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This years International Women’s Day theme is #InspireInclusion. We love that because in our #breastcancer space, DBC is fighting for inclusion. Let's recognize that screening is NOT "One Size Fits All". Let's stop excluding women at 40, women over 74, and women with #densebreasts from getting the screening they need. Let's recognize that Indigenous, Black, Asian, and Hispanic women have an earlier peak incidence of breast cancer than white women and need to have access to screening in their 40s. Let's use inclusive science to meet the needs of Canadians. Let's find breast cancer early! #InternationalWomensDay

Today, I'm speaking on three panels discussing our Brachytherapy innovation work at Mission-Driven Tech and how we're supporting the global Cervical Cancer #Elimination movement. In prep, last night I watched "The Cancer Detectives" on PBS, the revolutionary story of the invention & mass adoption of the Pap Test, the foundational building block of #CervicalCancer prevention. The documentary told the stories of: ➡ George Papanicolaou, the inventor of the Pap Test ➡ Mary Papanicolaou, George's remarkable & incomparable wife, who had *DAILY* Pap Tests for 21 YEARS to advance George's research ➡ Dr. Helen Dickens, a Black female physician pioneer who brought #CervicalCancer screening to Black women by building trust and offering care in community Before the Pap Test was introduced, Cervical Cancer was the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among American women. Following mass adoption, diagnoses dropped more than 70%. How did this small circle of physicians & public health activists change the world? 💥 Breakthrough scientific research: discovery, invention & innovation that established an entirely new screening system for cancer prevention 💥 Coalition building with a single shared goal: a remarkable and unusual team with a clear vision: save American women from cancer 💥 Powerful people using their platforms to promote change: government, medical, community & pop culture leaders including Lucille Ball smashing stigma to promote the Pap test 💥 Acknowledgement of systemic racial biases: community efforts, specifically led by Dr. Dickens, to bring screening to Black communities for all women to access care 💥 Translating science to the public with media: news, magazine & community efforts to educate, encourage & empower women, creating a new demand engine where by 1958, women were *independently asking their doctors for the Pap Test* I don't often point to medical practices from the 1950s as a blueprint for change today. However, this documentary gives me hope that timeless strategies rooted in science and activism laid the foundation to end Cervical Cancer 70 years ago, setting up the fundamentals for us to now realize #Elimination today. Watch on here on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/g4q-fSWG #womenshealth #healthequity #publichealth #fundeliminationnow #fundwomenshealth #healthcareonlinkedin

This #InternationalWomensDay, let's champion women's wellness with Dr. Ritu Mangal from #CHRC! Together, we raise awareness on cervical cancer and empower women everywhere. #CervicalCancerAwareness #WomensWellness"

When it comes to cancer, we believe it’s important to celebrate the incredible progress of #BreastCancerAwareness and ask an important question: How can we learn from this to help improve funding for other diseases that primarily impact women? #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Join us live on Facebook starting at 2 PM for an insightful webinar in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Our discussion will focus on the profound impact that corruption has on the lived experiences of women with disabilities. This is a crucial conversation that you won't want to miss. #Hesabika #MamaSiri #Skills #SRHRplusD #HUUwezo #A11y #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth

Dr. Onyinye Balogun, MD MS & I of Mission-Driven Tech are proud to link up with Alia Rahman of Amplexd Therapeutics & Anu Parvatiyar and Julie Yip of Ananya Health, all female-founded treatment companies challenging today's unacceptable Cervical Cancer treatment paradigm. Together we authored an industry open letter calling for change in the form of investment, research and innovation: Read our urgent call for change to leaders and decision-makers everywhere: https://lnkd.in/efJkeuxU

📢 The highly anticipated workshop on "Social Inequalities in Cancer - the steps ahead" hosted by the European Cancer Organisation has just concluded! 🎉 It was a power-packed day filled with thought-provoking discussions, insightful presentations, and collaborative sessions focused on addressing barriers to healthcare faced by marginalized communities. 🔍 Key highlights: ✨ Keynote by Igor Grabovac shed light on the specific and shared barriers, unveiling community-driven solutions and resilience strategies. 💪 ✨ Experts like Hans Claus, Irfan Lone, and Markaya Henderson shared invaluable perspectives on coping mechanisms, support systems, and unique challenges. 🗣️ ✨ Methodological considerations, ethical data collection practices, and harmonization of indicators were explored for a robust research agenda. 🔬 ✨ Civil society representatives like Denis Onyango and Daris Lewis Recio emphasized the importance of inclusivity, outreach, and community involvement. 🤝 ✨ Policy experts from ILGA, EPHA, and ECO charted a roadmap for effective and inclusive healthcare policies addressing inequalities. 🚀 The workshop was a resounding success, fueling momentum towards a future where equitable access to cancer care and healthcare becomes a reality for all. 🌈 Stay tuned for the outcomes and actionable steps emerging from this groundbreaking event! 💫