In recent decades, advances in breast cancer research and treatment have led to a 40% fall in breast cancer deaths in some high-income countries. However, the burden of breast cancer still looms large worldwide. Gross inequities, coupled with the hidden costs of breast cancer, mean that many women and some men are being left behind and forgotten. This is a global blunder.
In response, a new Lancet Commission highlights overlooked aspects of the disease preventing progress and issues a six-point roadmap for change, with targets and indicators for accountability.
Join us for the launch of the Lancet Commission report, featuring authors, patient advocates, special guests, and Lancet editors.
You’ll discover key findings and recommendations and learn more about how what’s on the page can be transformed into meaningful outcomes for patients and populations around the world.
When: Tuesday 16 April, 14:00—17:30
Where: Online via Zoom
Please register here
All are welcome
Agenda
14:00-16:00 Session 1: What is The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission?
Opening remarks and welcome
Jessamy Bagenal, Senior Executive Editor, The Lancet, UK
Introduction to The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission and key findings
Charlotte Coles, Clinical Oncologist, UK
Breast cancer from a patient perspective
Lesley Stephen and Hilary Stobart, Patient Advocates, UK
Q&A
Breast cancer prevention
Wanda Cui, Medical Oncologist, Australia
Personalising breast cancer treatment
Stuart McIntosh, Breast Surgeon, UK
Optimal inclusive management of metastatic breast cancer
Maya Bienz, Clinical Oncologist, UK
Q&A
Tackling breast cancer gaps and inequities through global collaboration
Miriam Mutebi, Breast Surgeon, Kenya (virtual)
Identifying the hidden costs and suffering from breast cancer
Felicia Knaul, Health Economist, USA and Mexico and Judith Bliss, Methodologist, UK
Communication and empowerment in breast cancer
Mareike Thompson, Clinical Oncologist, UK
Europe’s Beating Cancer Plan and possible synergies with The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission
Stella Kyriakides, European Commissioner, Belgium
16:00 - 16:30 Break
16:30 - 17:30 Session 2: Panel discussion – what do we think should be different in 5 years and how could this be achieved?
Benjamin Anderson, Breast Surgeon, USA and Switzerland (virtual)
Carlos Barrios, Medical Oncologist, Brazil (virtual)
David Cameron, Medical Oncologist, UK (virtual)
Fatima Cardoso, Medical Oncologist, Portugal (virtual)
Reshma Jagsi, Radiation Oncologist & Bioethicist, USA
Felicia Knaul, Health Economist, USA & Mexico (virtual)
Tanja Spanic, Patient Advocate, Europa Donna, Slovenia
Q&A
We will be live-streaming from our venue in Cambridge, UK - please note that only online tickets are available for this event. Once registered, you will be able to join the event on 16 April via Eventbrite's Attendee Page. You will also receive the Zoom via email closer to the launch date.
Please note that we will be recording all presentations, which will be made available after the event.
