Highlights from IICC 2024

The Indonesia International Cancer Conference (IICC) took place from October 3 to 5, 2024, at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Center in Bali, Indonesia.

This event aimed to unite over 1,000 participants from various fields to share insights and advancements in cancer research and treatment. The IICC 2024 program was led by Azhar Jaya, Bambang Widianto, and Andi Saguni.

At the opening ceremony of the Indonesia International Cancer Conference – IICC 2024, several notable figures were present, including H.E. Budi Gunadi Sadikin, the Minister of Health of Indonesia; Rafael Mariano Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO).

These leaders highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts in addressing cancer care globally.

During the opening ceremony, H.E. Budi Gunadi Sadikin announced the launch of the National Cancer Control Program (NCCP). The launch of the NCCP at IICC 2024 signifies a significant step forward in Indonesia’s fight against cancer, aiming to improve patient outcomes through coordinated efforts and enhanced healthcare services.

Rafael Mariano Grossi emphasized the potential of nuclear science in enhancing cancer care globally. His presence underscored the collaborative efforts needed between health and nuclear sectors to improve patient outcomes. This aligns with ongoing discussions about integrating advanced technologies into cancer treatment frameworks, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted several critical points during IICC 2024, stressing the urgent need for action to combat cervical cancer and other non-communicable diseases. He underscored the importance of building resilient health systems capable of delivering essential services even during crises and called for increased investment in cancer care infrastructure to bridge existing gaps in treatment access.  His participation reaffirmed WHO’s commitment to prioritizing cancer on a global scale and showcased ongoing efforts aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes for patients worldwide.

At the plenary sessions of IICC 2024, several distinguished speakers contributed their insights on various critical topics related to cancer care.

Princess Dina delivered a plenary session titled “Resilience in Improving Equitable Access to Cancer Care,” emphasizing the need for equitable healthcare solutions globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Her advocacy continues to focus on enhancing cancer care accessibility and addressing disparities in treatment outcomes.

The conference brought together many international speakers, including Nirmala Bhoo-Pathy, Scott Howard, Nitin Jain, Kathleen Schmeler, and others. This revision improves sentence structure and clarity while maintaining the original content’s meaning.

Here are some highlights from IICC2024:

Shazam Hussain:

“Great day 1 to IICC2024! Afternoon featured 360 to Hemorrhagic stroke management and talks on Innovations in our space. Thanks to all our amazing speakers and panelists.”

Catherine Walshe:

“Excited to be sharing all things palliative care at the Indonesia International Cancer Conference IICC2024. Looking forward to hearing Smriti Rana shortly.”

Kathleen Schmeler:

“Excellent plenary talk by Karen Canfell at IICC2024 on cervical cancer elimination, Australia’s EPICC initiative and the QUAD Cancer Moonshot to reduce the cancer burden in Indo-Pacific.”

Pramesh CS:

“Wonderful to see the follow up for the imPACT mission to Indonesia progress the National Cancer Control Plan with engagement from all stakeholders.”

Wendy Woodward:

“Excited to be in Bali with Kathleen Schmeler to represent MD Anderson Cancer Center at the IICC2024. Opening ceremony starting shortly!!”

Aldy Adwitiya:

“We had an incredible opportunity to participate in the Indonesia International Cancer Conference (IICC) 2024 at the Bali Nusa Dua Convention Centre from October 3-5, 2024, hosted by the Ministry of Health Indonesia. We presented five research outputs focused on:

Breast Cancer Surgery and the survival rate of recurrences
Genomics and NGS Approaches for Precision Medicine in Breast Cancer
Methylation Molecular Examination
Drug Discovery from Herbal Sources for Breast Cancer-related Lymphedema

Excited to contribute to the future of cancer treatment and precision medicine!”

Henry Riyanto Sofyan:

“This weekend, I am honored to participate in two significant international multidisciplinary symposiums and workshops here in Bali.

The first is the Indonesia International Cancer Conference, held at the Bali Nusa Dua Conference Center, where global experts convene to discuss the latest breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment.

The second is the 1st Ina-Pain International Multidisciplinary Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Conference on Pain Management, taking place at Discovery Kartika Plaza, Kuta.

Both events provide invaluable insights and opportunities for collaboration, fostering innovation in cancer care and pain management. Looking forward to applying these advancements in patient care!”

Wendy Woodward:

“Amazing opening ceremony at IICC2024 including IAEA – International Atomic Energy Agency and Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus! Advancing radiation oncology access at the forefront of initiatives.”

Subhas Pandit:

“Prof Vincent Gregoire talks about the novel concept of lymphocyte-sparing radiotherapy approaches in his Keynote talk at Indonesia International Cancer Conference – IICC2024 Bali. Exploring synergies between radiation oncology and immunotherapy.”

Nitin Jain:

“My great honor to debate none other than Dr CS Pramesh on role of cutting edge research vs role of basic services in the context of global health (IICC2024 in Bali) Great debate and discussion!”

Catherine Walshe:

“I have been privileged to spend time with some wonderful people at IICC2024. Thank you for inviting me, and for shared learning.”

Kathleen Schmeler:

“Great talk by ⁦Pramesh CS⁩ on the ⁦Cancer Grid India⁩ at the Indonesia International Cancer Conference – amazing work and impact.”

Nitin Jain:

“Thank you IICC2024 for the kind invite to Bali to talk about CAR T cell therapy. With my colleagues Drs Abramson and Kim Great discussion about setting up CAR T program in Indonesia which does not have any active CAR T program.”

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