Valerie McCormack

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Valerie McCormack

Valerie McCormack

@valmacsee

Cancer epidemiologist @IARCWHO. Interests in cancer in Africa, capacity building, breast & esophageal cancer. Views are my own.

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Valerie McCormack
Valerie McCormack@valmacsee·
Congratulations to Dr Hannah Simba @AcademicTourist @IARCWHO for her excellent skills and perception in conducting this work and a beautiful write-up! 🙏 Next steps? Country and language specific efforts to improve cancer communication free of blame and fear.
Dario Trapani@darioT_

This paper by #HannahSimba @m_mutebi @valmacsee & team is an incredible journey in the culturally-rich and ethnically-complex 🌍continent What does it take to develop an #acceptable system-You should take a look to this amazing work! 👇🏻👇🏻 @IARCWHO @AORTIC_AFRICA @AKUGlobal

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#WOMENSART
#WOMENSART@womensart1·
Gloucester Road tube station, London. Temporary art installation (2005-2006) by Brazilian artist Beatriz Milhazes #WomensArt
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The Namibian
The Namibian@TheNamibian·
ALBINISM AWARENESS ... Simon Kauluma, an intern reporter at The Namibian, says it is important for community members to be more educated on the genetic condition of albinism. Today is International Albinism Awareness Day.
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Standing Voice
Standing Voice@StandingVoice·
⁉️#DYK Skin cancer is the leading cause of death for persons with #albinism in Africa? Operating in 206 hospitals across Tanzania and Malawi, the Skin Cancer Prevention Programme provides access to life saving dermatological healthcare to 11k+ people with albinism.
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IARC
IARC@IARCWHO·
IARC welcomes the Executive Director of the Global #Albinism Alliance, Antoine Gliksohn, for fruitful discussions on skin #cancer research in this high-risk population.
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UN Independent Expert on Albinism
UN Independent Expert on Albinism@UnAlbinism·
NEW REPORT: Persons with albinism and their right to health, education and employment in the UK. This research was commissioned by my mandate, in partnership with @StaffsUni and with additional support from the @AlbinismUK. 🔗 bit.ly/3QCnPy8
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GICR at IARC
GICR at IARC@GICR_IARC·
#CancerRegistries : Showcase your #Research Abstracts submission is ongoing for the 2024 IACR Scientific Conference in Beijing, China this 5-7 November 2024 Submission portal: iacr2024.com More info: iacr.com.fr
GICR at IARC@GICR_IARC

Call for Abstracts is now open for IACR 2024 #Beijing #China - the Annual Scientific Conference of the International Asso of #CancerRegistries (IACR.com.fr) on 5-7 Nov 2024 Send your abstracts through: IACR2024.com #CancerData for #CancerControl

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Artur Sîrbu 🇮🇪🇪🇺
Artur Sîrbu 🇮🇪🇪🇺@ArturSirbu1·
Did you know that Charles de Gaulle is descended from the McCartans of Kinelarty? Glad to be guest of honour at the presentation of a book on his Irish roots at the Resistance Museum in ClermontFerrand. Warmest of welcomes from @CremonaHeritage & Wild Geese descendants @92e_RI.
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Union for International #CancerControl
Union for International #CancerControl@uicc·
Support for caregivers is an issue that often doesn't receive the attention it deserves. Cancer advocate @SukantiG shares his experience of losing his wife to cancer, and reflects on life, loss, and the need to improve bereavement leave policies. ➡️uicc.org/blog/if-birth-…
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UN Independent Expert on Albinism
UN Independent Expert on Albinism@UnAlbinism·
Today is the start of my official country visit to Lesotho. While here, I will also attend the session of the @acerwc which is happening in the country. The Committee will host a Day of General Discussion on children with albinism on 17 April. 🔗 bit.ly/3TQ2DFD
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Miriam Mutebi
Miriam Mutebi@m_mutebi·
@uicc @AORTIC_AFRICA @pawasorg @AKUMCEA @AKUGlobal @LukoyeAtwoli Truly humbled by this distinction from @ASCO. Grateful for the AKU ethos of service, leadership and impact that supports/facilitates us all to drive for positive change in our spheres! #accessforall #cancermatters
Aga Khan University@AKUGlobal

Our very own Dr @m_mutebi, Consultant Breast Surgical Oncologist and Assistant Professor at AKU in Nairobi, has been honoured with the Humanitarian Award by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO). 🎉🩺 Join us in congratulating her on this outstanding achievement.

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James Hall
James Hall@hallaboutafrica·
March 28 is World Wear a Hat Day - created not by hat makers but as a way to raise funds for charity. So, today I'll be showcasing some of Africa's iconic hats -- starting with the conical Lesotho straw hat!
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IARC
IARC@IARCWHO·
Every hour, 120 children lose their mother to cancer: 1 million children per year. Almost half of these children lose their mothers to breast cancer or cervical cancer, 2cancer types that have the potential of low mortality rates. See video here or brief👇 youtu.be/jzbR1Mbb840
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@AcademicTourist @IARCWHO @OncoAlert @m_mutebi @ASCO @myESMO @uicc @UHASGhana