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Cancer is the second leading cause of mortality globally. Early detection of cancer and access to effective anti-cancer treatment can result in higher rates of survival and a better quality of life. However, patients in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) are often diagnosed at a late disease stage, which contributes to higher cancer mortality.

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American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
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What is cancer control?

Patient and healthcare professional doing exercises

On 4 May 2018, participants from European organisations met in Berlin for the fifth in a series of European Roundtable Meetings focussing sharing best practice for improvement of cancer care.

Author(s):
Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)
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A spotlight on supportive care by Sokhna Ndiaye

Author(s):
Sokhna Ndiaye
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Breast Cancer Symposium – updates in management of breast cancer

Breast Cancer Symposium organised by Aga Khan University
Global Cancer Navigator cover

The tool aims to help policy makers and cancer and NCD advocates build understanding about the links between international time bound commitments and priority actions for national impact.

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

Discover UICC's new global cancer commitments navigator

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Escaping the cancer you can’t escape

Author(s): Danielle Spence

Partnering with UICC to improve cancer care in cities

Pixabay | Urban city
Author(s): Mark Middleton