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🙏🙏 *WHO Ahead of World Cancer Day on Sunday (4th Feb 2024), here are the latest global cancer burden stats (2022)* - Estimated 9.7M deaths - 1 in 9 men & 1 in 12 women lose their lives to the disease - 1 in 5 people face #cancer in their lifetime *By 2050, cancer cases are projected to be 77% higher than they were in 2022.* *Growing & ageing populations are contributing to the alarming rise, as are risk factors like tobacco, harmful alcohol use, obesity & air pollution - addressing these will help protect people against cancer.* Three major cancer types in 2022: #lung, breast and #colorectal cancers The new estimates available on IARC’s Global Cancer Observatory show that 10 types of cancer collectively comprised around two-thirds of new cases and deaths globally in 2022. *Data covers 185 countries and 36 cancers.* *Risk factors* Tobacco use, alcohol consumption, * #unhealthy #diet,* *physical inactivity* and air pollution are risk factors for cancer and other noncommunicable diseases.   *Reducing the burden* Between 30 and 50% of cancers can currently be prevented by avoiding risk factors and implementing existing evidence-based prevention strategies. *The cancer burden can also be reduced through early detection of cancer and appropriate #treatment and #care* of patients who develop cancer. *Many cancers have a high chance of cure if diagnosed early and treated appropriately.* *Daily #Physical #activity (PA) and exercise act as a natural treatment for many diseases.* Also, PA and exercise improve the immune system enabling the body to fight infectious diseases resulting in less overall susceptibility to sicknesses. As part of this immune adaptation, lymphatic function is enhanced and inflammation is reduced by decreasing inflammatory cell accumulation. https://lnkd.in/d3j-7RsH https://lnkd.in/dhjKfi9u #worldcancerday #worldcancerday2024 #exercise #meditation #yoga

🎗 22 million European residents faced a cancer diagnosis in 2020 That's 22 million too many... Ahead of #worldcancerday, EU Science, Research and Innovation is committed to turn the tide of the cancer burden in the EU. 📚 We gather evidence on the disease for policymakers and healthcare professionals. Data are key in our fight against cancer. 🌍 We shed light on unacceptable disparities between EU countries. All of us deserve the same chance when it comes to cancer. 📋 We provide guidelines for cancer screenings. Early detection remains the best protection against the disease. These are more than just statistics and guidelines; they embody the lives of women, men, children and families affected by the challenges of the disease. Each data tells a story of both suffering and resilience. Together, let's stand strong against cancer 💝 Visit us: ⭐ Knowledge Centre on Cancer: https://lnkd.in/efWU5vkX ⭐ European Guidelines and Quality Assurance Schemes: https://lnkd.in/e-mEqgwr ⭐ European Cancer Information System: https://lnkd.in/dYyzkedq ⭐ Health Promotion and Disease Prevention Knowledge Gateway: https://lnkd.in/efwy5EBi #eucancerplan EU Health and Food Safety Sandra Caldeira Magdalena Stepien Annett J. Roi S. Roulette Stéphanie Laduron

👶Obesity has become a global epidemic, with severe implications for public health. In Europe, childhood obesity is a complex issue with significant health and societal consequences, particularly due to its strong link with cancer risk in adulthood. 🎗️The PREVENT EU PROJECT that EHMA is part of, represents a crucial step in addressing childhood obesity and its link to cancer, aligning with the EU’s broader mission to combat cancer through research, prevention, and improved quality of life. 🎗️In response to the alarming cancer statistics within the European Union, the European Commission developed the EU Mission: Cancer. 🤝The Prevention and Early Detection Cluster, a subgroup of Mission Cancer that includes the PREVENT Project, has recently published a common brochure and plans to collaborate over the next four years. 📌 Learn more about Mission Cancer and EU initiatives: https://lnkd.in/eKTrR4YK 📌 Learn more about the Prevention and Early Detection Cluster : https://lnkd.in/ewF55XGB 📌 Download the Cluster Brochure: https://lnkd.in/d-zuRiFE #MissionCancer #cancerprevention #childhoodobesity #healthmanagement CO-CAPTAIN_EU Cancer Prevention at Work Project ONCODIR 4PCAN Project PIECES Project

#WorldCancerDay 🎗 With the support of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the South Florida College of Public Health FPRC Team, I researched disparities in Colorectal Cancer screening. I recommended prevention and social marketing interventions on the same, while also leading the Southwest Florida Cancer Control Collaborative funded by the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH (Publications links below) Cancer is a global 🌎 pandemic World Health Organization African Region reports that in Africa, approximately 1.1 million new cancer cases and 700,000 deaths were recorded in 2020. About 50% of new cancer cases in adults in Africa are due to breast, cervical, prostate, colorectal, and liver cancers. If urgent measures are not taken, in 20 years, cancer death rates in Africa will overtake the global average of 30%. Together 🤝, let’s call leaders to prioritize and invest in awareness, early detection, and treatment, to build a cancer-free world. Read more on our publications here👇👇:  📌The Early Impact of the Affordable Care Act upon Colorectal Cancer Screening Utilization in Florida: https://lnkd.in/eXHY-cBk 📌Developing a Social Marketing–Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Campaign Centered on Stool-Based Testing for Patients Utilizing Services at a Federally Qualified Healthcare Center: https://lnkd.in/ecZKBQHV #ColorectalCancer #PhD #research #Africa #publichealth #DrBewa

