Cancer in Africa: AORTIC 8th International Cancer Conference ‘Entering the 21st Century for Cancer Control in Africa’ 30.11.−2.12.2011

摘要

Cancer in Africa seems a rather unusual topic. Considering the major topic ‘non-communicable diseases’ at the general assembly of the United Nations (UN) in September this year it is rather newsworthy. The 4 main non-communicable diseases - cardiovascular disease, chronic lung diseases, diabetes and cancer - kill 3 in 5 people worldwide causing great socioeconomic harm, particularly in developing nations. The conclusion of the UN is ‘stop smoking, reduce drinking, eat healthy, do sports, and prevent cancers’. Thus, it is definitely a challenge for the international scientific community to discuss the topic of cancer in developing countries.