World Cancer Congress IJC abstract supplementPreface

Abstract

It is with great pleasure that we present this collection of abstracts, selected from the top 200 submissions to the 2024 World Cancer Congress, held in Geneva, Switzerland, from the 17^th to the 19^th of September. This compilation reflects the diversity, innovation, and pursuit of knowledge from researchers, programme managers, policy makers and advocates from around the world. It characterises the tremendous range of efforts that are being deployed to address the rising numbers of cancer cases and related deaths globally.

The abstracts in this supplement are organised around the six programme themes of the World Cancer Congress: Prevention, Screening and Early Detection; Cancer Research and Progress; Health Care Systems and Policies; Cancer Treatment and Palliative Care; Tobacco Control; and People Living with Cancer. Each theme represents a critical component of cancer control efforts and provides a window into cancer research and practice, as well as the policy and programme initiatives that are shaping the future of cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and care.

The abstracts include scientific studies that deepen our understanding of recent scientific and clinical advances in aetiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer, practice and policy reports that highlight successful interventions and systems improvements, and summaries of fundraising efforts that sustain critical programmes and services. The abstracts related to ‘People living with Cancer’ give voice to those with lived experience of cancer, presenting research and reports that focus on improving quality of life and providing holistic support.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all the contributors, reviewers, executive programme leads, theme co-chairs, and sponsors who have made this conference possible. It is through your unwavering commitment that we continue to make strides toward a world where cancer is no longer a formidable threat to human health and well-being and where all people, no matter who they are or where they live, have access to the services and programmes they need.

Abstract Committee

David Hill, David Collingridge and Sonali Johnson