Amplifying the lived experience of people affected by cancer

WHO launches phase 2 of “Strengthening the voice of people affected by cancer”

Have you or your loved one ever been diagnosed with cancer? 

Have you had a loved one who has died from cancer?

We want and need to learn from your experience.

During their lifetime, 1 in 5 people are diagnosed with cancer. Nearly every family around the world is affected by cancer, either directly or as caregivers of someone who has had cancer.

We need to learn more about the emotional and practical needs of people affected by cancer, to offer better support.

WHO's "Global survey on the lived experience of people affected by cancer" was designed in collaboration with those affected by cancer.

We invite people with a lived cancer experience as well as their family members or caregivers, including partners, parents, children, siblings, to share their experience from around the world. The survey focuses on the social, emotional and financial impacts of cancer

Survey results will help develop programmes to improve the well-being of people diagnosed with cancer, their families, and caregivers.

As someone affected by cancer, your voice can change how care is provided around the globe.

The survey is available in 7 languages:

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