Delivered as a news-style programme it is anchored by presenter, Simon Thomas from the ITN London studios and explores the cutting-edge research and healthcare technologies leading the charge in prevention, detection and treatment and how early diagnosis and a collaborative approach are key to a better future for patient outcomes.

The reality is every two minutes someone in the UK is diagnosed with cancer, with 1 in 2 people being diagnosed with some form of cancer during their lifetime[1]. 

Accord's film showcases how we are helping to tackle cancer highlighting our heritage as an oncology medicines company with our generic portfolio and how the company is looking to the future by bringing new and innovative medicines to market to tackle the disease.

The programme also highlights how Accord has played a leading role in partnership with NHS England and MHRA to repurpose older medicines to help new cohorts of patients.

Joseph Dunford, VP Speciality Brands, Accord Healthcare EMENA said 

"With so many of us affected by cancer, this has been a really important and poignant programme to be part of. Only through collaboration between cancer experts, industry, academia and patient organizations, can we make real progress toward a world without cancer.

There is much to be positive about but more needs to be done and World Cancer Day is a fantastic moment to raise awareness of that whilst acknowledging the amazing work being done."