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Follow UICC for news & resources on cancer prevention, treatment, and care. Join us in prioritising #cancercontrol and reducing the global #cancer burden.
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined July 2009
We’re kicking off our journey towards #WorldCancerDay 2026! 🧡 Watch our new video celebrating the strength, stories, and lives of people living with cancer. #WorldCancerDay 4 February 2026 #UnitedByUnique
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UICC is pleased to launch the second call for applications on implementation research into cancer prevention in Europe, and invites collaborative groups of two to four research teams from EU and eligible non-EU countries to apply: https://t.co/qJDGpPpO7y
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According to the @who #AMR is one of the top 10 global public health emergencies we are facing. Watch our video to find out more. https://t.co/WMHQ6N0hHu
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HPV vaccination is safe, effective, and life-saving. Scaling access worldwide is key to achieving cervical cancer elimination.
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Tobacco kills 8M people yearly — 80% in LMICs. Smoking causes 85% of lung cancers & 25% of all cancer deaths worldwide (@WHO). Ahead of #FCTCCOP11, we’re reminded why strong tobacco control policies are essential to save lives. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #UICC
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In honor of Veterans Day, we're offering U.S. Veterans and Active-Duty Service Members $175 off UP Phone with code: VETERAN.
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We’re excited to welcome @LungCancerEu to the UICC community. As part of the global cancer community, Lung Cancer Europe drives collaboration and advocacy for better outcomes and quality of life for everyone affected by lung cancer. Welcome to the UICC network @LungCancerEu.🧡
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Tobacco kills 8M people yearly — 80% in LMICs. Smoking causes 85% of lung cancers & 25% of all cancer deaths worldwide @who. Ahead of #FCTCCOP11, we’re reminded why strong tobacco control policies are essential to save lives. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #UICC
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⏳ 1 week to go! The World Cancer Leaders’ Summit 2025 kicks off in Melbourne 🇦🇺 under the theme “Bridging Divides, Building Futures.” Leaders will tackle women's cancer care, AI, access to medicines, lung health — plus launch the new World Cancer Declaration. 🌍 #WCLS2025
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Around the world, UICC members are marking #LungCancerAwarenessMonth: 🇪🇺 @LuCE_Europe Call to Action on Lung Cancer 🇮🇳 LUNG Connect India Education & advocacy events 🇺🇸 @LUNGevity #BreatheDeep walks & awareness 🇮🇹 @WalceOnlus2006“Get Out of the Tunnel” campaign
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We are excited to be in Paris for the EUnetCCC Annual Meeting 2025 from 6-7 November. UICC colleagues are on the ground. If you're at the meeting, please reach out! 🧡
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Great to see our Nigerian members at the #AORTIC25! We look forward to the next opportunity to connect! 🧡
but from different regions, recognizing that we are fighting a common enemy. It could be said that the conference was in Africa for Africa, but @uicc explains it better to the world; "Though our needs may differ, Our goal is the same". Thank @UICC for bringing voices together
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1 in 5 adults is still addicted to tobacco, causing millions of preventable deaths each year (@WHO). While smoking rates fall, 100M+ people, incl. 15M children now vape. Urgent action is needed to stop a new wave of addiction. #FCTCCOP11 #TobaccoControl #UICC
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UICC is driving action this November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth! From the #FCTCCOP11 in Geneva, 17–22 Nov, to our #WCLS25 session on advancing lung cancer within the global lung health agenda. Together, we’re pushing for stronger tobacco control & better prevention worldwide.
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Just 3 months to go until #WorldCancerDay! We’re entering year 2 of the #UnitedByUnique campaign, putting people at the heart of cancer care & inspiring action worldwide. 🧡💪 Find our how to get involved: 👉 https://t.co/o7htTedX6J
#WorldCancerDay 4 February 2026
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Something exciting is coming your way tomorrow. 🧡 Stay tuned and see what’s next for #WorldCancerDay 2026. #WorldCancerDay 4 February 2026 #UnitedByUnique
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Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death globally, driven by tobacco use, air pollution and inequities in exposure, but prevention and early detection can save lives. Know the risks: https://t.co/mzBXTwHoKa
#LungCancerAwarenessMonth
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Just announced at #AORTIC25! 🎉 Nairobi will host the 2027 World Cancer Leaders’ Summit, 24–28 Nov 2027. Organised by @UICC and hosted by @NCIKenya, the Summit will take place at the KICC.🌍 🔗 https://t.co/p7KPlQ0EYe
#WCLS2027 #CancerControl
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The @AORTIC_AFRICA 2025 Conference takes place in Tunisia from 2-5 November. UICC staff, Board & CEO look forward to connecting with members & partners on the ground. Find us at the UICC booth in the exhibition area! Read @MiriamMutebi’s welcome note 👇 🔗 https://t.co/ZSoIvawf10
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Over 1,100 orgs in 170 countries are part of UICC’s member network — from research centres to patient groups. Members get exclusive access to global events, fellowships, advocacy tools, grants & learning opportunities. 👉 sJoin us in driving equitable cancer control worldwide.
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We’re welcoming 18 organisations from LMICs to the #UICC Cancer Advocates Programme 2025–2026! The programme will help the civil society orgs strengthen #NCCPs and services, making them more equitable, inclusive & sustainable: https://t.co/XF4vcn86le
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