OTS - ESMO welcomes the adoption of the 2017 WHO Cancer Resolution
2017. May 31. 11:40
Lugano, 31 May, 2017 (APA/OTS) - ESMO, the leading European
professional organisation for medical oncology, welcomes the
adoption of the Resolution on Cancer prevention and control in the
context of an integrated approach
[http://apps.who.int/gb/ebwha/pdf_files/WHA70/A70_ACONF9-en.pdf]
during the 70th World Health Assembly (WHA), 22-31 May,iGeneva,
Switzerland.
ESMO President Fortunato Ciardiello said "ESMO welcomes the WHO
resolution that aims to ensure access to safe, effective and
affordable care for cancer patients. Sustainability of cancer care
is one of the three pillars of the ESMO 2020 Vision. As medical
oncologists treating cancer patients, we strongly advocate for
equal access to quality treatment. Our support to the stakeholders
involved in this landmark WHO Resolution is a clear sign of ESMO's
pledge towards a world where cancer patients are taken care of by
highly specialised professionals."
"The last WHO Cancer Resolution dates back to 2005
[http://www.who.int/ipcs/publications/wha/cancer_resolution.pdf?ua=1].
ESMO has been working with the WHO for many years to improve cancer
care," Ciardiello added. "It is crucial that with the number of new
cancer cases rising, and over 14 million new cases being diagnosed
worldwide every year
[http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs297/en/], there is a
global and joint effort not only to prevent cancer, but also to
ensure that those affected by the disease get optimal treatment and
care, wherever they live, whatever their economic conditions are."
The 2017 WHO Cancer Resolution calls for national cancer
control plans, high quality cancer registries, increased cancer
research, use of clinical practice guidelines, timely access to
medicines, medical devices and palliative care, as well as a
well-trained oncology workforce. "ESMO is active in all these areas
and committed to providing quality information, resources and the
best education for cancer professionals," stated Ciardiello.
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