Today is World Cancer Day, and it is hard to find a family whose lives have not been affected by this killer disease.

I have signed its Declaration in support of their campaign, along with molecular diagnostics company Abcodia,who work with innovative global collaborators to provide earlier diagnosis of cancer.

World Cancer Day is using today to unite the world in the fight against cancer by raising awareness, educating the public, and lobbying for change and believes it is only by every person, organisation, and government, individually doing their part, that the world will be able to reduce the global cancer burden.

Abcodia recognises the value of global collaborations and believes that partnerships with like minded innovators around the world is the only way forward to making groundbreaking discoveries and improving the diagnosis of our major cancers, including colorectal, pancreatic, breast, ovarian and lung.

CEO Julie Barnes says:

“We are already working with, and in discussions with diagnostic manufacturers, scientists and academic institutions, investors and cancer organizations, to derive value from our unique biobank. We are working globally with partners not only in the UK and USA, but also in several European countries, including Belgium, Sweden, Germany and Italy.

“We recognize that our global partners strengthens and enrich our work, and welcome the opportunity of developing our links further with partners around the world who also share our mission.”

You too can sign the Declaration by clicking on this link.