Registration is now open for the Global Cancer Coalition Network’s Virtual Event on 4 February.
On World Cancer Day on 4 February, GCCN is hosting the first Coalition Connection, an online event that will examine the effects of COVID-19 on cancer communities and the innovative strategies that help minimize impact.
Powerful Patient is a member of the International Kidney Cancer Coaltion (IKCC). IKCC in turn is part of the Global Cancer Coalition Network (GCCN), a collaboration of nine global cancer coalitions and alliances. Together we represent 750 patient organisations working on behalf of 14 million cancer patients around the world.
The virtual event will feature a combination of keynote speakers and panel discussions focused on:
- On the ground data: The results of GCCN’s latest survey of patient organisations revealing the impact of COVID-19 on the global cancer community
- Consequences of isolation: The psycho-social impact of pandemic-related isolation on cancer patients, carers, patient organisations and healthcare professionals
- New communication methods: The value and drawbacks of telemedicine and innovative new ways to support patients
This event is hosted by the Global Cancer Coalitions Network (GCCN). Our member organisations are:
- ABC Global Alliance
- Global Colon Cancer Association
- Global Lung Cancer Coalition
- International Brain Tumour Alliance
- International Kidney Cancer Coalition
- Lymphoma Coalition
- World Bladder Cancer Patient Coalition
- World Ovarian Cancer Coalition
- World Pancreatic Cancer Coalition
Coalition Connection will be on 4 February at 6:30am PST/ 9:30am EST/ 2:30pm GMT/ 3:30pm CET.
Registration is free and open to all IKCC affiliate organisations. Register here now.
