Oct 26, 2024, 18:34 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Honored to be a panelist in The White House on the invitation of Biden Cancer moon shot

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Founder, Medicaid Cancer Foundation, shared a post on LinkedIn: "Honored to be a panelist…

Oct 26, 2024, 10:35 | Blog

Layth Mula-Hussain about the EGRT global initiative

Layth Mula-Hussain, Radiation Oncologist and Assistant Professor at Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, shared…

Oct 26, 2024, 07:02 | Blog

Adolescent and young adult female cancer burden from 1990 to 2021

Yüksel Ürün shared a post on X: ''Adolescent and young adult (AYA) female cancers are…

Oct 25, 2024, 09:34 | Blog

What are the biggest challenges in cancer care today? - UICC

UICC - Union for International Cancer Control shared a post on LinkedIn: "What are the biggest…

Oct 23, 2024, 20:10 | Blog

UICC’s Rewriting Cancer series: The important role early detection plays in rural communities

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) shared a post on LinkedIn: “Alice’s story reminds us…

Oct 22, 2024, 15:43 | Dialogues

United Against Cancer v2: Runcie C.W. Chidebe and Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu on Bridging Care Gaps

In this episode of United Against Cancer, Runcie C.W. Chidebe, Executive Director of Project Pink…

Oct 22, 2024, 07:20 | Insight

Darien Laird presented at the UICC World Cancer Congress

The Global Coalition for Radiotherapy shared a post on X: “GCR Executive Director Darien Laird…

Oct 16, 2024, 13:19 | Blog

Aisha Mustapha: Supporting Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu at 2024 IGCS-IGCAN

Aisha Mustapha, Consultant Obstetrician Gynaecologist at Ahmadu Bello University, shared a post on X: "At…

Oct 16, 2024, 06:47 | Societies

The UICC President-elect and Board of Directors for the 2024-2026 term

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) held its General Assembly on October 8, 2024,…

Oct 12, 2024, 11:39 | Blog

Early Detection and Education: Raising Cancer Awarness in Rural Kenya - Momentum-Production

Momentum-Production posted on LinkedIn: "On September 17th, at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva, our…

Oct 11, 2024, 21:08 | Blog

Shifting the paradigm - Patela Care Foundation

Patela Care Foundation posted on LinkedIn: "BLAZING A TRAIL! SHIFTING THE PARADIGM! Hearty Congratulations to…

Oct 11, 2024, 21:05 | Blog

Unekwu Hadiza A-Arome: The first time an African has been elected to lead UICC

Unekwu Hadiza A-Arome, Operations Manager at Medicaid Cancer Foundation, posted on X: "Heartfelt congratulations to…

Oct 10, 2024, 16:07 | Blog

Congratulations to Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu on her election as the President-Elect of the UICC - Medicaid Cancer Foundation

Medicaid Cancer Foundation posted on LinkedIn: "Congratulations to our incredible CEO, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, on…

Oct 10, 2024, 16:06 | Blog

Mukhtasar M. Alkali: Advocates like Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu are driving change in breast cancer education for women in remote communities

Mukhtasar M. Alkali, Program Manager at Medicaid Cancer Foundation, shared a post on LinkedIn: "The statistic…

Oct 10, 2024, 15:41 | Blog

UICC and its members welcome the new Board of Directors for 2024 to 2026

UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) shared a post on LinkedIn: "UICC welcomes Ulrika Årehed Kågström…

Oct 9, 2024, 14:32 | Blog

World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2025

The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2025 will take place in Melbourne, Australia, on November 18-20.…

Oct 9, 2024, 14:21 | Blog

"I will utilize the platform to drive equitable cancer care for all" - says UICC President Elect Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared on LinkedIn: "I truly appreciate the recognition and goodwill from His Excellency,…

Oct 9, 2024, 12:28 | Blog

MD Anderson Cancer Center and UICC collaborate to improve women's cancer care

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center recently announced an agreement to become a…

Oct 9, 2024, 08:13 | Blog

UICC and WHO highlight meaningful engagement of Cancer Survivors and Patients in Global Health Policies

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) shared a post on LinkedIn: "UICC is committed to enhancing…

Oct 8, 2024, 14:31 | Career

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu has been elected as UICC President-Elect 2024-2026

