ACT for Children:A Global Initiative to Tackle Inequities in Pediatric Cancer
The disparity in childhood cancer outcomes is one of the world’s most pressing health inequities. While over 80% of children with cancer are cured in high-income countries (HICs), survival drops to less than 30% in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).…
It’s no longer taboo to suggest that some metastatic breast cancers may be curable
It’s long been clear that, in most patients with metastatic HER-positive breast cancer, adding effective HER2 blockade to cytotoxics can result in very prolonged responses. Janet Fricker reports on the…
Miriam Merad and the 2025 Sjöberg Prize: A Celebration of Innovation in Cancer Immunotherapy
Every year, the Sjöberg Prize, established by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, honors researchers whose scientific discoveries in oncology are reshaping the understanding and treatment of cancer. The award…
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CancerWorld issue #103 (May, 2025)
What does it take to change the odds in cancer care? Innovation? Yes. But also: persistence. Collaboration. The refusal to accept that some lives matter less because of where they’re born. In this issue of CancerWorld, we focus not just…
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A Vision for Cancer Policy in Europe: An Interview with MEP Nikos Papandreou
CancerWorld had the opportunity to interview Nikos Papandreou, Member of the European Parliament and a dedicated advocate for cancer policy reform. With a background in politics, economics, and healthcare policy, Mr. Papandreou has been at the forefront of tackling Europe’s…