World Cancer Day is observed worldwide on February 4, 2024. This year’s campaign is focused on bringing attention to the disparities in cancer care and advocating for proactive measures to prevent, detect, and treat cancer. Cancer tends to be more prevalent in high-income countries due to lifestyle factors. A recent study published in BMJ Oncology found that poor diets, alcohol and tobacco use, physical inactivity, and obesity are likely to be among the factors contributing to the increasing incidence of early onset cancers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of cancer cases is predicted to rise by more than 75% by 2050. It is important to note that cancer is a complex disease, and its causes are not fully understood. While there are significant elements of the disease that we don’t fully understand, we can see some people who are diagnosed with cancer despite a very healthy lifestyle. However, by raising awareness about cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment, we can reduce the risk of cancer and improve outcomes for those affected by it. Here are some tips that can help reduce the risk of cancer: 1.     Avoid tobacco 2.     Eat a healthy diet 3.     Drink alcohol only in moderation 4.     Limit processed meats. 5.     Maintain a healthy weight and be physically active 6.     Get vaccinated (Certain viruses like HPV can cause cervical and other cancers). 7.     Get screened regularly.   Let’s all do our part in creating a cancer-free world. Tip – According to a report by the City Cancer Challenge, one of the biggest issues in Myanmar regarding cancer is the lack of adequate facilities to provide medical oncology services (including specialized equipment and IT development) in public hospitals. The supply of oncological medicines is also erratic. While some cancer care services, such as surgery and radiotherapy, are generally free to the public at the three main cancer hospitals (Yangon General Hospital, Grand Hantha International Hospital, Pinlon Hospital), ensuring affordability and access for the majority of the rural population remains a major challenge   #worldcancerday #knowledgecenter #zenhealthcareasia #healthcaremarketresearch #myanmar

#PreventCancerTogether: Discussing Cancer in Public Policy Globally, #cancer represents a major public health concern, with India mirroring these challenges. Comparing India's cancer landscape with global trends offers insights into unique challenges and potential solutions. Cancer is the leading cause of premature mortality globally according to a Lancet Global Health Study from November 2023. In addition to being a public health tragedy, the Lancet Study estimated that productivity losses linked to premature cancer deaths were 0.62% of the national GDP in Europe and 0.33% of the combined GDP of the BRICS countries. The silver lining, however, lies in a World Health Organisation (WHO) report which establishes that early detection and treatment can cure many cancers. While cancer is a call to rethink how we organise our lives, it should not be thought of as a death sentence. A comprehensive approach encompassing awareness, prevention, and robust healthcare infrastructure is imperative for effective cancer control in India. Observer Research Foundation is organising a series of Panel Discussions on Cancer as a public health concern and how public policy can play a role in awareness raising and minimising its impact on populations. Featuring: Sidharth Sahni, Suman Karanth, Dinesh Singh, G.K. Rath, Peter Harper, and Shoba Suri RSVP: mona@orfonline.org Know more: https://lnkd.in/gCEhpv7c

𝐈 𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐍𝐄𝐃 𝐀 𝐏𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍! As a cancer care and control advocate in a LMIC, I was alarmed by the projected figures on Ovarian cancer with LMICs bearing the greatest burden. This is why I signed the petition. "𝑰𝒇 𝒘𝒆 𝒅𝒐 𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒕𝒐 𝒄𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒈𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒔 𝒒𝒖𝒐, 𝑻𝑾𝑬𝑳𝑽𝑬 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒃𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒂𝒈𝒏𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒐𝒗𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒂𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑬𝑰𝑮𝑯𝑻 𝒎𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒅𝒊𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆 𝒃𝒚 2050." The estimated mortality is greater than the population of Hong Kong and twice that of Los Angeles. 𝗜 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘂𝗽𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗢𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗴𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆. Latest projections indicate that ovarian cancer incidence and mortality are set to jump by 55% and almost 70% respectively by 2050, with low- and middle-income countries bearing the greatest burden. Opportunities for collaboration and partnerships with current women’s health initiatives are being missed. We should do better! Families, social networks, communities, and economies suffer from every woman’s ovarian cancer diagnosis. We can do better! We call upon the World Health Organization and other health leaders around the world to prioritise ovarian cancer as an urgent health priority so we can change the future of this disease that is challenging to diagnose and treat. We must act now to improve prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and care for all women while addressing disparities and inequalities where they exist. Working together under the banner of #NoWomanLeftBehind, we have a fighting chance of creating a world where everyone living with, or at risk of, ovarian cancer has the best chance of survival and best quality of life possible, no matter where they live. Millions of women will be left behind without immediate coordinated action. We simply must do better! Sign the petition to WHO and world leaders to recognise ovarian cancer as a global health priority: https://lnkd.in/g-zfpkuu Ps: You can donate, too. World Ovarian Cancer Coalition World Health Organization #cancercareadvocate #ovariancancerawareness #cancercontroladvocate