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, Founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation and Member of the OncoDaily Editorial Board…

Oct 8, 2024, 14:15 | Blog

How epidemiology can help cancer control efforts and influence policy decisions - Union for International Cancer Control

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Did you know that 40%…

Oct 8, 2024, 14:09 | Positive

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Honored to have been elected as UICC President-Elect 2024-2026

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared on LinkedIn: "I am deeply honored to have been elected as UICC…

Oct 8, 2024, 10:04 | Blog

Yusuf Yaga: A visionary leader in cancer control and patient advocacy

Yusuf Yaga, CEO Yaga Textile Enterprises Nigeria Limited, shared a post on X: "Esteemed Union…

Oct 7, 2024, 17:35 | Blog

Joshua Omale: Everyone everywhere deserves a chance to beat cancer

Joshua Omale shared a post by Zainab Shinfaki-Bagudu on X, adding: "Everyone everywhere deserves a chance to beat…

Oct 7, 2024, 16:57 | Blog

Japheth Joshua Omojuwa: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu takes Africa to the pinnacle of the UICC

Japheth Joshua Omojuwa, Founder and Chief Strategist, Alpha Reach, shared a post on X: "Everyone…

Oct 7, 2024, 15:36 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: A Champion for Global Cancer Control - MEDICAID CANCER FOUNDATION

MEDICAID CANCER FOUNDATION shared a post on LinkedIn: "Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: A Champion for Global Cancer Control…

Oct 7, 2024, 14:27 | Blog

GIAHC is supporting Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu for President Elect of UICC

GIAHC shared a post by Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu on X, adding: "Tomorrow, we have a chance…

Oct 7, 2024, 12:05 | Blog

Princess Dina Mired: UICC has nominated an amazing dedicated, qualified and capable advocate

Princess Dina Mired shared a post by Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, on X, adding: ''UICC has nominated…

Oct 6, 2024, 16:24 | Blog

UICC invites its member organisations to host the WCL Summit 2027 or the WCC 2028

UICC shared on LinkedIn: "Call for expressions of interest to host the World Cancer Leaders’ Summit…

Oct 6, 2024, 09:27 | Dialogues

Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Advocating for Equity in Cancer Care - UICC Presidential Candidacy

In this episode of OncoDaily, Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu, chairperson of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation and…

Oct 6, 2024, 08:28 | Career

Christopher Jackson Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

Christopher Jackson, Professor of Oncology at the University of Otago, is running for the UICC…

Oct 6, 2024, 07:49 | Blog

Muktar Bagudo: Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu - A Visionary Leader for UICC President-Elect

Muktar Bagudo, Senior Special Assistant at Kebbi State Government, shared on X: "Dear UICC Members,…

Oct 5, 2024, 12:15 | Career

Philippe Guinot was appointed as Chief Operating Officer at UICC

Philippe Guinot is the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Technical Officer at IntraHealth International. He…

Oct 5, 2024, 09:17 | Blog

Mark Lawler: Economist Impact taking money from Big Tobacco while running heath conferences

Mark Lawler shared a post on X: "Those of you who follow me will have seen…

Oct 5, 2024, 09:15 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Fostering Global health equity through my work

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn by Mukhtasar Alkali, Program Manager at Medicaid Cancer…

Oct 5, 2024, 03:07 | Career

Maira Caleffi Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

Maira Caleffi, Breast Oncologist at Moinhos de Vento Hospital in Porto Alegre, Brazil is running…

Oct 4, 2024, 17:47 | Career

Hana Chaar Choueib Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

Hana Chaar Choueib, General Manager at Children's Cancer Center of Lebanon (CCCL) is running for…

Oct 4, 2024, 16:52 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: We all deserve an equal chance to beat cancer

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn: ''Regardless of age, sex, color, location, or religion,…

Oct 4, 2024, 16:12 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: The 2nd Edition of the African Cancer CEOs Forum was a resounding success

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn: "The 2nd Edition of the African Cancer CEOs…

Oct 4, 2024, 15:07 | Blog

Flora Gabtony: Why I called Cancer my Gift

Flora Gabtony shared a post on LinkedIn: "What gave you the nerve to call Cancer…

Oct 3, 2024, 15:05 | Blog

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast Cancer Awareness Month seeks to increase public understanding of breast cancer. The month focuses on educating…

