

Navigating cancer control during times of crisis
Plenary C (level 0)
Regular session
Information
Session organised by Turkish Association for Cancer Research and Control
Chaired by Richard Sullivan, King's College London (United Kingdom)
Presentations:1. Challenges to national oncology services of Turkey due to earthquakes and migrants. - Yavuz Anacak, Ege university (Turkey)
2. Oncology services in Lebanon in the midst of the economic crisis and war. - Caroline Jabbour, Mount Lebanon Hospital University Medical Center (Lebanon)
3. Cancer Care in Conflict Zones: Putting the Spotlight on Africa - Nazik Hammad, University of Toronto School of Medicine (Canada)
4. Cancer care in Ukraine: Medical evacuation and beyond - Inesa Huivaniuk, National Cancer Institute of Ukraine (Ukraine)
Theme
3. Healthcare systems and policies
Objectives
Numerous global crises, including armed conflicts, natural disasters, pandemic, economic turndown, are significantly impacting the lives of people with cancer, presenting unique challenges and hardships. The aim of this session is to share the lessons from the recent and ongoing crisis from different regions and explore strategies for maintaining effective cancer control in crisis situations, ensuring continuity of care and access to essential services for patients. The participants will learn about current real-world scenarios and the methods employed by relevant parties to manage them effectively.
"Leaders session"
Leaders' Session
Speakers

Richard Sullivan
Prof, Cancer & Global HealthKing's College London
Yavuz Anacak
Past-PresidentEge university
Caroline Jabbour
Radiation oncologistMount Lebanon Hospital University Medical Center
Nazik Hammad
ProfessorUniversity of Toronto School of MedicineIH
Inesa Huivaniuk
National Cancer Institute of Ukraine