Uniting Against Women's Cancer on World Cancer Day 2024

On World Cancer Day 2024, we come together to raise awareness, inspire action, and foster a sense of unity in the global fight against cancer.

Cancer affects millions of lives worldwide and women face distinct challenges. From breast and ovarian cancers to cervical and lung cancers, the impact is profound.

This year, the FIGO Committee on Women's Cancer, have joined together to shed light and raise awareness on gynaecologic cancerS.

The committee on Women's Cancer delineates and promotes primary prevention (vaccination), screening, diagnosis, staging, treatment and palliative care of gynecological cancers (cervical, endometrial, ovarian, vaginal, vulvar) through staging and other guidelines, advocacy, education, research and capacity building. It collaborates with the Committee on Well Woman Health and Care to frame screening strategies for other cancers, including breast. 

Find out more about the Committee's objectives here.

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