On December 10, 2024, the 4th China-US Anti-Cancer Summit was successfully held virtually. Organized by the China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA), US Chinese Anti-Cancer Association (USCACA), World Association for Integrative Oncology (WAIO), and eChinahealth, the event attracted 17 million online viewers from countries including China, the United States, Canada, Japan, Morocco, Malawi and others.The 2024 event conducted in-depth discussions on cancer prevention, treatment, and management. Leading experts from China and the U.S. participated in online sessions, sharing the latest research findings and clinical practices in oncology. The event was hosted by Professor Li Yan, Managing Director of USCACA. Professor Ying Wang, Vice President of CACA, Secretary General of the Asian Oncology Society (AOS) and WAIO, delivered the opening remark on behalf of the CACA.To view the replay, please click:English Channel: http://live2.yilingcloud.com/cacameetingLive/live/11145Chinese Channel: http://live2.yilingcloud.com/cacameetingLive/live/11144 At the summit, Prof. Daiming Fan, President of CACA, President of the Asian Oncology Society (AOS) and President of WAIO, delivered a keynote speech titled “Development of Holistic Integrative Management of Cancer in China”. Professor Patricia LoRusso, the President of the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), gave a presentation on "Cancer Research Progress in the U.S.".Professor Robin Zon, the President of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), delivered a speech titled "Clinical Oncology Progress in the United States".Professor Anu Agrawal, Vice President of Global Cancer Support of American Cancer Society (ACS), gave a presentation on "Bridging the Cancer Care Gap: Opportunities to Positively Impact Predicted Increased Cancer Incidence and Mortality”.The panel discussion was a highlight of the summit. Several topics were discussed, including the role of AI in clinical research and practice, ways to improve the quality of patient diagnosis and treatment, and strengthening primary healthcare. During this session, Professor Ying Wang emphasized that international cooperation and academic exchange are key to the improvement of cancer control. All experts strongly agreed with this viewpoint, recognizing that only through collaborative efforts can global cancer prevention and control be effectively advanced.The successful holding of the 2024 China-US Anti-Cancer Summit provided an opportunity to engage in discussions on key issues in cancer prevention and treatment. The summit not only deepened cooperation between China and the U.S. but also advanced the goal of creating a brighter future for cancer patients worldwide.

From November 14-17, the 2024 Chinese Congress on Holistic Integrative Oncology (CCHIO) was successfully held in Xi'an, China. It is sponsored by China Anti-Cancer Association, organized by Shanxi Anti-Cancer Association and Institute for Development Strategy of Holistic Integrative Medicine. International Summit, a key part of the conference, has attracted attention from experts and scholars worldwide.The international Summit included ten international organization summits: CACA-UICC, CACA-NCCN, CACA-Cancer Australia, CACA-AACR, CACA-SIS, CACA-SPCC, CACA-Medicaid Cancer Foundation, CACA-SLACOM, CACA-LGCW, CACA-MASCC; Five international journal symposium: CACA-BMJ, CACA-NEJM, CACA-The Lancet, CACA-GUT, CACA-Cancer Discovery; Three International Forum.International Organization SummitsLeading global cancer organizations have been invited to participate in the events. Experts from these organizations shared their experiences and strategies in global cancer prevention and treatment, with a particular focus on international collaboration in areas such as cancer research innovation, supportive care, and the development of cancer guidelines.CACA-UICC Summit focused on " Development and Challenges of Global Cancer Control".　　CACA-UICC SummitCACA-NCCN Summit focused on " Clinical Practice of Cancer Guideline, East Meet West ". CACA-NCCN SummitThe theme of CACA-MASCC Summit was “Essential Supportive Care: A View from MASCC to CACA”.CACA-MASCC SummitCACA-SPCC Summit focused on " Sharing Progress in Cancer Care ".CACA-SPCC SummitThe theme of CACA-AACR Summit was " Innovation in Cancer Research ". CACA-AACR SummitCACA-Cancer Australia Summit focused on " National Cancer Planning and Screening in China and Australia ".CACA-Cancer Australia SummitCACA-Medicaid Cancer Foundation Summit focused on " Work together on fighting against cancer in China and Africa ".CACA-Medicaid Cancer Foundation SummitThe theme of CACA-SLACOM Summit was "Nutrition and oncology: a Chinese and Latin American perspective ".CACA-SLACOM SummitCACA-SIS Summit focused on " Perspective and Achievement on Global Breast Cancer Care".CACA-SIS SummitCACA-LGCW Summit focused on " Achievement and Challenges on Cancer Research and Treatment ".CACA-LGCW SummitFive International Journal SymposiumAcademic journals, as core platforms for knowledge dissemination and exchange, play a crucial role in sharing advancements and research findings in various fields. The International Journal Symposium at 2024CCHIO focused on cutting-edge research in oncology, inviting editorial board members from top international journals. Through in-depth analysis of the latest cancer treatment research, experts showcased the most recent scientific achievements in cancer treatment. CACA-NEJM SymposiumCACA-Lancet SymposiumCACA-BMJ Symposium CACA-Gut SymposiumCACA-Cancer Discovery SymposiumThree International ForumThe successful holding of the International Forum not only provided attendees with a platform to gain in-depth insights into global advancements in oncology but also strengthened collaboration within the international oncology community. The forum was divided into several academic sessions, covering essential areas such as cancer prevention and control strategies, cancer diagnosis and treatment, and tumor prognosis.International Forum Ⅰ included Session 1: “Global Cancer Burden and Strategy for Cancer Control”; Session 2：“Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Digestive System Cancer” and Session 3: “Global Achievement on Cancer Research, Diagnosis and Treatment”.International Forum ⅠInternational Forum Ⅱ included Session 1: “Challenges and Perspective of Global Cancer Care”; Session 2： “Recent Advances of Global Lung Cancer Care” and Session 3: “Global Progress on Holistic Cancer Care”. International Forum ⅡInternational Forum Ⅲ included Session 1: “Global Cancer Prevention and Control”；Session 2：“Global Progress and Perspective on Breast Cancer Care” and Session 3: “Integrative Oncology, Improve Cancer Outcome”. International Forum ⅢThe successful holding of the 2024CCHIO International Summit showcased China’s influence in global oncology research, and provided an opportunity for academic exchange within the international oncology community. By sharing research findings and experiences from various countries, experts collaboratively contributed ideas for the development of global cancer prevention, offering important insights for future international cooperation and research directions.

