Friday, January 29, 2021

World Cancer Day : LIVE

LIVE on World Cancer Day: Tune in all day 

This year, we’re bringing World Cancer Day to you, wherever you are. All-day, we’ll be streaming live - talking to experts, helping you to unwind, and providing exclusive music performances and book readings. Learn, engage, and participate for free!

All times are in Central European Time (CET), convert to your timezone here.

TimeTopic

9:00 CET 
Expert Chat

Details coming soon 

09:30 CET
Sharing stories

A message of hope from a cancer survivor
Ellil Mathiyan
Singapore Cancer Society

10:00 CET
On the ground

"Facing the Tiger": A World Cancer Day book launch
spotlighting survivorship

Jeff Dunn, CEO
Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia

 

10:30 CET
Behind-the-scenes

What's a Bio Bank? Take a live tour of one at the
International Agency for Research on Cancer headquarters

Dr Zisis Kozlakidis,
Head of the Laboratory Services and Biobank Group

11:00 CET
Unwind on WCD 

Yoga for everyone: 20 minutes to reset, restore and recharge
Romain Abeck
COLIFE Yoga and Pilates

11:30 CET 
Expert Chat

Details coming soon 

12:00 CET
On the ground

Get a sneak preview of the World Cancer Day Big Night
In concert with lead singer of The Alarm, Mike Peters

Mike Peters, Founder 
Founder, Love Hope Strength

12:30 CET
Book reading

EXCLUSIVE: Debut author and cancer survivor,
Kirsty Everett, reads from her memoir, Honey Blood

ahead of its official release.  
Kirsty Everett 

13:00 CET 
Expert Chat

How to talk to young people about cancer
Cristiana Fonseca, Psychologist
Portuguese League Against Cancer, UICC Board Member

14:30 CET 
Expert Chat 

How cities are helping to drive change in cancer care
Dr Susan Henshall, CEO
City Cancer Challenge Foundation 

15:00 CET 
Inside look

A behind-the-scenes look at the work taking place in a cancer research lab
Dr Josep Tabernero, Director
Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology 

TimeTopic

15:30 CET 
Inside look

Take a tour of a cervical cancer screening site in El Salvador
Karla Alfaro, Medical Director
Basic Health International 

16:00 CET
Unwind on WCD 

A 20 minute singing workshop: learn how singing can help people
living and recovering from cancer
Emma Baylin, Founder and Director 
Shared Harmonies

17:00 CET
Expert chat

Biomarkers: What is it and why is it a big deal?
Dr Upal Basu Roy, Vice President of Research 
LUNGevity 

17:30 CET
Expert chat

The role of play, humour and laughter in cancer care
Monica Culen, Managing Director 
Red Noses International 

18:00 CET
Expert chat 

A multi-cancer early detection test: the promise, potential and possibility
Dr Paul Limburg 
Mayo Clinic

18:30 CET 
Live Music
Performance

EXCLUSIVE: South African musician, rapper and songwriter
performs his song inspired by his mother's experience with cervical cancer

Christopher (aka Jorimm)
Independent artist

19:00 CET
Expert chat 

The cancer state of a nation: Why everyone needs to know about the
state of cancer in their country 

Prof. Diana Sarfati, Chief Executive
Te Aho o Te Kahu, Cancer Control Agency

19:30 CET
Expert chat 

What has the law got to do with cancer?
Understanding how the law can protect our health.
 

Kenji Lopez, Member of the Board

Union for International Cancer Control 

20:00 CET 
Music
Performance

Music for the spirit and soul: Dr Al Akhar, talks about his experience with cancer and shares a performance on the oud 
Dr Morhaf Al Akhar, Associate Professor of Family Medicine

University of Washington 

20:30 CET
Expert chat

The future of cancer treatment: why we should all have hope 
Dr Jonathan Cheng, Senior Vice President and Head of Oncology Development
Bristol Myers Squibb

21:00 CET 
Book reading

Author of "Sense of Tumor", Raquel Banham her book and how humour
changed her outlook on cancer

Raquel Bahnam 
Author and cancer survivor