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Our members share a passion to eliminate cancer as a life-threatening disease for future generations.
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Current UICC membership comprises more than 1,133 member organisations in 171 countries and continues to grow.

Our network brings together cancer leagues and societies; research institutes; treatment centres, hospitals, scientific and professional societies; ministries of health, public health agencies; and patient support organisations to shape cancer control on a global scale.

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“The Report represents an outstanding example of how UICC, through its 1,000 strong members, is able to provide a unique civil society perspective on national successes and major challenges that remain in meeting the World Cancer Declaration targets. As a cancer control and prevention focused organisation WCRF International is particularly excited to have been able to provide input for this strategic report.”

Kate Allen, Executive Director, Science & Public Affairs
World Cancer Research Fund International
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“The Swiss Cancer League is proud to have joined forces with UICC as it has enabled us to network with the global cancer community, access capacity building opportunities, and advocate to drive progress for cancer control.”

Kathrin Kramis-Aebischer, CEO
Swiss Cancer League
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About UICC (English)
15 November 2016
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22 May 2019
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31 May 2017
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31 May 2017
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UICC Constitution 2018
15 June 2018
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Principles of Membership Engagement with UICC
6 March 2019
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Strengthen health systems for effective cancer control
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Improve access to service across the cancer care continuum
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Improve education and training of healthcare professionals
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The power of cross-border collaboration for cancer control

Over 20,000 delegates from the Asian region came together for the 2019 annual Chinese Conference on Oncology (16-18 August) in Chongqing, China. This year’s theme, ‘Oncology Prevention and Control Winning in Integration’  explored the value of collaboration in cancer control.

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Study finds a possible link between Meat Consumption and Risk of Breast Cancer

A study published today in the International Journal of Cancer has examined the link between meat consumption and cooking practices. The study found that red meat consumption increases the risk of breast cancer. Dr Giota Mitrou, Director of Research at World Cancer Research Fund International (WCRF) comments on the study, cancer and nutrition more broadly.

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UICC awards 10 members with Leadership Development Grants

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) has selected ten representatives of member organisations to receive grants for leadership development. With the full support of UICC, each awardee will have the valuable opportunity to conduct a ten-day visit to a fellow cancer organisation as a way to further promote closer regional collaboration and impactful knowledge sharing.

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