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Panel debate - take home messages: 👉rehab & health promotion should be seen as a part of treatment - we need to change the narrative about “offering” these services 👉services should be citizen centered - and driven by motivation and planned in partnership between HCP and citizen 👉don’t discuss who should do it - start process up where the patient is 👉early start will give more bang for the buck 👉inequality in health is best addressed by stratifying and help patients who cannot make changes by themselves - and offer help to self management to more resource full patients. Need to screen to stratify?? 👉health promotion needs should be integrated in needs assessment Thanks to Ellen Trane Norby Niels Sandø Mette Lolk Hanak Peter Sørensen Pia Therkildsen Charlotte Hammer for a lively and inspiring debate Thanks to DCCC - Danish Comprehensive Cancer Center for the grant making this day possible Danish Cancer Institute Kræftens Bekæmpelse (Danish Cancer Society) Danish Research Center for Equality in Cancer (COMPAS)

Cancer care poses unique challenges in Asia & the Global South HE Dr Wahid Ali Said Al Kharusi presented a comprehensive overview on the unique challenges faced by Asia in tackling cancer care. Today, in the post pandemic era, countries in Asia are forced to fight a tougher fight against cancer, with challenges such as rebuilding networks, addressing backlogs, driving policy change and adapting to the digitalisation of more and more health services. To overcome these challenges is an uphill battle; one that cannot be undertaken alone. Thus, partnerships between non-governmental organisations, civil society organisations and the government should be the way forward. Dr Wahid highlighted that these parties should look into empowering patients to advocate for themselves, engaging with on-the-ground community members and educating the right people, i.e, decision makers in order to be better equipped to face the challenges of cancer care in Asia. Highlights of his plenary can be found here: https://lnkd.in/g4XMdZHb Oman Cancer Association #OCA #Workingtogether #CancerCare #CancerCareAsia #NCSM #NCCM2024 #BridgingGaps #BuildingHope #EmpoweringLives Written by: Jessica Canute, Xin Yue Ong

A collaborative research study was conducted with the Cancer Alliance (South Africa), the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA), Global Health Unit, Institute of Cancer Policy, King's College London and Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Witwatersrand. The study explored whether a dedicated National Cancer Act in South Africa will provide the necessary long-term national goal setting and accountability framework to link with other legal and human rights mechanisms, to ensure equitable population-based cancer healthcare services and appropriate patient protection. The purpose of the policy brief is to share considerations for a National Cancer Act in South Africa and guide decision-makers and stakeholders on requirements for goal setting, funding, and accountability mechanisms. These outcomes are crucial to ensuring equitable access to comprehensive population-based cancer care for all in South Africa, particularly as South Africa is facing a growing cancer burden. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eVzCwsHD #CANSAResearch #TogetherWeCan #LeaveNoOneBehind #ActNow #NationalCancerInstitute

🔍📊 New Cancer Mission Report! 📊🔍 📌The European Commission unveils insights from focus groups across six EU Member States on cancer prevention, early detection, and screening. From Bulgaria to Malta, citizens share their perceptions and experiences to shape the EU Cancer Mission's approach. Key takeaways: 🎯 Prioritizing prevention minimizes avoidable harm and is cost-effective. ⏰ Early detection is crucial for better patient outcomes. 👥 Citizen engagement is vital for effective intervention development. 💡Read the full report here:👉🏻https://lnkd.in/dmK9QY35 Let's unite to beat cancer and improve lives across Europe!🚀 #CancerMission #EUHealth #BetterTogether #EUMissions

Patient advocates and women’s rights leaders from around the world met in Brussels in May 2024, to share strategies to tackle declining screening rates and achieve the goal of eliminating cervical cancer. Thank you Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) Blog and especially Matejka Rebolj and Jane Rigney for summarizing the outcomes of the meeting where I was also invited as a guest speaker. "Many countries have by now committed to implementing strategies to eradicate cervical cancer. A world without this devastating disease may indeed be within reach with the right political and societal commitment, and patient advocacy groups are crucial in achieving this historic goal. The time to act is now!" We can end cervical cancer if we, healthcare professionals, scientists, policy and decision-makers, patient advocacy groups, local communities, put our heads together. #endcervicalcancer #prevention https://lnkd.in/eJKfWPKV

