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Our #WCD2021 event on #COVID19's impact on global cancer services starts in 10 mins!
 
Join @rafaelmgrossi, @IAEANA's M.Abdel-Wahab, @iaeapact's @LisaSglobal, @gjmdhoop, @XavierSticker, @AzzeddineFarha1 & 🇮🇩's S.Gondhowiardjo.
 
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“This event is an opportunity to be reminded of where we are — we don’t stop for a single minute, and when it comes to cancer we can’t stop,” says @rafaelmgrossi, emphasizing the IAEA has been extremely active in supporting its Member States during the pandemic. #WorldCancerDay

“#Radiotherapy has been an optimal treatment option during the #COVID19 pandemic for cancer patients b/c it doesn't compete for in-demand hospital resources such as intensive care unit beds & is amenable to treatments w/ shorter regimens of radiation.” — @IAEANA's May Abdel-Wahab

.@iaeapact Director Lisa Stevens explains that in spite of the pandemic, IAEA was able to support 3 Member States in reviews of their #cancer control activities & 13 Member States held meetings w/ int'l experts to review progress & needs identified in previous imPACT Reviews.

"Every day is cancer day and we do well to remind ourselves of the millions that fight cancer. Imagine fighting both #COVID19 and cancer in these uncertain times. We must act, and indeed the IAEA is acting." — @gjmdhoop #WorldCancerDay

“The support to Niger is a good example of two countries of the North pulling their resources together to help a country in the South."—@XavierSticker says announcing a €160,000 donation by 🇫🇷&🇧🇪 to fund @IAEATC increasing cancer capacity in #Niger.

19 out of the top 20 countries w/ cervical cancer incidences are in Africa, & 268 million women aged 15+ are at risk of developing cervical cancer — “#Morocco is proposing a resolution at the next #IAEAGC to address #CervicalCancer w/ nuclear technologies,” @AzzeddineFarha1 says

Speaking about the impact of IAEA collaboration and support on clinical work in radiation oncology, Dr S.Gondhowiardjo 🇮🇩 says the IAEA’s webinars were very useful in connecting with colleagues in the field globally and confirming the right practices.