In a pioneering alliance, the World Association for Integrative Oncology (WAIO), an international leader in holistic cancer care, and OncoDaily, a renowned global oncology media platform, have entered a Strategic Partnership Agreement to advance integrativeoncology and foster global collaboration in cancer care and research.Signed on November 17, 2024, this partnership establishes a cooperative framework aimed at advancing cancer care through innovation and education.As part of the agreement, OncoDaily becomes WAIO’s Official Media Partner, amplifying the impact of WAIO’s annual meetings, educational programs, and other major initiatives.Key Highlights of the WAIO and OncoDaily PartnershipAdvancing Global Cancer Care and ResearchJoint efforts to promote integrative oncology as a key approach in improving global cancer care outcomes.Fostering innovation and sharing advancements in oncology practices worldwide.OncoDaily as the Official Media PartnerCoverage and promotion of WAIO’s annual meetings, educational events, and significant oncology activities.Amplifying WAIO’s initiatives to a global audience through OncoDaily’s extensive media platform.Educational and Scientific InitiativesCo-hosting global educational and scientific events focused on integrative oncology.Collaborating on the development of joint scientific journals and publications to disseminate cutting-edge research.Global Knowledge SharingHighlighting WAIO’s contributions, achievements, and advancements in integrative oncology through OncoDaily’s network.Encouraging cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange among oncology professionals, researchers, and institutions.Holistic Approach to Cancer CarePromoting a model of cancer care that combines traditional healing practices with modern oncology treatments, ensuring patient-centered care.These highlights reflect the partnership’s commitment to fostering innovation, education, and collaboration in integrative oncology, with the shared goal of transfintegrativeoncology and foster global collaboration in cancer care and research.Signed on November 17, 2024, this partnership establishes a cooperative framework aimed at advancing cancer care through innovation and education.As part of the agreement, OncoDaily becomes WAIO’s Official Media Partner, amplifying the impact of WAIO’s annual meetings, educational programs, and other major initiatives.Key Highlights of the WAIO and OncoDaily PartnershipAdvancing Global Cancer Care and ResearchJoint efforts to promote integrative oncology as a key approach in improving global cancer care outcomes.Fostering innovation and sharing advancements in oncology practices worldwide.OncoDaily as the Official Media PartnerCoverage and promotion of WAIO’s annual meetings, educational events, and significant oncology activities.Amplifying WAIO’s initiatives to a global audience through OncoDaily’s extensive media platform.Educational and Scientific InitiativesCo-hosting global educational and scientific events focused on integrative oncology.Collaborating on the development of joint scientific journals and publications to disseminate cutting-edge research.Global Knowledge SharingHighlighting WAIO’s contributions, achievements, and advancements in integrative oncology through OncoDaily’s network.Encouraging cross-border collaboration and knowledge exchange among oncology professionals, researchers, and institutions.Holistic Approach to Cancer CarePromoting a model of cancer care that combines traditional healing practices with modern oncology treatments, ensuring patient-centered care.These highlights reflect the partnership’s commitment to fostering innovation, education, and collaboration in integrative oncology, with the shared goal of transforming global cancer care. orming global cancer care.About World Association for Integrative Oncology (WAIO)WAIO is a non-profit, international oncology association dedicated to promoting holistic cancer care. By integrating traditional and modern oncology approaches, WAIO fosters global collaboration to improve outcomes for cancer patients worldwide.About OncoDailyOncoDaily is a global leader in oncology media, delivering timely news and updates from the field of cancer research, treatment, and advocacy. Guided by the motto “Cancer doesn’t take a day off, neither do we,” OncoDaily remains at the forefront of global oncology communication.This strategic partnership represents a critical step in uniting the global oncology community under the banner of integrative oncology, setting a new standard for collaborative cancer care and research.