Once upon a time, when cancer is talked about, the picture of an older person comes to mind. In recent times now, younger people are being diagnosed with several cancers. Just yesterday, I saw a shocking statistics. According to the World Health Organisation, Nigeria recorded about 124,000 new cancer cases in 2023. And about 70% of these diagnosed patients lost their lives. Mind you, this statistics was collated via information on those who presented to various hospitals. There are so many undiagnosed cases who didn't report to the hospital for different reasons, finance inclusive. Cancer awareness is so important because it reduces the knowledge gaps and with cancers, early diagnosis aids better prognosis and management. While some cancers are genetic, about 30-50% of some cancers are preventable. It is no news that cancer care worldwide is expensive, and not many people can afford it. So we keep losing lives to this disease condition. What can we then do to reduce the rate of cancer morbidity and mortality? ➡️Do not be ashamed of your body and go for routine screening. ➡️Stop self medication and go to the hospital when you feel sick, even with the minor conditions. I read somewhere that a person went to see her doctor because of a cough that refused to go away, only for her tests result to show that she had lung cancer. This is someone who had never smoked. ➡️Listen to your body so that you can understand when certain uncomfortable symptoms show up. And when they do, report to the nearest hospital. ➡️Get vaccinated ➡️Watch your diet and ensure you eat healthy. ➡️Engage in mild to moderate exercises. ➡️Stop alcohol and tobacco intake. ➡️Create more cancer awareness. Let's spread the word and one way you can do that is by sharing this post. In conclusion, we have only one body, let's prioritize caring for it! 📷 Beautiful Nurse Regina #worldcancerday2024 #healthawareness #healthiswealth

📖 Cancer is a significant public health challenge globally, with nearly 2000 lives lost daily in Africa alone. Without adequate measures, mortality rates are likely to increase. The major challenge for cancer care in Africa is equity and prioritization, as cancer is not receiving adequate attention from policy-makers and strategic stakeholders in the healthcare space. The theme for the World Cancer day 'Close the Care Gap' highlights the urgent need to address disparities in access to cancer care globally. 📣 This calls for concerted efforts to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background or location, have equal access to prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment, and support services. However, as the pandemic has shown us, there are opportunities to expand the workforce by leveraging technology and taking advantage of the continents' collective expertise through shared learning platforms and care delivery strategies, virtual tumour boards and radiation treatment planning, and increased involvement of the Government, Public and Private sectors, African diaspora and international community 🕯️ By focusing on closing this gap, we can strive towards a world where every person facing cancer receives the care and support they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. We care at African Business Coalition for Health #theafricawewant #advancedtechnology #advancedhealthcare

Last Wednesday, the European Commission adopted its Communication on the European Health Union, highlighting its achievements over the past four years including Europe’s Beating Cancer plan. With €4 billion of EU funding, the comprehensive plan adopted in 2021 addresses cancer at every stage, from prevention to diagnosis and treatment, to post-cancer care. The Plan has already seen the adoption of new screening guidelines, forthcoming recommendations to boost vaccine-preventable cancers, a new Knowledge Centre on Cancer, and the publication of the first EU Inequalities Registry. But cancer does not wait, and there's no time to rely on past achievements: 2️⃣ Cancer is the 2nd most important cause of death and morbidity 👩⚕️ 1 in 5 people will develop cancer in their lifetime 📈 By 2040, cancer cases are estimated to increase in Europe by 21% With the EU Parliamentary elections ahead, the political attention seems to have shifted away from cancer care. Of all the political parties, only one mentioned the European Beating Cancer Plan in its manifesto. There is still a lot to be done! 40% of cancer cases are preventable and through prevention, early detection, and equal access to medical care, EU action can save the lives of over 3 million Europeans. How, you might ask? Here is a handful of measures from the Plan, among many others, still waiting to be implemented: ➡️ Improving health promotion through access to healthy diets and physical activity ➡️ Reducing harmful alcohol consumption ➡️ Achieving a tobacco-free Europe ➡️ Promoting EU cancer screening recommendations at the national level ➡️ Providing equal access to innovative treatments for all citizens across Europe Which other measures do you consider a priority? How Europe will address cancer care in the next years will be determined by the outcome of the upcoming #EUElections and the priorities set by the European Commission for the next mandate. The fight against cancer is ongoing, and there is still much work to be done. Let's continue to keep #cancercare at the forefront of the EU agenda.