Oct 3, 2024, 14:42 | Insight

UICC Welcomes UN Declaration on Antimicrobial Resistance – A Positive Step for Cancer Care

UICC applauds the significant commitment made during the 79th United Nations General Assembly high-level meeting…

Oct 3, 2024, 13:32 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: The 1st of October marked the Nigerian Independence Day and opened up a month of Breast Cancer Awareness

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn: "The 1st of October is usually always significant for…

Oct 3, 2024, 13:00 | Positive

Top 100 Xfluencers in Prostate Cancer: Key Opinion Leaders to follow on X (Twitter) in 2024

September was a significant month dedicated to raising awareness about various cancers, and Prostate Cancer…

Oct 3, 2024, 05:53 | Blog

Matti Aapro is a candidate for a second term on the UICC Board of Directors - All.Can International

All.Can International posted on LinkedIn: "Matti Aapro, All.Can International President, is a candidate for a…

Oct 2, 2024, 10:31 | Insight

Kathleen Schmeler Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

Kathleen Schmeler, Professor in the Department of Gynecologic Oncology and Reproductive Medicine at The MD…

Oct 1, 2024, 13:43 | Blog

UICC's CEO, Cary Adams' meeting with AMR ambassador Malin Grape

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) shared a post on LinkedIn: "On the sidelines of…

Sep 30, 2024, 17:29 | Blog

Adekemi Oyewusi: Despite the wonderful time at the WCC, it was overshadowed by the loss of Chloe

Adekemi Oyewusi posted the following on LinkedIn: “Despite the wonderful and eventful time I had…

Sep 30, 2024, 15:11 | Blog

Apply for the YY Study grants 2024! - UICC

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) posted on LinkedIn: "Apply for the YY Study grants…

Sep 29, 2024, 15:14 | Blog

An inspiring World Cancer Congress in Geneva - Union for International Cancer Control

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) shared a post on LinkedIn: "It was an inspiring…

Sep 29, 2024, 14:39 | Blog

Keynote speech by HH Princess Dina Mired at UICC Congress

HRH Princess Dina Mired of Jordan shared on X: "Sharing with you my talk at…

Sep 29, 2024, 14:37 | Blog

UICC President Jeff Dunn announced the winner of the World Cancer Day 2024 Campaign award

Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) posted on LinkedIn: "During the closing ceremony of the…

Sep 29, 2024, 13:23 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Cancer in Nigeria now faces a well-organized army of fighters, under the NICRAT umbrella

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn: "During the World Cancer Congress, we came together one…

Sep 29, 2024, 06:08 | Positive

Top 100 Xfluencers in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology: Key Opinion Leaders to follow on X (Twitter) in 2024

As September, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month winds down, we reflect on it by recognizing and…

Sep 29, 2024, 05:21 | Blog

UICC at the second high-level meeting on AMR at the UN General Assembly

UICC shared on LinkedIn: "UICC and the Norwegian Cancer Society are present at the second…

Sep 29, 2024, 04:28 | Career

Stella Aguinaga Bialous Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

Stella Aguinaga Bialous, President of Tobacco Policy International, is running for the UICC Board of…

Sep 28, 2024, 07:08 | Blog

Jordan Berlin: Another case of making cancer care personal

Jordan Berlin, Oncologist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, shared a post by Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center on…

Sep 28, 2024, 06:41 | Blog

Reflecting on a Legacy: Professor Jeff Dunn’s 2 year Presidency at UICC

Prof. Jeff Dunn AO was elected as President of the UICC on October 11, 2022.…

Sep 28, 2024, 05:16 | Career

David Kerr Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

David Kerr, Professor of cancer medicine at the University of Oxford in England, is running…

Sep 27, 2024, 18:17 | Blog

Muktar Abubakar: My World Cancer Congress experience - Day 1

Muktar Abubakar, Senior Special Assistant at Kebbi State Government, shared a post on LinkedIn: "My…

Sep 27, 2024, 17:38 | Blog

Isabel Mestres: Shaping the future of cancer care through innovative, locally driven interventions

Isabel Mestres shared a post on LinkedIn: "We’re helping create a world where every individual…

