UICC - Union for International Cancer Control

UICC - Union for International Cancer Control The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is the largest cancer-fighting organisation, with over 1100 member organisations across 170 countries.

The Union for International Cancer Control's (UICC) rapidly increasing membership base of over 1100 organisations in more than 170 countries, represents the world’s major cancer societies, ministries of health and patient groups and includes influential policymakers, researchers and experts in cancer prevention and control. UICC also boasts more than 50 strategic partners.

Up to 30–50% of cancer deaths could be prevented through proven prevention and early detection strategies, according to ...
19/06/2026

Up to 30–50% of cancer deaths could be prevented through proven prevention and early detection strategies, according to .

In this latest article, Jody Hoyos, CEO, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, a UICC member and partner, highlights why investing in prevention delivers one of the greatest returns in public health.

Jody highlights the UK, where lung cancer death rates have fallen by 22% over the past decade, driven largely by stronger to***co control measures alongside advances in screening and treatment.

Prevention works and sustained investment is essential to saving lives.

Read more: www.uicc.org/news-and-updates/news/26-m6-why-prevention-matters-investing-upstream-save-lives-and-close-cancer-gap

19/06/2026

How is the story of cancer changing? The second 𝓡𝓮𝔀𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓒𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓻 series, produced for UICC by BBC StoryWorks, spotlights the people working to redefine care for those living with cancer, protect communities, and helping to close the access gap worldwide.

Series streaming from June 23 – coming soon!

#𝓡𝓮𝔀𝓻𝓲𝓽𝓲𝓷𝓰𝓒𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮𝓻

takes place next week from 23–26 June 2026! 🌊 Organised by Léman Hope Foundation, a UICC member, raises funds to sup...
17/06/2026

takes place next week from 23–26 June 2026! 🌊

Organised by Léman Hope Foundation, a UICC member, raises funds to support children affected by cancer through therapeutic sailing cruises on Lake Léman and, starting this year, Lake Constance.

A small team from UICC will be taking part in this year's swim to support the cause and help create unforgettable experiences for children and families affected by cancer.

Find out more, and if you can, please support: https://lnkd.in/e9szjYnT

UICC member ACREOL is raising awareness of palliative care through the Safari Concept — a culturally grounded approach t...
17/06/2026

UICC member ACREOL is raising awareness of palliative care through the Safari Concept — a culturally grounded approach that centres people living with and beyond cancer, families, and communities.

The Safari Concept brings families into care and decision-making alongside healthcare teams. Using animals as symbols, it helps understand and respond to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those facing serious illness.

Find out more about how to get involved 👉 ACREOL Global.

Did you know alcohol increases your risk of cancer? Alcohol consumption is linked to several cancer types, including bre...
16/06/2026

Did you know alcohol increases your risk of cancer?

Alcohol consumption is linked to several cancer types, including breast, liver, colorectal, and oesophageal cancers. The less you drink, the lower your risk of harm.

However, no level of alcohol consumption is safe for your health, because alcohol is a toxic substance.

The only way to avoid its harmful effects is to abstain from drinking entirely.

Find out more: www.uicc.org/what-we-do/thematic-areas/cancer-prevention #51720

By 2050, we are likely to see 35 million new cancer cases every year. The fastest increase will hit low-and middle-incom...
15/06/2026

By 2050, we are likely to see 35 million new cancer cases every year. The fastest increase will hit low-and middle-income countries.

Behind each and every one of these 35 million is a person – someone’s child, parent, partner, or friend. Every case places a heavy burden on families, communities, and economies.

Up to half of cancer cases are preventable, making cancer prevention measures a cost-effective means to reduce cancer incidence and mortality.

Learn more: https://www.uicc.org/what-we-do/thematic-areas/cancer-prevention

09/06/2026

Countries worldwide are working towards the elimination of cervical cancer, guided by the global 90–70–90 targets: 90% of girls fully vaccinated with the HPV vaccine by age 15, 70% of women screened by ages 35 and 45, and 90% of women with pre-cancer or invasive cancer receiving appropriate treatment.

UICC members around the world share how HPV vaccination is crucial to cervical cancer elimination, drawing on discussions at a dedicated workshop held during the , in this new video.

Watch the video to learn more.

We’re excited to welcome the Denis Asuagbor Association (DAA) to the UICC community. The Denis Asuagbor Association (DA...
08/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome the Denis Asuagbor Association (DAA) to the UICC community.

The Denis Asuagbor Association (DAA) is a Cameroon-based non-profit organisation advancing cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection in underserved communities. Through outreach campaigns in markets, universities, and churches, the organisation has reached over 4,000 people directly and many more indirectly, while generating valuable field insights on awareness levels, beliefs, and barriers to screening.

Welcome to the UICC network, DAA.

05/06/2026

The air we breathe can affect our cancer risk.

Air pollution is widely recognised as a major environmental risk to health including cancer. The World Health Organization estimates that 99% of the global population is exposed to air that exceeds its guideline limits for pollutants.

In 2013, IARC classified outdoor (ambient) air pollution as a Group 1 carcinogen, with a well-established link to lung cancer. More recent IARC estimates suggest that more than 434,000 lung cancer cases each year can be attributed to air pollution.

Our latest report ‘Clean air in cancer control,’ adds to this growing body of evidence, showing that higher long-term exposure to polluted air (fine particulate matter, or PM2.5) is associated with an 11% higher risk of developing cancer and a 12% higher risk of dying from cancer.

This , learn more about the links between air pollution and cancer, and why reducing exposure matters for cancer prevention.

Find out more by reading our latest report at the link in bio.

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