Programme of Action for Cancer Therapy (PACT) of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)

19/02/2024
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Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the world and although the numbers of cancer patients are increasing every year, all cancers can be treated, some can be cured and many can be prevented.

Nuclear technology plays a key role in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer. Over the past sixty years, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has developed strong technical expertise and experience in providing nuclear medicine and radiotherapy technology to developing countries.

The IAEA established PACT in 2004 to ensure the integration of radiotherapy into comprehensive cancer control and to work closely with other international organizations, such as the World Health Organisation (WHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and many other relevant partners, to create a coalition of global allies committed to addressing the cancer problem in IAEA Member States.