Tracey O’Brien, Chief Cancer Officer and CEO of Cancer Institute NSW, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“What an energising few days at the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) World Leaders Cancer Forum. Truly privileged to be present at the launch of a new World Cancer Declaration which outlines a roadmap for global progress in cancer control.
There were many other highlights, so much knowledge shared, and countless lessons and connections I’ll carry forward.
A standout was the session on Improving Indigenous Cancer Outcomes Globally, led by the dynamic duo of Professor Kalinda Griffiths and Lisa Whop – a powerful reminder that sovereignty, culture and community leadership must sit at the centre of cancer control.
The discussions on the link of obesity and cancer and need for bolder prevention solutions also stayed with me, including the quote of the day:
‘Genetic background loads the gun, but the environment pulls the trigger’.
Other sessions on multilateralism in cancer, liver cancer prevention, care navigation, elimination of cervical cancer and improving childhood cancer outcomes in low-income countries challenged us to think bigger and act bolder. They sparked the kind of collaborative, future-focused conversations that make global gatherings so worthwhile.
Above all, I leave reminded and humbled at the privilege we have in our Australian cancer system, and deeply inspired by the resilience, ingenuity and determination of cancer leaders in lower-income countries who fight every day for improved health outcomes for their communities.
Grateful to be part of a global partnership that is not only growing, but truly thriving. Congrats and thanks to Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) team and local hosts Todd Harper and Cancer Council Victoria team, Sanchia Aranda AM, Grant McArthur AO and the VCCC Alliance, Monash Partners Comprehensive Cancer Consortium McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer.”
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