"We all have the same goal of cancer prevention and improving the lives of people who are touched by cancer.” - Andrea Seale From September 17-19, the UICC - Union for International Cancer Control hosted the World Cancer Congress which aims to unite and support the cancer community in its efforts to reduce the global cancer burden, promote greater equity and ensure that cancer control remains a priority on the global health and development agenda. The Canadian Cancer Society had the privilege of

✨ What is people-centred care? It’s about seeing the person before the patient. It means reorienting health systems around people, their needs, their values, and their lived experiences, not just around diseases or protocols. ✨ Why do we need people-centred care? Because cancer doesn’t exist in isolation. It can overlap with other physical, emotional, and social challenges, and often requires complex, coordinated support. Its impact is felt far beyond the individual, touching caregivers, familie