Cancer Resources & Reading
Curated guides, frameworks, and publications from leading global health organisations to inform, equip, and empower.
Educational Resources
Below is a curated collection of trusted resources — from WHO policy frameworks to oncology research publications. All links open in a new tab. The PDF document can be downloaded directly.
WHO Framework for Meaningful Engagement of People Living with Noncommunicable Diseases
A global framework guiding how health systems can meaningfully involve people living with NCDs — including cancer — in designing and delivering their own care.
Global Breast Cancer Initiative
WHO's flagship initiative to reduce global breast cancer mortality by at least 2.5% per year, focusing on health promotion, timely diagnosis, and comprehensive management.
WHO Cancer — Accelerating the Elimination of Cervical Cancer
A WHO publication addressing strategies to accelerate progress toward the global elimination of cervical cancer, including vaccination, screening, and treatment targets.
Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer
WHO's commitment to reach at least 60% survival for children with cancer worldwide by 2030 — focusing on six priority cancers and building capacity in low- and middle-income countries.
National Cancer Control Plan 2026–2030
A strategic national framework for cancer prevention, early detection, treatment, and palliative care, guiding coordinated government and health sector action over five years.
Cancer — WHO Fact Sheet
A comprehensive WHO fact sheet covering cancer burden, leading risk factors, prevention strategies, and the global response — an essential starting point for cancer awareness.
Tobacco Control: WHO Guidelines for Controlling and Monitoring the Tobacco Epidemic
WHO guidelines outlining evidence-based measures for governments and health authorities to control tobacco use — a leading preventable cause of cancer.
Tobacco Cessation — WHO Publication
WHO's latest publication on tobacco cessation interventions — practical guidance for healthcare providers and policymakers on helping people quit tobacco effectively.
Nigeria: National Tobacco Control Regulations 2019
The official Nigerian regulations governing the manufacture, sale, advertising, and control of tobacco products — a key legal instrument in cancer prevention policy in Nigeria.
Lancet Oncology: Women and Cancer Commission Publications
Peer-reviewed research and commission reports from The Lancet Oncology on the intersection of gender and cancer — covering prevention, access to care, and outcomes for women globally.