Advocating together for equal access to optimal care for all patients with cancer in the Asia-Pacific Region
The delivery of innovative, sustainable and equitable cancer care in the diverse Asia-Pacific region can only be achieved if the views of patients with cancer are central in both the development and implementation of healthcare policies. ESMO is committed to working with patient advocates to help deliver patient-centric policies across the region and calls on policy makers to collaborate with us to ensure that the patient voice is reflected in policies which:
For Patients, With Patients
ESMO's commitment is clear: to advocate for optimal cancer care for all patients in the Asia-Pacific region, regardless of where they reside. By partnering with patient advocates and policy makers, we aim to prioritise prevention, improve access to care as well as patient participation in research and innovation, and empower those living with and beyond cancer.
Together, we can create policies that deliver innovative, sustainable, and equitable cancer care across the Asia-Pacific region.
Prioritise preventative strategies to control cancer and enable healthcare systems to focus on treating cancers that cannot yet be averted.
Improve access by strengthening early detection initiatives and making treatments more affordable and widely available, particularly for underserved populations.
Enhance supportive care by creating policies that address patients’ physical, emotional, and social needs throughout their cancer journey.
Establish fair and equal treatment standards for cancer survivors, ensuring they have the same access to financial services as other individuals of similar age and socio-demographic characteristics.
Empower patients by increasing their understanding of research processes and creating patient-friendly infrastructure to facilitate their active involvement in the development of innovative treatments.