Watch the 2025 Global CRC Congress

In this powerful presentation, Hussain Jafri, CEO of the World Patients Alliance (WPA), explores the critical role of patient data, dignity, and disruption in achieving global equity in colorectal cancer care. He emphasizes that being counted is not just a technical act, it is an act of recognition, respect, and justice. Hussain Jafri calls on the global community to “Count Us In”, ensuring that every patient is seen, heard, and included in decisions that affect their care.  

Join Dr. Atul Budukh, Professor and Officer-in-Charge, Division of Medical Records and Cancer Registries at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India, as he presents a comprehensive overview of colorectal cancer in India. In this insightful session, Dr. Budukh also shares practical recommendations for improving cancer registry data, patient navigation, and early detection strategies, especially in rural and underserved regions.

Dr. Mazvita Muchengeti, Head of the National Cancer Registry of South Africa, explains how robust cancer surveillance and registry systems form the backbone of effective cancer control policies. Dr. Muchengeti outlines South Africa’s journey toward building a data-driven approach to cancer prevention and treatment, from legal frameworks and national strategies to population-based cancer registration and surveillance. She highlights the power of cancer registry data to inform screening strategies, allocate resources, and shape national cancer priorities, ensuring that policies reflect the true burden of disease across diverse communities.

Join Candace Henley for an inspiring conversation with Gladys Chesumbai, Head of the National Cancer Registry at the National Cancer Institute of Kenya and a globally certified cancer registrar. Ms. Chesumbai is at the forefront of strengthening cancer surveillance across Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa through mentorship, technology, and global collaboration. She shares stories of triumph and challenge, highlighting how accurate data can improve outcomes, inform research, and ensure every patient is counted—bringing dignity and equity to cancer care.

Join Candace Henley as she sits down with Jacqueline “Jackie” Wambua, General Manager of Roche East Africa, to explore the groundbreaking EMPOWER program, a transformative initiative redefining cancer care, access, and inclusion in low-resource communities across East Africa. This video highlights how empathy, inclusion, and creativity can transform healthcare delivery, bringing dignity, hope, and lifesaving care closer to home for women, men, and children in East Africa.

In this powerful and deeply moving fireside chat, Candace Henley, Director of Equity and Partnerships at the Global Colon Cancer Association, and a cancer survivor herself, leads a heartfelt and urgent conversation about the global importance of equitable cancer data systems. Joined by two trailblazing leaders — Gladys Chesumbai, Head of the National Cancer Registry at Kenya’s National Cancer Institute, and Jacqueline (Jackie) Wambua, General Manager of Roche East Africa and leader of the Empower Initiative — this dialogue explores what it truly means to give every patient “the dignity of being counted.”

After a moving video from the Mayo Clinic, Jyoti Shelar, independent journalist and strategic communication advisor, joins Candace Henley for a conversation on the critical role of cancer data in India and beyond. With nearly two decades of experience in public health reporting, Jyoti has become a vital voice highlighting the intersection of health, gender, and community. In this session, Jyoti discusses her investigative journey for the article “Bridging the Cancer Data Divide: India’s Missed Opportunity”, the challenges of collecting reliable cancer data, including fragmented registries and underreporting in rural areas, and why inclusive, comprehensive data is essential for designing effective interventions and restoring dignity to every patient.

Dr. Abiola Ibraheem, Medical Oncologist at the University of Illinois at Chicago, shines a spotlight on the growing burden of colorectal cancer across the African continent, gaps in screening, diagnosis, and access to care, how cultural, economic, and healthcare system barriers delay detection, and the role of education, policy reform, and clinical trials in transforming outcomes. Dr. Ibraheem explains why Africa must be included in global research and cancer control strategies and her talk serves as a call to action — to healthcare providers, policymakers, researchers, and advocates — to work together toward equitable cancer care for all. Dr. Ibraheem also joins Candace Henley for a Q&A after her presentation.

Candace Henley delivers a powerful closing call to action — urging the world to move from insight to impact. For too long, patients have been left invisible in cancer data systems. When they are uncounted, they are excluded from research, resources, and care. This moment marks a collective turning point: a pledge to make sure that every patient is seen, counted, and cared for.