CancerEquity

Future cancer equity depends on how we design AI today. At the recent BMS Cancer Equals Coalition London meeting we discussed inequity across underrepresented groups. AI must narrow gaps and the human in the loop remains vital 🔗linkedin.com/posts/bristol-… @bmsnews #NHS #CancerNews

Advancing precision medicine for childhood cancer treatment news-medical.net/news/20250228/…

Scoping review identifying interventions that have been tested to optimise the experience of people from ethnic minority groups receiving systemic anticancer therapy (SACT) @Jurgmondo qualitysafety.bmj.com/content/early/… #CancerEquity #SACT

@EditorJRSM @Mo_R_Ali @kamleshkhunti @Claire_A_Lawson @RoySocMed @KamranAbbasi Addressing AI in cancer care demands action! We must ensure AI models are inclusive & ethically developed to truly benefit all. Let's champion transparent data practices & global collaboration #CancerEquity #EthicalAI x.com/EditorJRSM/sta…

AI must not worsen health inequalities for ethnic minority populations. Read latest #JRSM commentary from @Mo_R_Ali, @kamleshkhunti, @Claire_A_Lawson and Angela Wood: journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.11… cc: @RoySocMed @KamranAbbasi

Are you a health professional working with cancer patients in the NHS? Your insights are vital in shaping the future of cancer care education and training. 🔗 Take the survey today: bit.ly/41y48xe #ACCEND #CancerCare #NHSWorkforce #MedicalEducation #CancerSupport

Curious about a career in oncology 🤔 We’re running an Oncology Careers Day on 26 April! Hear from trainees and leading consultants and take part in curated workshops to simulate life as an oncologist. 🔗 rcr.ac.uk/cpd-and-events…

Here in the UK, 22 women a day will receive the devastating news that they have Lobular Breast Cancer. Many will probably have never heard of it, despite it being the second most common form of breast cancer. We need your help to raise awareness of this distinct disease.

Having cancer can be an emotional roller coaster. There will be good days, bad days and in-between days. What helps you to get through those tough days? #LobularBreastCancer

Secondaries On The 2nd. We want you to know about the signs and symptoms of #MetastaticBreastCancer so we are sharing our infographics that highlight what you should be aware of if you have had a primary breast cancer diagnosis. These infographics are signposted by NHS England and used worldwide. They are translated into 12 languages. We know that it can be hard to even think about a recurrence and MBC, but knowledge is power, and if you have any of these symptoms please speak to your medical team. Advocating for yourself is the most important thing you can do for yourself. As we are focusing on awareness one of METUPUK's key aims, we'd be interested to start seeing your stories on how your #secondarybreastcancer was diagnosed and what signs you think people ought to be looking for. Use the hashtag #2ndsonthe2nd and we'll share your posts. Here's the link to the infographics buff.ly/VsyfBfK #METUPUK #DarkerPink #BusyLivingWithMets #IAmThe31 #waitingroomfeet #BreastCancer #BreastCancerCommunity #BreastCancerJourney #BreastCancerSupport #DyingForACure #EarlyDetectionSavesLives #MetastaticBreastCancer #MetastaticBreastCancerAwareness #SecondaryBreastCancer #SecondarySisters #Stage4NeedsMore #StageIVNeedsMore #AdvancedBreastCancer

TNBC represents 10% of breast cancers overall and nearly 20% among Black women, who are affected more than any other group. Sign up today to join us on March 25 to learn more about TNBC diagnosis and treatment from experts and patient advocates. 📆 bit.ly/3D4qbCg

What is #Lobular #BreastCancer? Why is it so hard to see on #mammograms? BBC News’ @JaneHillNews speaks with Consultant Radiologist Dr Soujanya Gadde about what makes this disease different bit.ly/3a2GjCd @RCRadiologists @BreastCancerNow @macmillancancer @theRCN

It has been a pleasure working with @HeartburnCancer raising awareness of Oesophageal Cancer throughout February. #GetItChecked

🪫 SAVE THE DATE 🪫 BOPA Introduction to Cancer Two Day Course 📅Date: 1st & 2nd May, in Leeds 💰Cost: £50 as a contribution to the running of the course 🧑‍🏫Registration: Opens 9am on Thursday 6th March #BOPAITC #ITC2025 bopa.org.uk/save-the-date-…

Today, we invite you to observe a minute’s silence at 11:00 AM to remember those lost to brain tumours. We will honour lives taken & stand in solidarity with those still fighting. #BrainTumourAwarenessMonth #MinuteOfSilence #RememberingLives #TogetherWeWillFindACure

Seeking Country Ambassadors: Join the British Asian Cancer Charity to help guide cancer care and education. Interested in this and other volunteer roles, contact us here: linktr.ee/BritAsianCancer #BritishAsian #AsianCancer #NHScancer #PatientVoice @BritAsianCancer

Support cancer care and education with @BritAsianCancer. Reach out for volunteer roles: 🤍Country Ambassador 🤍Policy and Advocacy 🤍Grant & Bid Writing 🤍Philanthropy & Partnerships 🤍Social Media & Marketing 🤍Tech Support (AI & IT) Contact Us: linktr.ee/BritAsianCancer

@CR_UK #CancerEquity and social deprivation x.com/CR_UK/status/1…

Our latest report reveals 28,400 cancer deaths each year are linked to socioeconomic inequality. That's around 78 per day. We’re committed to tackling health inequalities – because beating cancer means beating it for everyone.

In your conversations about cancer, encourage people to check their eligibility for screening. There are currently 3 national cancer screening programmes in the UK: breast, bowel and cervical. Find out more on our website: cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/s…

We're supporting a trial into a potential new screening tool. "After many decades of research, we’re on the cusp of transforming oesophageal cancer diagnosis forever.” - Michelle Mitchell, CEO Read about it here ⬇️ news.cancerresearchuk.org/2024/11/28/bes…