A movement to turn radiotherapy into a global health priority.
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Friday night and I'm in Australia...So nice to see old friends online at the #RANZCRASM21. Thanks so much to the organizers from #APROSIG for the opportunity to share the @pmcancercentre Global Cancer Program experience. @yapml @sandraturner49 @hasssean
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Inspiring #meilinyap speaks of the expanding work of #APROSIG in supporting #radonc initiatives across #asiapacific to improve cancer control. Fantastic progress despite the pandemic.
@CancerRT @daniellerodin @uicc #radonc @iaeaorg @RANZCRcollege @COSAoncology #RANZCRASM2021
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By building #radiotherapy capacity in #Kigali @RwaMilitaryHosp to treat #CervicalCancer this month, #Rwanda 🇷🇼 keeps advancing toward the 90-70-90 targets. @WHO stands w/ you as we respond to @DrTedros’ Call to Action to eliminate this #Cancer!
@RwandaHealth @WHORwanda @WHOAFRO
Dr Princess Nothemba Simelela went on to visit the Rwanda Cancer Center @RwaMilitaryHosp. Since its inauguration, on February04th, 2020, the center has provided treatment to more than 350 people, including #CervicalCancer patients
GlobalRT retweeted
Childhood #cancer survival rates are currently estimated at 80% in high-income countries but drop significantly low to as little as 10% in low- and middle-income countries.
#InternationalChildhoodCancerDay
uicc.org/news/every-child-sh…
@CCCLebanon @WorldSIOP @Cankidz
GlobalRT retweeted
Today, Rwanda joined all countries to celebrate #WorldCancerDay Apart from awareness & sensitization activitiies implemented during last week with other partners, the country inaugurated the 1st Radiotherapy Centre in Rwanda Military Hospital. Very good news for cancer patients
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It is vital that all cancer patients who could benefit from #radiationtherapy have timely access to it #WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill #radonc More info here targetingcancer.com.au/what-…
GlobalRT retweeted
On the 4 February cities and landmarks across the world 🌎 will light up 💡 in orange and blue to commemorate #WorldCancerDay.
Keep a look out 👀 and share your pictures with us.
#IAmAndIWill
@CancerStratCA
GlobalRT retweeted
A healthier, brighter future for everyone is possible.
#WorldCancerDay #IAmAndIWill
GlobalRT retweeted
This week, eight experts from the #LatinAmerica and #Caribbean region are at @iaeaorg HQ to finalize an #IAEATC project which is building capacities in #radiation technologies in order to produce new materials, reduce pollutants and enhance #industrial output across the region!
GlobalRT retweeted
Sri Lanka #today: @iaeaorg imPACT review experts discuss installation of a new LINAC RT machine for #cancer treatment with public health authorities. Watch a video of a cancer survivor: bit.ly/iaeaSL2 #CancerCare4All @MoH_SriLanka #HealthForAll
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Great to see our National Cancer Control Plan review tool in @TheLancetOncol, work of CCORE @InghamInstitute @WHO @uicc @Fymoraes Hope this tool will be used to guide NCCP development & implementation globally. authors.elsevier.com/a/1Z~cC… @CancerSPHERE @TommyOar10 @YannickRomero
GlobalRT retweeted
Nigeria, with 186 million people, has fewer #radiationtherapy machines than Massachusetts General Hospital alone.
Why? @d__beyer outlines political & cultural barriers, workforce shortages & even power grid failures!
#RANZCR2019
@sandraturner49 @bogmund @daniellerodin @uicc – at Auckland, New Zealand
GlobalRT retweeted
Congratulations, #Kenya 🇰🇪! The @MOH_Kenya set aside US $8 million to protect women and girls from #cervicalcancer by providing the #HPV vaccine to 800,000 girls. Vaccinations are critical in offering comprehensive #CancerCare4All #CancerCare4Her @Toget_HERHealth @KenyaMissionUN
And now for some good news: The @MOH_Kenya has set aside US $8 million to protect women and girls from cervical cancer by providing the HPV vaccine to 800,000 girls. Read more: theeastafrican.co.ke/science…
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Opening address #wcls2019 Nur Sultan Kazakstan HRH Princess @dinamired : Not having universal health coverage is like denying a dying person a life saving magic potion. Universal health coverage is the journey and impact is the destination @uicc
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#DYK: that 7 out of 8 #women with #breastcancer are recommended to receive #radiotherapy? Time to provide equal access to all patients in need! @iaeapact @IAEATC @iaeaorg #CancerCare4All #CancerCare4Her
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.@iaeaorg at #WECAN19 Armenia: By 2035 9·4 million women in developing countries will require treatment for #CervicalCancer. Access to treatment will save lives. IAEA helps expand #radiotherapy & #brachytherapy in countries bit.ly/IAEAMorocco @iaeapact @TheLancetOncol
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Today: Director @iaeapact, @LisaSGlobal shares the work of @iaeaorg in providing comprehensive cancer control & newly launched joint Women’s Cancer Partnership Initiative @ 9th Annual @WECAN_Seattle Summit in #Armenia #CancerCare4All #CancerCare4Her More bit.ly/33kw5HU
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#DYK that 7 out of 8 #women suffering from #breastcancer are being recommended to receive #radiotherapy as part of their treatment regimen? Globally, there is urgent need to scale-up effective and affordable #cancer services #CancerCare4All #CancerCare4Her #radionc @marykge
