In this episode of OncoInfluencers on OncoDaily TV, Dr. Shushan Hovsepyan sits down with Prof. Jeff Dunn, Chief of Mission and Head of Research at the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and Past President of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC, 2022–2024), for a conversation about leadership, global health challenges, and the future of cancer control.
Taking office in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Prof. Dunn faced the challenge of reconnecting a disrupted global cancer community, rebuilding international collaboration, and advancing access to essential cancer medicines at a time when health systems worldwide were under immense pressure.
“Poverty is a carcinogen. Inequity is a carcinogen.”
With these powerful words, he challenges us to confront the social and economic inequalities that continue to determine who can access cancer care and who is left behind.
Beyond global health policy, Prof. Dunn reflects on the meaning of leadership, the importance of opening doors for others, and the personal sacrifices behind a career dedicated to improving cancer outcomes.
His message to the next generation is clear: “No matter who you are, we need you. Stay the course.”
A conversation about leadership in times of crisis, the inequalities shaping cancer care, and the collective responsibility to create lasting change.
Watch the full episode of OncoInfluencers on OncoDaily TV.
