Local efforts to prioritise cancer care by identifying specific cancer challenges within countries, supported by accurate data collection and analysis.
Determining the primary cancer care needs within a country requires specific data: Is breast cancer the main concern, or does cervical cancer pose a larger threat? What are the incidence and mortality rates for prostate cancer among men? Could shifting focus to lung cancer save more women’s lives? And why is prostate cancer rare in China, while liver cancer is prevalent?
Answering these critical questions demands accurate data, underscoring the necessity of comprehensive cancer registries. These registries collect vital statistics on cancer incidence, treatment outcomes, and patient survival rates, providing a clear picture of the disease’s impact. This data is crucial for tailoring cancer care priorities to meet the specific needs of each population.
The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a branch of the World Health Organisation (WHO), aids nations in developing and implementing these registries. Inspire2Live collaborates closely with IARC, as well as the national cancer registries of the Netherlands and Norway, to establish and enhance cancer registry projects globally. Following a fruitful partnership in Armenia, our efforts have expanded to Brazil, and plans are underway to initiate a project in Romania, furthering our commitment to improving cancer care worldwide through precise and actionable data.
