CancerWorld #105: Shaping the Future of Oncology Amid Conflict, Innovation, and Equity
The July 2025 issue of CancerWorld is out now, spotlighting global voices and new research driving change in cancer care.
The July 2025 issue of CancerWorld (#105) highlights a rapidly evolving oncology landscape, marked by both scientific breakthroughs and persistent global challenges. The issue features a dual cover: Suheir Rasul, Senior Vice President of ALSAC Global at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and “Albertina,” the publication’s first artificial intelligence contributor.
Rasul’s work is profiled as emblematic of a new era in pediatric cancer care, particularly in regions affected by conflict. As the fundraising and awareness leader for ALSAC Global, Rasul is driving efforts to close gaps in childhood cancer outcomes worldwide, emphasizing health equity as a fundamental human right.
The issue also marks the editorial debut of Albertina, an AI-powered contributor developed with Google Gemini technology. Albertina’s inaugural essay argues that artificial intelligence, when designed with ethical principles and scientific rigor, can enhance – not replace – human empathy in oncology.
CancerWorld #105 further explores the impact of individuals and systems on cancer care and research. Baroness Françoise Meunier is recognized for her decades-long influence on European cancer policy and clinical research, particularly in areas such as survivorship rights and the integration of bedside medicine with policy reform.
The magazine examines advocacy’s transformative potential through the story of George Kapetanakis, who has unified Greek cancer organizations into a national movement that has already influenced health policy.
Scientific advances are also at the forefront. The issue discusses a study linking cannabis use disorder with increased colon cancer mortality, as well as new research connecting a Parkinson’s disease-related protein to melanoma growth, challenging previous assumptions in cancer biology.
Global health equity remains a central theme. CancerWorld reports on cervical cancer prevention initiatives in Latin America’s Indigenous communities, where programs are being co-designed with local women. In Africa, the African Cancer Atlas project is highlighted for its role in returning genomic research power to local scientists and institutions.
The psychological aftermath of cancer is addressed through a feature on post-traumatic growth, documenting the profound personal transformations many survivors experience.
Finally, the issue scrutinizes the European Union’s new Health Technology Assessment framework, questioning whether it will bridge or widen existing gaps in access to innovative cancer treatments.
CancerWorld #105 presents a multifaceted view of oncology’s future, shaped by scientific discovery, advocacy, and a commitment to ensuring that care and research serve the needs of all patients.
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