations experienced a significant fall in income due to COVID-19.

Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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