Sep 27, 2024, 15:08 | Insight

Fatima Dambatta: World Cancer Congress PART 1

Fatima Dambatta, Medical Programs Manager at Medicaid Cancer Foundation, shared on LinkedIn: “World Cancer Congress…

Sep 26, 2024, 18:21 | Blog

Matti Aapro has been selected as a candidate for a second term on the UICC's Board of Directors - SPCC

SPCC (Sharing Progress in Cancer Care) shared a post on LinkedIn: "Matti Aapro, SPCC President, has…

Sep 26, 2024, 17:40 | Career

Kenji Lopez-Cuevas Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

Kenji López Cuevas is a Mexican attorney and leading cancer advocate. This year he’s running…

Sep 26, 2024, 17:02 | Career

C.S Pramesh Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

C.S Pramesh is running for the President of UICC and the Board of Directors. This…

Sep 26, 2024, 16:56 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: A powerful reminder of the work that lies ahead in the global fight against cancer

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn: "Day 3 of the World Cancer Congress 2024…

Sep 25, 2024, 15:47 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Honored by the goodwill and acknowledgment of my advocacy efforts by Ahmed Ogwell Ouma

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post by Ahmed Ogwell Ouma, Vice President of Global Health Strategies…

Sep 25, 2024, 11:23 | Blog

Yehoda Martei: Thanks Union for International Cancer Control for an amazing WCC2024

Yehoda Martei, Oncologist at Penn Medicine, shared a post on X: "Thanks Union for International…

Sep 24, 2024, 20:34 | Blog

Adekemi Oyewus: Improve cancer management outcomes in Nigeria with Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu

Adekemi Oyewus shared a post on LinkedIn: "When Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu Former First Lady, who is the…

Sep 24, 2024, 20:23 | Blog

Hayley Jones: Proud to be leading the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer at the World Cancer Congress

Hayley Jones shared a post on LinkedIn: "Proud to be leading the McCabe Centre for Law…

Sep 24, 2024, 19:51 | Blog

Christian Ntizimira: Rethinking cultural traditions to optimize palliative care

Christian Ntizimira, Founder and Executive Director of ACREOL in Rwanda, shared a post on X:…

Sep 24, 2024, 19:23 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: The 2nd edition of the African Cancer CEOs Forum by NICRAT

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared on LinkedIn: "Happening this Thursday 26th September, 2024 is the 2nd edition…

Sep 24, 2024, 18:09 | Blog

Miriam Mutebi: Documenting your journey can bring clarity and solace

Miriam Mutebi shared a post on LinkedIn: "Navigating a cancer diagnosis is a profound and…

Sep 24, 2024, 16:28 | Career

Eric Bouffet Is Running For The UICC Board of Directors

Eric Bouffet is running for the UICC Board of Directors 2024-26. This year he’s running…

Sep 24, 2024, 12:59 | Insight

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: HPV vaccine is one of 3 pillars that will help us eliminate cervical cancer

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post by Sabin Vaccine Institute, on X, adding "HPV vaccine is…

Sep 24, 2024, 12:38 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: Strategic approach to cancer control through risk factor management in Nigeria

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared a post on LinkedIn: "This World Cancer Congress Day 2, I had the…

Sep 24, 2024, 10:41 | Blog

Adekemi Oyewusi: Highlighting the positive and inspiring experiences I’ve had

Adekemi Oyewusi shared a post on LinkedIn: ''The past few weeks have been both rewarding…

Sep 24, 2024, 09:08 | Blog

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu: We must not forget to celebrate the care givers

Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu shared on X: "FACT: CANCER IS NOT A DEATH SENTENCE. These beautiful ladies…

Sep 23, 2024, 18:03 | Blog

Making a lasting impact for people living with cancer worldwide - The Max Foundation

The Max Foundation shared a post on LinkedIn: "We're honored to share that the Representative of…

Sep 23, 2024, 16:38 | Blog

Miriam Mutebi: Day 3 of WCC2024 focused on women, HIV and cervical cancer

Miriam Mutebi shared a post on LinkedIn: ''Day 3 of the World Cancer Congress 2024 (WCC2024).…

Sep 23, 2024, 12:08 | Blog

Yan Leyfman: Celebrating MedNews Week Team’s Presentation at World Cancer Congress 2024

Yan Leyfman shared a post by Viviana Cortiana, Student at Alma Mater Studiorum - Universiy…

Sep 22, 2024, 18:01 | Opinion

Ophira Ginsburg: Brilliant Talk on Industry Influence in Cancer by Sonali Johnson of UICC

Ophira Ginsburg posted the following on LinkedIn: “Brilliant talk by Sonali Johnson from the Union…

Sep 22, 2024, 15:35 | Blog

Why did UICC decide to pull its support from the World Cancer Series?

