WORLD CANCER DAY 2021 : 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.

Time	Topic
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

Time	Topic
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