London Global Cancer Week

06/05/2026

Applications are NOW OPEN to host an event at London Global Cancer Week 2026!

London Global Cancer Week returns this November and we’re inviting academic institutions, healthcare organisations, charities, advocacy groups and industry partners to host events as part of LGCW 2026.

Hosting is an opportunity to:
• Contribute to global conversations on cancer equity
• Showcase your research, innovation or best practice
• Engage international audiences
• Build meaningful cross-sector partnerships
• Align your work with a recognised global platform

Your event remains your own, we provide the visibility, coordination and connection.

We’re looking for events that encourage evidence-based discussion, collaboration and practical action across topics such as prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and health systems.

📅 Events can be in-person, virtual or hybrid.
📣 Early submissions are encouraged.

Be part of a coordinated global effort to improve cancer outcomes.

🔗 Register your interest here: https://www.lgcw.org.uk/host-an-event/

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17/04/2026

📣 Save the date: London Global Cancer Week returns in 2026!

London Global Cancer Week will take place from 2nd – 6th November 2026, bringing together voices from across the cancer community to inspire collaboration, share knowledge, and drive meaningful progress.

LGCW continues to create a space to for important conversations and collective action to improve cancer outcomes.

Join us as we build momentum for another impactful year.
🔗 Visit the website to learn more about LGCW: https://www.lgcw.org.uk/

23/12/2025

co-convenor Susie Stanway
discussed highlights from this year's meetings with Vania Wisdom
on The Lancet Group "in conversation with" podcast.
👉https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/susannah-stanway-on-the-london-global-cancer-week/id1541872445?i=1000742059083

12/12/2025

Cross-border collaboration is essential for equitable cancer research and this session showed how is helping make that possible. Through real-world examples and a live demonstration, speakers explored how structured data, secure teamwork and long-term partnerships can expand research access and improve outcomes globally.

Explore the key takeaways below to see how innovative digital tools can lower barriers and advance practical, equitable cancer research.

10/12/2025

Public–private collaboration is reshaping what’s possible in cancer care. In this session, .roussy International Egypt showcased the country’s first-ever Public Private Partnership (PPP) model in oncology - a milestone for Egypt’s health system and a potential blueprint for the region.

Explore the key takeaways below to see how PPPs can unlock scalable, sustainable improvements in cancer care delivery.

09/12/2025

Community-led action is one of the most powerful tools we have for cancer prevention. In this session hosted by C3 Collaborating for Health, Dr. Jatho from the Uganda Cancer Institute shared how grassroots engagement can drive informed, sustainable and impactful prevention strategies.

Explore the key takeaways below to see how community engagement can transform cancer prevention in low-resource settings.

09/12/2025

Strengthening clinical research capacity is essential to improving childhood cancer outcomes globally. In this session, the SIOP PARC Programme highlighted how regional collaboration is transforming paediatric oncology research across low and middle-income countries.

The session showcased how PARC builds on the success of GALOP - a regional platform founded in 2008 that enabled centres in Argentina, Brazil, Chile and Uruguay to join international clinical trials and later to lead their own high-quality research.

Explore the key takeaways below to see how the PARC Programme is enabling more equitable access to research-informed treatment for children with cancer worldwide.

09/12/2025

Cancer inequities persist across the globe, including within high-income countries.

In this session hosted by the Canadian Global Oncology Network and chaired by Dr. Jean-Marc Bourque, speakers explored how Canada’s diverse experiences offer powerful lessons for advancing equity in cancer care worldwide.

Explore the key takeaways below to see how leadership, outreach and equitable policy can transform cancer systems.

08/12/2025

To***co remains the largest preventable cause of cancer and death in the UK and one of the biggest worldwide. In this session hosted by the To***co Control Research Group, University of Bath, experts examined how and why the to***co industry continues to influence science and target health professionals in pursuit of profit.

This session offered a critical look at industry interference and why understanding these tactics is essential to protecting public health.

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08/12/2025

Rehabilitation is essential to improving quality of life for children with cancer, yet access to these services remains uneven worldwide. In this session hosted by SIOP, Children Not Numbers, and the Supportive Care Network, global experts explored the realities, challenges and innovations shaping paediatric oncology rehabilitation today.

Explore the key takeaways below for a clearer picture of how paediatric rehabilitation is evolving and why it must remain central to comprehensive cancer care.