ABC Global Alliance

Cancer needs more funding – not less! Today, ABC Global Alliance co-signed an open letter, “Cancer Cannot Wait: Safeguard Health as a Standalone Priority in the EU Budget” wecanadvocate.eu/featured/open-…. For your group to co-sign, email your logo to secretariat@wecanadvocate.eu

Do you have 2+ years' experience in cancer nursing, and limited opportunities for professional development? Apply for an ABC Global Alliance & EONS Nurse Fellowship, to spend 1-3 months in a centre of excellence for advanced breast cancer. Apply by May 31 ow.ly/5snZ50YQui5

FREE online breast cancer patient education live-streamed from S. Korea GBCC conference Sat 25/4. Subtitles: 20 languages. Watch ABC GA president Dr Fatima Cardoso + session on evolving treatment strategies for metastatic BC. gbcc.kr/Contents.asp?L…. REGISTER BY 17/4 via QR code

This #InternationalWomen’sDay we reflect on the growing inequalities for women with advanced breast cancer. While survival has improved in some regions, our new Decade Report showed that in others, women aren’t getting access to life-extending new treatments. We call on policymakers, regulators, industry and healthcare providers to work together towards the goals of the ABC Global Charter 2025-2035, improving access to best care for all women with ABC. Our mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, friends deserve better! abcglobalalliance.org/abc-global-cha…

It’s #WorldCancerDay. Each person with advanced breast cancer (ABC) will have their own unique cancer journey. But 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗲 with ABC needs equal access to the most effective treatment and support for their unique needs. The new #ABCGlobalCharter provides a roadmap towards people-centred care for ABC in 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 country #UnitedByUnique #2025-2035" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abcglobalalliance.org/abc-global-cha…

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹𝗸𝗶𝘁: 𝗧𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗿 (𝗔𝗕𝗖) 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗟𝗼𝘄- 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗹𝗲-𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀) 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿: 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗙𝗲𝗯𝗿𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟱, 𝟭𝟲:𝟬𝟬-𝟭𝟳:𝟬𝟬 𝗖𝗘𝗧 There are only 2 days to go until our new webinar, designed to help you work for better access to advanced breast cancer (ABC) medicines in your country. Join us to hear how advocates, clinicians and others can play a part in achieving change in low- and middle-income countries. Our expert panel will share their experience and leave you with practical messages and angles to adapt for your own advocacy challenges. ow.ly/e5Hj50Y81lf

Thanks, Dr Andre Ilbawi, Cancer Control Team Lead at World Health Organisation, for acccepting our invitation to join the speaker panel for our webinar "Build your toolkit: Tools for improving access to ABC medicines (Low- and Middle-Income Countries)" on Thursday February 5 at 16:00 CET. Join us to hear Andre and fellow-panellists Dr Fatima Cardoso, Pat Garcia-Gonzalez (The Max Foundation), Ranjit Kaur and Vanessa Perbedy (IFPMA) share their experience and answer your questions. Expect to take away some practical messages and angles that can help you make progress in access to advanced breast cancer (ABC) medicines in your own country. Register now ow.ly/kXo550Y4KGH

𝐖𝐄𝐁𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐭: 𝐓𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐁𝐂 𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 (𝐋𝐨𝐰- 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐥𝐞-𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬) 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐅𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟓, 𝟏𝟔:𝟎𝟎-𝟏𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐂𝐄𝐓 Lack of diagnostics, high costs, inadequate clinical infrastructure… The challenges to improving access to new medicines for advanced breast cancer in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) are complex and may seem overwhelming. But there is hope! ABC Global Alliance invites you to join our webinar to learn how LMIC advocates, clinicians, industry and other stakeholders have worked together to achieve gains in ABC medicine access. Our panel of experts will share their own experience and answer your questions. Expect to take away some practical messages and angles that will help you make progress in your own country. Register here ow.ly/5jHZ50XZVow See the programme cdn.prod.website-files.com/636aa6281af0a1…

