Examples of International Collaboration in the field of cancer control in Latin America

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UICC Session at SELAC

In commemoration of the Latin American World Cancer Week, the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is pleased to present a session aimed at highlighting examples of international collaboration facilitated by UICC and its members in the Latin America and Caribbean region.

Cancer’s impact in the region is a shared challenge that affects both health and economies. Each year, approximately 10 million people die from cancer worldwide. In Latin America alone, over 4.2 million new cancer cases were recorded in 2022. According to PAHO data, this number is expected to increase by 60% by 2045, reaching 6.7 million cases. The disease places a significant burden on countries and communities. Cancer control aims to reduce this burden through prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and palliative care.

According to the WHO, approximately one-third of cancer cases could be prevented by avoiding major risk factors. Many types of cancer have a high probability of being cured if detected early and treated appropriately. The UICC, through its network of member organizations—including cancer societies, patient support groups, oncology research centers, NGOs, local entities, professional associations, and government agencies—promotes commitments and international collaborations to address these challenges more effectively and efficiently.

In this virtual session, we aim to present examples of international collaboration within our network that can serve as inspiration for achieving similar results in countries across the region and beyond.

"Examples of International Collaboration in Cancer Control in Latin America"

📅 Thursday, March 20 at 14:30 AM UTC-3 (Argentina Time)

Agenda

  • Introduction – Laura Fernandez Díaz, UICC
  • Panel: Examples of International Collaboration in Cancer Control in Latin America
    • Example 1 – The Global Cancer Agenda in Latin America – Zuzanna Tittenbrun, UICC
    • Example 2 – The Global ATOM Initiative in El Salvador and Other Collaboration Examples – Dr. Liseth Ruiz de Campos, ASAPRECAN
    • Example 3 – Project ECHO – ELA, an Initiative by PAHO, US NCI, and MD Anderson to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Latin America – Dr. Melissa Varón López, MD Anderson
  • Colloquium – Q&A with Panelists
  • Conclusion and Closing Remarks –