ABC Global Alliance

It is with great sadness that we heard that our dear Eva Schumacher-Wulf passed last night. Our hearts are broken! Eva was a bright star in the ABC world. Her relentless fight for better lives for ABC patients was remarkable and unforgettable. Rest in peace, dear friend 🤍💔🤍

Only 24 hours until "Faster and fairer: tools to improve access to ABC medicines in high-income countries", 16:00 CET June 23. Our expert speakers: Fatima Cardoso, Christel Jansen (Access Embassy), Mihai Rotaru (EFPIA), and patient advocate Kirstin Spencer promeditec.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Why are so many new ABC medicines out of reach even after they’re approved? What can you do about it? In our 2nd toolkit webinar, "Faster and fairer: tools to improve access to ABC medicines in high-income countries", our experts share their tools + tips. ow.ly/Peu550ZcGI3

Why does it take so long for approved ABC medicines to get to patients? What can we all do to ensure faster, fairer access? Our expert webinar panel shares tools and tips that to make a difference in countries where access to ABC medicines isn't working promeditec.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Apply by May 31 for an ABC Global Alliance / EONS nurse fellowship! Nurses lacking opportunities in-country to improve their breast cancer nursing skills could spend 1-3 months in an international cancer centre: abcglobalalliance.org/nurse-fellowsh… Questions? projects@abcglobalalliance.org

📍 Only 1/2 of cancer drugs approved by EMA in 2020–2023 are available in EU countries (on average) 📍 Average time from EMA approval to patient access: 586 days We call on policymakers to improve timely and equitable access to breast cancer treatments across Europe.

x.com/devex/status/2… Dealing with cancer is about so much more than the treatment. At #DevexImpactHouse @ WHA, Dr Fatima Cardoso highlighted the difficult decisions facing women with advanced breast cancer, with their many-faceted roles in family and society.

Behind every cancer diagnosis is a family navigating emotional, financial & caregiving challenges. At #DevexImpactHouse @ WHA, global health leaders explored why psychosocial & family-centered support must become a bigger part of cancer care systems. ▶️dvx.cm/jddkrj

On International Clinical Trials Day we call for better use of patients' tissue samples in cancer clinical trials. We need maximum gain / minimum wastage, with ethical data-sharing to support future research. The goal? Better cancer treatments sooner! jamanetwork.com/journals/jamao…

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…