The World Cancer Congress 2014

UICC is pleased this year to continue building on the World Cancer Congress's growth as the leading international conference for cancer control experts, practitioners, and advocates to share the latest information on global advances in cancer control.

This year's conference theme - Joining Forces: Accelerating Progress - will emphasise the impact that can be realised by consistently and energetically applying what we know, rather than waiting for possible future "breakthroughs" to change the landscape. This will be discussed across a variety of economic and cultural contexts, and participants will leave with an increased understanding of successful interventions in prevention, diagnosis and care, and supportive and palliative care. They will also have the opportunity to meet with others who have similar issues to their own, and to understand how system organisation can provide the optimum conditions for success in reducing the burden of cancer.