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Ulrika Årehed Kågström: Word Cancer Day calls for us to place people at the very heart of care

Ulrika Arehed Kagstrom/lifesciencesweden.se

Nov 7, 2024, 07:56

Ulrika Årehed Kågström: Word Cancer Day calls for us to place people at the very heart of care

Ulrika Årehed Kågström posted on LinkedIn:

“With the launch of United By Unique, Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)’s new three-year theme for World Cancer Day, I am moved by the power of our global community. Each person’s experience with cancer is deeply personal, and Word Cancer Day calls for us to place people at the very heart of care.

On February 4, I encourage you to join us in amplifying this message. Whether by sharing your story, supporting someone affected, or helping raise awareness, we can make a real impact. Together, let’s work towards a future where no one faces cancer alone, and where care is centered around each individual’s unique needs.”

Ulrika Årehed Kågström is the President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and the Secretary-General of the Swedish Cancer Society. Prior to joining the Swedish Cancer Society, Ulrika was the Secretary-General at the Swedish Red Cross. She is also the chairperson of the Swedish Arts Council (appointed by the Government). At UICC, prior being elected as the President, Ulrika was the treasurer, chairman & member of the Knowledge, Advocacy and Policy Committee, chairman & member of the Finance Committee, member of the Strategy Review task force, member of the ATOM coalition task force, member of the Governance committee, member of the task force on AMR, member of the Advisory board of the Solidarity Fund for Ukraine and member of the Congress and Summit Committee.