Janine Fuochi Huguenin, Campaign Manager at Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), shared a post by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) on LinkedIn, adding:
“I went to the launch of the Lancet Commission report last week and was shocked but not surprised by some of the findings. Did you know…?
- Cancer ranks in the top three causes of premature mortality among women in almost all countries in the world
- While breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women, there is still not enough research to understand what causes it
- Women as leaders in the cancer workforce are under-represented and experience gender-based discrimination, including bullying and sexual harassment
- Patriarchy dominates cancer care, research, and policy-making. Those in positions of power decide what is prioritised, funded and studied
Did anyone else have a similar reaction?”
Qouting Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) ‘s post:
“Cancer is a leading cause of mortality in women. A new The Lancet Commission suggests unequal power dynamics across society have resounding negative impacts on how women interact with cancer prevention, care, and treatment. More here.”
Source: Janine Fuochi Huguenin/LinkedIn and Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)/LinkedIn