CANCER PREVENTION NETWORK

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and Cancer Council Victoria launched the UICC Cancer Prevention Network on the occasion of the World Cancer Leaders' Summit in November 2013. The flyer is available here: Cancer Prevention Network Flyer

This Network’s goal is to offer expertise state of the art knowledge exchange on cancer prevention, early detection and screening via a unique online platform hosted by the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP) Portal. All in the convenience of one place, the Network provides a comprehensive and reliable source of materials for policymakers and cancer planners - the key audience for making sustainable change at a national level.

WHAT WILL THE UICC CANCER PREVENTION NETWORK OFFER?

Network: Connect with experts! The Network generates a global forum for discussion, debate and mentorship on knowledge, expertise and best practices.

Education: Learn which campaigns and programs are successful and why! The Network disseminates evidence in the form of research papers, case studies, campaigns, outcomes and experiences through UICC networks and events.

Tools: Need some help to produce your own campaign and program? The Network provides materials and resources to equip users with the tools to learn and develop their own campaigns and programs.

World-Stage: Be heard at a global level! Share your insights with decision-makers by making suggestions for speakers/sessions at World Cancer Congress and other relevant meetings around the world via the Network.

Opportunity: Broaden your network of contacts! The Network reaches out to health promotion specialists beyond the cancer community.

Relationships: Looking to collaborate? The Network provides opportunities to forge regional and global working relationships with like-minded organizations.

Knowledge: Are you up-to-date on the latest in cancer prevention? Knowledge is power. The Network shares the latest ground-breaking knowledge and resources on cancer prevention with Network members.

MULTIMEDIA LIBRARY OF prevention materials and campaigns

One of the objectives of the Cancer Prevention Network is to develop and maintain an interactive multimedia library on this Portal, presenting prevention, screening and early detection materials and campaigns, along with related evaluation materials, in various languages. The library also indicates if the materials can be used and adapted to other settings.

The library contains materials in the form of video, audio, apps, website, printed resources, school curriculum and other media on tobacco control, skin cancer prevention, harmful use of alcohol, anti-cancer vaccinations, obesity, nutrition, occupational risks, physical inactivity and early detection and screening messaging (bowel, colorectal, prostate and breast cancers). If you wish to contribute to the library, please submit your resources here.

The Platform will also offer opportunities for resource-sharing, discussion, and enhanced collaboration in order to promote evidence-based prevention and social marketing interventions with a view to assisting in the implementation of global commitments undertaken in the field of cancer prevention, early detection and screening.

If you would like to join this Network or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at iccp@uicc.org