Gender is a major determinant of health with women facing significant challenges when it comes to
cancer prevention, detection, and treatment, from biological and medical effects to psychosocial
concerns, financial well-being, exposure to risk factors and discrimination. We need to address the
root causes of gender inequalities - the cultural norms that dictate the role of women in society,
which often render them structurally marginalised - to break down the barriers to equal access to
cancer care for women.