Economist Impact was scheduled to host its 10th Annual World Cancer Series in Brussels at…

Sep 22, 2024, 14:55 | Blog

OncoInfluencers to Follow on Social Media: Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu

We are excited to feature Dr. Zainab Shinkafi-Bagudu as an influential figure in the oncology…

Sep 22, 2024, 12:29 | Blog

Apply for the YY Study grants 2024 - UICC

The Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer (YY) Study Grants offer postdoctoral researchers the chance to start…

Sep 22, 2024, 12:16 | Blog

UICC Report on Integrated approaches for women’s cancers - IARC

Partha Basu Head of Early Detection, Prevention and Infections Branch at International Agency for Research…

Sep 22, 2024, 12:09 | Blog

Louise Abbott: Top 3 takeaways from women's cancer sessions at WCC2024

Louise Abbott, Head of International Practice at Evoke Incisive Health, shared a post on LinkedIn:…

Sep 21, 2024, 14:43 | Career

Miriam Mutebi is running for the UICC Board of Directors

Miriam Mutebi, MD, MSc, FACS, President of African Organization for Research and Training in Cancer…

Sep 21, 2024, 14:37 | Blog

Why antimicrobial resistance is putting cancer patients at risk - UICC

UICC shared on LinkedIn: “When Kristen was diagnosed with cancer, the danger wasn’t just the…

Sep 21, 2024, 13:36 | Blog

Mukhtasar Malcolm Alkali: Honored to be part of the WCC2024 volunteer team

Mukhtasar Malcolm Alkali, Cancer Advocate at Medicaid Cancer Foundation, shared on X: “Honored to be…

Sep 21, 2024, 12:47 | Blog

Proud to be a member of the Union for International Cancer Control - National Foundation for Cancer Research

National Foundation for Cancer Research posted on LinkedIn: "NFCR is proud to be a member…

Sep 21, 2024, 10:20 | Societies

Best of World Cancer Congress 2024

The WCC24 took place at the International Conference Centre of Geneva, Switzerland, from 17 to…

Sep 20, 2024, 18:15 | Blog

UICC withdraws from the World Cancer Series

Tobacco Control Research Group posted on LinkedIn: "We applaud Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)…

Sep 20, 2024, 13:45 | Blog

Join European Cancer Organisation for an interactive morning of sessions in Brussels

European Cancer Organisation posted the following on LinkedIn: “Join us for a morning of interactive,…

Sep 20, 2024, 13:42 | Blog

Isabel Mestres: C/Can team comes together in person to deepen connections and leadership

Isabel Mestres posted the following on LinkedIn: “What happens when a team of passionate changemakers…

Sep 20, 2024, 13:33 | Blog

Miriam Mutebi: Arrival at UICC World Cancer Congress

Miriam Mutebi posted the following on LinkedIn: “It’s been a couple of awake hours since…

Sep 19, 2024, 14:36 | Insight

Breast Care International at World Cancer Congress

Breast Care International - Ghana shared a post on X: “Breast Care International is well…

Sep 18, 2024, 10:25 | Blog

The YY Study grants 2024 are open for applications - UICC

UICC (Union for International Cancer Control) shared a post on LinkedIn: ''The YY Study grants…

Sep 16, 2024, 19:16 | Blog

Gloria Chinyere Okwu: Excited to be speaking at the WCC 2024 on Incorporating Patient Voices into Care, Advocacy and Research

Gloria Chinyere Okwu, Program Coordinator/Head of Programs, Project PINK BLUE, shared a post on LinkedIn:…

Sep 16, 2024, 16:43 | Blog

Princess Dina Mired: Our panel at World Cancer Congress 2024 on the plight of Gaza Cancer Patients

Princess Dina Mired shared a post on X: "Looking forward to see you all our…