Earlier this week, Dr. Issak Bashir, Head of the Directorate of Family Health, Ministry of Health, Kenya, joined the ongoing technical workshop in Machakos. Together with partners, we are working towards reviewing and updating the National Cancer Screening Guideline 2018 to align with the National Cancer Control Strategy 2023-2027, global cancer control initiatives, and the most recent evidence-based practices and guidance on cancer screening. #CancerScreening #PublicHealth #ZuiaCancer #cervicalcancerelimination #GCCI #GlobalbreastCancerInitiative Health Promotion-Kenya USAID World Health Organization Clinton Health Access Initiative, Inc. FIND Division of National AIDS and STI Control Program, Ministry of Health -Kenya Kenya Obstetrical and Gynaecological Society KENCO NETWORK Women4Cancer Early Detection and Treatment International Cancer Institute

#WorldCancerDay Croissance Clinical Research - Africa (CCR-A) raise awareness about the impact of cancer and the importance of early detection and healthy lifestyles. Cancer remains a global challenge, with almost 459,000 deaths annually in the Eastern Mediterranean Region alone. WHO estimates that by 2040, cancer diagnoses may increase by 50%, underscoring the urgency of our efforts. At Croissance Clinical Research, we are dedicated to advancing research and supporting innovations that help in the early detection and treatment of cancer. Let’s work together to create a future with better outcomes and a healthier world. #WorldCancerDay #CancerAwareness #EarlyDetection #Healthcare #CroissanceAfrica Satish Marukurthi

Cancer has long been regarded as a death sentence in Africa. Through the African Access Initiative, BVGH is working to change this perception and equip healthcare workers with the tools to save lives – see how our programs are changing the cancer landscape here: https://lnkd.in/gSaRazUt

Got 10 Minutes to Help Shape the Future of Cancer Care in Ireland? We’re inviting cancer patients and survivors in Ireland to take part in an important survey. 🗺️ Where: Click on this survey link https://lnkd.in/egFw2Wmn 🕒 Time commitment: Approx. 10 minutes ✅ Ethics approved: University of Galway Ethics Committee (REF Number 2024.10.013) This survey is part of a Masters (#Research) study "Exploring the Potential for Digital Tools to Support Cancer Care," led by Muhammad Mohsin. Your views and experiences can help shape innovative, patient-centred digital tools aimed at enhancing care and improving outcomes for cancer patients and survivors. All data will be kept strictly confidential. 👉 Your voice matters. If you’re eligible, we’d love to hear from you. If you know someone who fits the criteria, please share this post/survey link and help ensure as many voices as possible are included in this vital research. #CancerCare #DigitalHealth #HealthInnovation #PatientCentredCare #DigitalResponsibility #DigitalTransformation

📣 IHE - The Swedish Institute for Health Economics is looking forward to participating in the upcoming European Parliament roundtable: "Fighting Lung Cancer Together as Equals – A Year On," hosted by MEP Cristian-Silviu Buşoi. Join us on 9 April, 17:30-19:30 CET, to reflect on more than a year of progress since the impactful Call to Action launch: https://lnkd.in/eD86Gpi8   🔍 As the EU elections and review of Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan approach, we'll convene with experts, patient groups, industry leaders, and EU institution members to review our strides in lung cancer advocacy and outline future steps for enhancing cancer patient care.   🗣️ Discussions led by MEP Buşoi and co-signatories will cover: ·       Early access to diagnosis and innovative treatments. ·       Addressing treatment disparities across the EU. ·       Advancing the Call to Action's recommendations for broader cancer care improvements.   📅 Interested in shaping the future of cancer care? Register here to secure your spot: https://lnkd.in/dZhJYVfD   #CancerCare #LungCancer #EuropeanParliament #HealthPolicy