Co-led by ECHAlliance and 4P-CAN project, the Cancer Thematic Innovation Ecosystem aims to embody a shared vision for a future where innovative collaborations lead to significant improvements in cancer prevention and care, especially in the most challenged regions. The establishment of a permanent TIE on Cancer aligns with this year’s  World Cancer Day theme of “Close the Care Gap,” which highlights global disparities in cancer care. Factors such as limited access to healthcare, financial barriers, stigma, discrimination, and a lack of awareness contribute to these disparities.

This first launch webinar, which will take place on 30th of April from 15:00 to 16:30 CET, will focus on “Cancer Prevention Barriers & Healthy Behavior Adherence.”

At ECHAlliance, we understand that the battle against cancer extends beyond medical advancements, it encompasses issues of equity and access among citizens. The permanent Thematic Innovation Ecosystem on Cancer aims to address these critical issues.

4P-CAN is an EU Project committed to contributing to the 5th edition of the European Code Against Cancer by identifying barriers—both in terms of public policies and individual adherence to healthy behaviors—that limit the adoption of cancer prevention measures across Central and Eastern Europe. This effort seeks to reduce inequalities in cancer prevention among European citizens. The TIE on Cancer will foster connections with other ecosystems worldwide, facilitating a collaborative approach to bridge the care gap and advance the global fight in support of cancer primary prevention.

To find out more about 4P-CAN visit our website at https://4p-can.eu/ or follow us on LinkedIn and X,

Agenda

15:00 – 15:05 Welcome
Andy Bleaden, Communities Director, ECHAlliance

15:05 – 15:15 Setting the scene: Why Primary prevention of Cancer matters?
Marius Geanta, President and Co-Founder, Centre for Innovation Medicine and Coordinator, 4P-CAN project
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BARRIERS
Session: The Barriers of Cancer Primary Prevention and Individual Adherence to Healthy Behaviors in Europe, America and Africa
15:15 – 15:25 What are the barriers in Latin America? – Latin America and the Caribbean Code Against Cancer 1st Edition
Carolina Espina, Scientist, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO)
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15:25 – 15:35 What are the barriers in Europe, in disadvantaged populations? – IARC Qualitative Study for European Code Against Cancer
Ariadna Feliu, Post-doctoral researcher, International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC/WHO)
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15:35 – 15:45 What are the barriers in Nigeria and how we overcome them?
Hannatu Ayuba, Senior Registrar in Radiation and Clinical Oncology, National Hospital Abuja
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15:45 – 15:55 What are the barriers in Turkey and how we overcome them?
Berna Koçar, International Projects Coordinator, BUHASDER
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SOLUTIONS
15:55 – 16:05 Oatmeal Health: a solution for cancer screening and early diagnosis
Ashish Basuray, PhD, Chief Operating Officer, Oatmeal Health
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16:05 – 16:25 Open Discussion

16:25 – 16:30 Wrap-up