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Dr Kate Allen Executive Director, Science & Public Affairs,
World Cancer Research Fund International

Andrew Simpson, National Clinical Director Cancer, New
Zealand Ministry of Health

“World Cancer Day is becoming an important event in the
Arab region. The role UICC plays in uniting global efforts
in the fight against cancer is crucial and helps break the
silence in conservative societies, overcome taboos as well
as empower communities to debunk the myths, improve
early detection and reduce the global cancer burden”.

“There has been great progress in cancer control over the
past few years and there is also a greater connectedness
of the global cancer community. On World Cancer Day, we
have an opportunity to collectively examine cancer control
strategies to identify winning formulas that will accelerate
progress. The goal for all of us is to ensure fewer people
develop cancer, more people are successfully treated
and that there is a better quality of life for people during
treatment and beyond. While new research will add to
our ability to accomplish this, in Canada, as in many other
countries around the world, we already have many of the
tools and the knowledge to truly reduce the cancer burden
– it is indeed within our reach.”

Dr Samia Al-Amoudi, Breast Cancer Survivor, Women’s
Health Empowerment and Breast Cancer Patient’s Rights
Advocate, King Abdul-Aziz University (Jeddah, Saudi
Arabia)
“Stigma and misconceptions around cancer knows
no boundaries, but we can combat these issues with
information and awareness. World Cancer Day embodies
this goal and its spirit should be replicated throughout
the year. ALIAM are proud to work alongside UICC in
advocating for everyone to do their part on World Cancer
Day.”
Marc Keller Director of International Department French
League Against Cancer
“Stand Up To Cancer is honoured to have participated in
World Cancer Day again this year. Almost everyone around
the globe has been affected by this disease but when we
stand up as one movement, we are unstoppable. Through
amazing progress in innovative, life-saving cancer research,
the solution to the cancer problem is truly Not Beyond Us.”
Sung Poblete, President and CEO, Stand Up To Cancer
“World Cancer Day is a special day to join together in the
global fight against cancer. The theme, ‘Not Beyond Us’
highlights the fact that there are many practical things that
can be done as individuals and as communities to reduce
the burden of cancer. Cancer is something that affects us
all. Countries in the developing world such as Timor-Leste
grapple with scant resources, poverty and low levels of
education in efforts to raise awareness of cancer’s causes
and the importance of early detection. By doing simple
things like encouraging loved ones to get screened, we will
make a big difference in the long run.”
Kirsty Sword Gusmão, Goodwill Ambassador for
Education, Timor-Leste
“One in three New Zealanders will have some experience
of cancer, either personally or through a relative or friend.
Significant progress has already been achieved in ensuring
all New Zealanders have timely access to excellent cancer
services that enable them to live better and longer lives. To
build on this we recently launched the New Zealand Cancer
Plan 2015-2018 outlining what now needs to be done,
across whole cancer patient journey – from prevention and
early detection, to diagnosis and treatment and follow-up
care - to ensure people with cancer receive even better,
faster care. World Cancer Day is the perfect opportunity to
put those plans into action. I’m confident that together we
can achieve this. It is ‘Not beyond us’.“

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Dr Heather Bryant VP, Cancer Control Canadian
Partnership Against Cancer
“Cancer remains a national health priority in Australia,
with significant implications for individuals, families,
communities and health systems. World Cancer Day is
a very important date for the international community,
providing the opportunity to share knowledge across
the global cancer landscape. It also allows u s to consider
our own efforts in improving cancer control to reduce
the impact of the disease, which is now Australia’s major
cause of illness. As a member organisation of the World
Cancer Day Advisory Group, Cancer Australia is delighted
to support and promote the aims of World Cancer Day and
encourages our partners in cancer control to join us. Let us
all do our part!”
Professor Helen Zorbas Chief Executive Officer Cancer
Australia
“World Cancer Day provides an opportunity to highlight
the unique issues facing different countries and share
best practice solutions that exist and can be adapted in
different settings. Our organisation, CPAA is proud to play
a role in this endeavour.”
Mr Y.K.Sapru, Chairman Cancer Patients Aid Association,
India
“The Health Promotion Unit at the Ministry of Health,
Nuku’alofa, Tonga, will be launching a five-year strategic
anti-tobacco campaign in 2015. World Cancer Day will be a
reminder that our goal of reducing the burden of cancer is
a global one and that sharing our knowledge and resources
will give us the best chance of implementing solutions that
have a lasting impact”.
Cameron Sugden, Tonga Health Promotion Foundation
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