Ulrika Årehed Kågström, President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and Secretary General of Cancerfonden, shared a post on LinkedIn:
“At the IARC – International Agency for Research on Cancer / World Health Organization 60th anniversary meeting in Lyon this week, discussions focused not only on what we know about cancer risks, but on how scientific evidence can actually be translated into real public health action.
Every cancer case we can prevent means less suffering for individuals and families, and a stronger, more sustainable society. To achieve this, we need knowledge grounded in solid scientific evidence, communicated in ways people can understand and act on. But even more importantly, we need societies that make healthy choices easier for people to make. Effective prevention is not only about raising awareness, it is about shaping policies and environments where healthy choices become the norm.
Together with Mary Schubauer-Berigan, Therese Hanvold and Sunny Okechukwu Abarikwu, I had the opportunity to discuss this critical issue.
At a time when misinformation spreads quickly, trusted science and collaboration across sectors and nations matter enormously. Thank you to IARC for creating an important space for dialogue between researchers, policymakers and civil society.
Please note: the image incorrectly states that I am a doctor, which I am not.”
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