Global Focus On Cancer

03/31/2026

We say people-centered care matters.
But when you look at how it’s defined and measured—something is missing.

Proud to share our latest paper from Global Focus on Cancer, published in ecancer.

Across LMICs, we found:
• Inconsistent definitions
• A focus on systems, not people
• Little accountability for lived experience

So the question isn’t whether we believe in people-centered care.
It’s whether we’re building systems that reflect it.

Because if lived experience isn’t measured, it isn’t shaping care.

🔗 Link : https://ecancer.org/en/journal/article/2102-patient-centred-care-a-scoping-review-of-measures-of-patient-centredness-in-healthcare-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-lmics

12/23/2025

12/22/2025

Alongside our work on patient navigation, Global Focus on Cancer spent time in Georgia strengthening collaboration with City Cancer Challenge, researchers, and civil society.

We advanced GRACE, our gender-responsive cancer care research initiative, and had the privilege of visiting Pink House and learning from EuropaDonna Georgia.

Listening, partnership, and trust are at the heart of people-centered cancer care and of sustainable progress.

12/22/2025

Last week in Tbilisi, Global Focus on Cancer had the privilege of supporting a multi-stakeholder workshop on patient navigation for breast cancer, led by the and , and aligned with the WHO Global Breast Cancer Initiative.

Bringing together the Ministry of Health, city leaders, clinicians, screening centres, academics, and civil society—including people with lived experience—the workshop focused on mapping real-world pathways, identifying gaps in early diagnosis, and co-creating practical, locally grounded navigation solutions.

We’re grateful to everyone who contributed their expertise and openness. Strengthening early diagnosis and coordinated care starts with listening, collaboration, and shared ownership, and this was a powerful step forward for breast cancer care in Georgia.

11/16/2025

So moved by this week in Bogotá with UNAL + Queen’s University Belfast. Caregivers shared their honesty and challenges — voices too often invisible in cancer care.
GFC began this work in 2018–19, but Covid sidelined it. I’m grateful to return with new partners who share this commitment. Together we can co-create a resource that supports and honors the lived experience of caregivers.

11/05/2025

🌍✨ Strength in Unity, Impact in Action

What an inspiring day at in Hammamet, Tunisia, where the VOICE (Voices of Impact for Cancer Equity) workshop brought together 17 passionate advocates from across sub-Saharan Africa — each driving change for women’s cancers in their countries.

Facilitated by Global Focus on Cancer (GFC) and the VOICE Steering Committee, the workshop moved from insight to impact — refining National Advocacy Action Plans (NAAPs), aligning regional priorities, and building pathways for sustainable policy change.

💬 The energy in the room was incredible — advocates shared experiences, learned from one another, and strengthened a regional community of practice that’s amplifying the voices of women affected by cancer.

Huge thanks to everyone who made this day possible — our partners, facilitators, and especially the advocates whose commitment continues to shape a more equitable future for cancer care in Africa.

10/31/2025

We’re in beautiful Sidi Bou Saïd, putting the final touches on the VOICE: Voices of Impact for Cancer Equity workshop before we head to Hammamet.

Over the next few days, advocates from across Africa will come together to turn ideas into action — shaping advocacy plans, building partnerships, and driving progress for women’s cancer policy and equity.

Stay tuned — the conversations start soon. 🌍✨

09/11/2025

In case you missed our NCI Center For Global Health Webinar on our flagship peer-to-peer support program, Stronger Together, you can view our presentation here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zH4PFBvvn4
Feel free to reach out if you'd like more information.

This seminar discusses the development and pilot study of the Stronger Together program, which is designed to promote one-on-one peer support for newly diagn...

09/09/2025

08/20/2025

07/22/2025

We’re thrilled to share highlights from our 2-day Stronger Together Peer Support Program training in Ethiopia, led by our incredible colleague Biniyam Tefera Deressa, M.D.

🧡 The energy, compassion, and commitment from the new peer mentors was inspiring—proof that meaningful psychosocial support can be community-driven and sustainable.

As Dr. Biniyam shared: “It was an amazing experience. The training went very well, and the enthusiasm from the peer mentors was truly remarkable. We have also created a Telegram group, similar to a WhatsApp group, which will allow us to exchange ideas.”

📸 Watch the short video capturing the spirit of connection and learning.
🌍 Together, we are building a global movement for peer support in cancer care—one country, one community at a time.