Reducing Cancer Risk: The Power of Prevention and Early Action

Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2025
Time: 9 to 10 p.m. HKT / 8 to 9 a.m. EST
Location: Live webcast via Zoom

Join us for an insightful global webinar titled "Reducing Cancer Risk: The Power of Prevention and Early Action," where leading experts from Taiwan, Nigeria, and India will share critical perspectives on cancer prevention strategies. This session brings together international voices to explore the intersection of public health, behavioral risk factors, and community-based interventions.

• Dr. Chun-Kai Fang will address the public health challenges posed by alcohol as a carcinogen in Taiwan.
• Dr. Akindele Adebiyi will present actionable strategies for harm reduction and awareness in Nigeria.
• Prof. Surendran Veeraiah will offer a deep dive into tobacco use and cancer trends in India.

This webinar aims to foster cross-cultural dialogue and promote evidence-based approaches to reducing cancer risk through prevention and early action.

Featuring:

Topic 1: Alcohol as a Carcinogen: Public Health Challenges and Responses in Taiwan 
Speaker: Dr. Chun-Kai Fang
Chief Hospice and Palliative Care Center, MacKay Memorial Hospital, Taipei & New Taipei, Taiwan 

Topic 2: Prevention Strategies: Reducing Harm Through Action and Awareness 
Speaker: Dr. Akindele Adebiyi
College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

Topic 3: Tobacco Use and Cancer in India: Trends, Challenges, and Insights  
Speaker: Prof. Surendran Veeraiah
Professor & Head of Psycho-oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Chennai, India

REGISTRATION:

• FREE to IPOS members
• $10 USD for non-members

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:

• Access information will be provided in your registration confirmation.

• This event is being programmed as a "meeting" - please remain on mute unless asked to unmute. Camera is also optional.

• When accessing the Zoom meeting, please be sure to note your first and last name as well as the country from which you are joining the event.

• The webcast will be recorded and may be made available at a later date for ordering.