At the LIVESTRONG Global Cancer Summit in 2009 we initiated a global call for Commitments to the fight cancer. Nearly 300 organizations, individuals, leaders and corporations made formal Commitments. As a way of highlighting their immense efforts in battling this disease, we will feature a different organization each week, sharing stories of progress and success from around the globe.

This week brings us to Nigeria, to take a deeper look at BRECAN’s efforts to tackle breast cancer.

In Nigeria, the perception of breast cancer as a disease that has no cure is deeply entrenched. Worse still are the myths and false…

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Today is World Cancer Day and this year’s focus is on cancer prevention. A recent statement by the International Union Against Cancer states that 40% of cancers could be prevented. With that in mind, staff made commitments to begin and improve upon healthy behaviors. The video below highlights some of those commitments.

What is your commitment for World Cancer Day?

An email went out to our supporters this morning about the importance of World Cancer Day and ways that you can take action and lower your risk of cancer. The email below is from our President and CEO Doug Ulman.

I’m really concerned.
I’ve…

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Today is World Cancer day and Lance Armstrong and Mayor Michael Bloomberg wrote the following op-ed for Newsweek.

Today is World Cancer Day. Most of us, however, are affected by cancer every day—by the memories of loved ones we’ve lost, by the struggle for survival that friends and family members are enduring, or by our own experiences battling the disease. Tragically, far too many people who should beat cancer die from it.

Read the full article on Newsweek.com

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A report released today by the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) states that 40% of cancers could be prevented with vaccines and a healthy lifestyle. Cancer is the leading cause of death world-wide with 12 million diagnosed each year and 28 million currently living with cancer. The UICC says that vaccines for Hepatitis and HPV are paramount to preventing liver and cervical cancers. Along with vaccinations, simple lifestyle changes like quitting smoking, eating healthily, limiting alcohol intake and reducing sun exposure could drop the risk of cancer 40%.

This year’s World Cancer Day sponsored by UICC will focus on the importance…

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With World Cancer Day coming up on Thursday and we want to highlight different cultures and countries and how they address the cancer epidemic. The following video is about a program in South Africa that helps educate women and screens for gynecological cancers. Cancer touches everyone all over the world and we must extend our reach to support those with this disease.

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