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What we’re doing at World Cancer Congress 2024

World Cancer Congress 2024

World Cancer Research Fund International will play a key role at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva on 17–19 September 2024.

Author: The WCRF team
Published: 2 September 2024

We will launch 2 significant reports from the Global Cancer Update Programme (CUP Global) on breast and colorectal cancer survival, along with our new Alcohol and Cancer Risk policy position. We will also present several abstracts and symposia.

Dr Giota MitrouDr Panagiota Mitrou, Director of Research, Policy and Innovation, said:

We are very much looking forward to participating in the World Cancer Congress and delighted that so many aspects of WCRF’s work are included in the programme. This recognition highlights the importance of cancer prevention and survivorship in the global cancer agenda and will help us continue to lead the way in these areas.

Delegates will discover our work across the WCRF network including our latest research and grant opportunities designed to support innovation in cancer prevention and survivorship.

Our events and sessions at WCC 2024

Tue 17 September

Developing evidence-based recommendations on dietary and lifestyle patterns for cancer prevention.

Abstract presentation 12 by Sarah Kefyalew, as part of Supportive care, survivorship and rehabilitation / Cancer, lifestyle and well-being session. Room 4, 15:40-16:40

Wed 18 September

Launch of CUP Global reports on Breast Cancer and Colorectal Cancer Survival

Latest evidence on how diet, physical activity, and other factors impact survival in breast and colorectal cancer patients. WCRF Stand 6, 10:40

Read the reports:

Read the executive summaries:

Alcohol and Cancer: policy recommendations to reduce cancer risk

Abstract presentation 3 by Kendra Chow, as part of Screening and early detection: programme implementation / Cancer prevention: integrating cancer and NCDs in existing services, and strengthening health systems through the lens of equity session. Room 4, 12:50–13:50

> Policy Position: Alcohol and cancer risk

Abstract Oral 7: Preventive behaviour and lifestyle

Abstract oral session chaired by Kate Allen, WCRF International’s Science and Policy Adviser. Abstract Hub – Espace Ella Maillart (level 1), 16.10–16.40

Thu 19 September

Supporting People Living with Cancer to Eat Well and Be Physically Active

Panelist, Dr Helen Croker. Symposium, panel discussion on Integrating Food and Nutrition into Oncology Care Through Food is Medicine Interventions. Plenary C, 9:40–10:40

Assessing nutrition and physical activity policy for cancer prevention in 30 European countries: Utilising the NOURISHING and MOVING policy indexes to drive action

Abstract presentation 2, by Dr Ioana Vlad, as part of Epidemiology and aetiology / Cancer prevention; Integrating cancer and NCDs in existing services, and strengthening health systems through the lens of equity session. Room 3, 11:10–12:10

Digital session

Current state of the evidence on nutrition, physical activity and cancer in childhood cancer survivors

Panelist, Dr Helen Croker in the symposium Co-creating a new knowledge-sharing platform on nutrition and cancer for children, teenagers and young adults.

Keep up to date

Stay informed by following us on social media (on X or Linkedin) for key insights and summaries of our presentations. Please tag us if you are at the World Cancer Congress, and visit us at Stand number 6.