The ABC8 International Consensus Guidelines for treatment of advanced breast cancer encourage best practice care, while reducing inequalities. Get your preview of the updated guidelines at this upcoming webinar, hosted by our partners SPCC. Our president Fatima Cardoso will cover ER+/HER2- ABC, while Shani Paluch-Shimon will speak on HER2+ and Triple Negative ABC. Dr Alexandru Eniu will lead the discussion and Q&A about implications for daily clinical practice. Date: Thursday, 22 January 2026 Time: 18:00 CET. Register now! oncocorner.net/index.php?p=ev…

In 2026 we’re spreading the word about the ABC Global Decade Report 2015-2025 + new ABC Global Charter 2025-2035. Critical gaps and 10 achievable goals to transform ABC. Help us advocate for these priority actions – people with ABC deserve better! #2025-2035" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abcglobalalliance.org/abc-global-cha…

3 renowned breast cancer specialists share how research from San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium can change practice for people with ABC. Join our President Dr Fatima Cardoso, Dr Nadia Harbeck + Dr Shani Paluch-Shimon, Webinar January 15, 6pm CET. Register now oncocorner.net/index.php?p=ev…

With the new year just around the corner, we’re excited about the many initiatives ahead and the opportunity for our network to grow. This is the perfect time to join us! 📝#members" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abcglobalalliance.org/who-we-are#mem…

People with advanced/metastatic breast cancer (ABC/MBC) require an understanding of the cancer biology and biomarkers relevant to their diagnosis to participate in shared decision-making with their healthcare team. How familiar are you with biomarkers? 🔗#biomarker-survey" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">abcglobalalliance.org/resources#biom…

💫Happy Holidays!💫

#DYK #AboutAdvancedBreastCancer

📍Systematic data collection and analysis in advanced breast cancer is critically important and provides a foundation for improving patient outcomes, advancing research, and optimizing healthcare delivery. 📍The absence of high-quality registry data meant that the true number of people living with ABC worldwide remained unknown, and reported outcomes likely inaccurate. 🔗abcglobalalliance.org/abc-global-cha…

🧠A diagnosis of brain metastases or leptomeningeal disease (LMD) from breast cancer is devastating for patients, and presents treatment challenges to the clinical team. Research and clinical trials are continuously improving our understanding of brain metastases and leptomeningeal disease (LMD), also known collectively as central nervous system (CNS) metastases. 🌐Our new hub connects you to accurate, up-to-date and understandable resources on this complex topic. All resources have been reviewed and approved by medical experts and patient advocates from the CNS Working Group. Many of them can be viewed or listened to in your own language using our amazing ReciteMe tool. 🔗ow.ly/vy8z50XGWOA

Developments in the advanced breast cancer treatment landscape are enabling people to live longer than ever before. However, longevity alone is not enough: maintaining quality-of-life (QoL) is essential to ensure that people with ABC experience not only more years, but more fulfilling ones. ↘️Despite significant advances in treatments, the QoL of people with ABC slightly declined over the last decade. 🔗Find out more at abcglobalalliance.org/abc-global-cha…

📍The way in which healthcare professionals communicate can have a substantial impact on both patient experience and health outcomes. 📍In advanced breast cancer, communication is particularly challenging due to the disease’s complexity and mostly incurable nature. 📍An individualized and empathic approach to communication can positively influence treatment adherence and shared decision-making (SDM), support identification of patients’ needs, and improve outcomes. 🔗Find out more at abcglobalalliance.org/abc-global-cha…

👉Research and clinical trials have transformed care. ⚠️Demystifying clinical trials starts with honest, clear communication. 🚨Patients from all backgrounds are needed so treatments work for everyone. #SABCS25 #ABCF @mbcalliance #FatimaCardoso #MarianaChávezMacGregor @TPollastro #KirstinSpencer #AbigailJohnston