Using global breast cancer survival estimates to strengthen national cancer control

Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women worldwide and remains one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths. Although survival has improved in many countries, important disparities persist due to inequities in access to early detection, timely diagnosis and quality treatment. The WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative (GBCI) supports Member States in strengthening health systems and implementing evidence-based interventions to improve breast cancer outcomes.

The recent publication of the first WHO global estimates of 5-year breast cancer survival provides new evidence to monitor progress and identify gaps in breast cancer outcomes. Join us to hear the key findings, country experiences and expert reflections on how this evidence can help strengthen national breast cancer control in the Western Pacific Region.

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This webinar will:

• Present the newly published WHO global estimates of 5-year breast cancer survival.
• Discuss the implications of the findings for countries in the Western Pacific Region.
• Share country experiences and perspectives on strengthening breast cancer control.
• Provide expert reflections and recommendations for strengthening breast cancer control in the Region.

Session details

Opening remarks

• Dr Huong Tran, Director, Division of Health Promotion, Disease Prevention and Control, WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific

Objectives of the webinar

• Dr Rolando Enrique Domingo, Coordinator, Noncommunicable Diseases, WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific
  

Global Breast Cancer Survival Estimates

• Dr Mary Nyangasi, Lead, Global Breast Cancer Initiative, WHO Headquarters

Country experiences and perspectives

• Dr Siti Nadia Tarmizi, Director, Non-Communicable Disease Control, Ministry of Health, Indonesia
• Dr Diana Mahat, Public Health Medicine Specialist, Cancer Prevention and Control Sector, Ministry of Health, Malaysia

Expert reflections and Q&A

• Dr So-Youn Jung, Director, Center for Breast Cancer, National Cancer Center, Republic of Korea 

Concluding remarks

• Dr Rolando Enrique Domingo, Coordinator, Noncommunicable Diseases, WHO Regional Office for the Western Pacific