On November 16, 2024, the General Assembly of the World Association for Integrative Oncology (WAIO) was successfully held in Xi'an, China, bringing together over 120 esteemed members from nearly 70 countries. The event marked a a significant milestone in global collaboration within the field of oncology.As the moderator, Professor Ying Wang, Vice President of the China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) has extended a warm welcome to WAIO members from around the world. WAIO was founded a year earlier at the 2023 Chinese Congress of Holistic Integrative Oncology in Tianjin, where 16 members from 16 countries launched the initiative. Since then, WAIO's membership has grown to 120 members from 60 countries.Professor Daiming Fan, Founder of WAIO and President of CACA, provided an overview of the WAIO’s establishment and its global significance. “Eliminate cancer should be the common pursuit of all mankind,” he stated.–Professor Fan emphasized that WAIO’s establishment is a critical step in advancing integrative oncology globally, highlighting the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation in comprehensive cancer care. –He introduced the concept of “holistic medicine”,  which treats human as a whole, and called for unified efforts from scientists, oncologist, medical students, and the public to face the cancer challenge in the spirit of solidarity by integrating theories in various fields and disciplines and clinical experience.WAIO, a non-profit and non-governmental international academic organization, aims to apply the holistic medicine approach to break the bottleneck in oncology development, create a new system of integrated oncology, and ultimately achieve the goals of enhancing global cancer prevention and control and eliminating cancer. Professor Fan stressed that since its inception, WAIO has been committing to combining the essence of traditional medicine with the wisdom of integrative medicine to innovate a new system of holistic integrated oncology. “The establishment of WAIO is not only the practice of an idea but also a response to the call for change in cancer treatment, serving as a catalyst for paradigm shifts in the field of oncology.”The General Assembly of WAIO resulted in several key developments::The WAIO Constitution was approved and adopted.Professor Ying Wang read out the Constitution, which clearly stipulates the association's purpose, organizational structure, member rights and obligations, meeting system, and other relevant aspects. The adoption of the Constitution marks the official establishment of WAIO and lays a solid foundation for its future development.A new leadership team was elected.After nominations by Prof. Fan and Prof. Wnag and voting by all member representatives, the congress successfully elected a new leadership team for WAIO. Professor Daiming Fan was unanimously elected as the Chairman, with 19 Board of Directors from 19 countries across five continents. This diverse leadership team will inject new vitality and momentum into the future development of WAIO.Matti Aapro (Switzerland), President of Sharing Progress in Cancer Care (SPCC)Gamal Amira (Egypt), Director of National Cancer Institute Cairo UniversityZainab Shinkafi Bagudu (Nigeria), President-elect of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)Partha Basu (India), Head of the Cancer Early Detection, Prevention & Infections Branch at the International Agency for Research on CancerTsetsegsaikhan Batmunkh (Mongolia), Founder & CEO of National Cancer Council of MongoliaRene Bernards (Netherlands), President of Netherlands Cancer Institute(NCI)Yihai Cao (Sweden), Professor of the Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, SwedenEduardo Cazap (Argentina), Past President of Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)Mauricio M Costa (Brazil), Member of National Academy of MedicineDorothy Keefe (Australia), CEO of  Cancer AustraliaAnne Lee (Hong Kong, China), Deputy Hospital Chief Executive of University of Hong Kong-Shenzhen HospitalAlexander Mundinger (Germany), Director of Niels-Stensen Clinics, OsnabrueckBalázs Rozványi (Hungary), President of Hungarian League Against CancerFlorian Scotte (France), President of Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC)Jinsil Seong (South Korea), Professor Emeritus of Yonsei UniversityYogendra P. Singh (Nepal), Professor of Tribhuvan University Teaching HospitalSusannah Stanway (United Kingdom), President of London Global Cancer Week (LGCW)Cunyu Wang (United States of America), Distinguished Professor of School of Dentistry of University of California, Los AngelesYuzhuo Wang (Canada), Full Professor of The University of British ColumbiaIn addition to the elected Board members, the following officers were appointed by President Fan and passed unanimously by WAIO members :Treasurer: Zongjie Zhao, Limited Executive Vice President of Hong Kong and Macao anti-cancer AssociationSecretary-General: Ying Wang, Vice President of CACA, Vice President of ICPC, General Secretary of AOSCollaboration with New PartnerWAIO singed MoU and entered into a Strategic Partnership Agreement with OncoDaily, a renowned global oncology media platform, to advance integrative oncology and foster global collaboration in cancer care and research. OncoDaily will serve as WAIO’s Official Media Partner, enhancing the visibility and impact of WAIO’s annual meetings.Future work plans were formulated.WAIO's establishment aims to apply the holistic medicine approach to break the bottleneck in oncology development and create a new system. Delegates expressed their commitment to actively contribute to the development of this new system and to advance the global oncology field.In his inaugural speech, President Daiming Fan delivered a passionate address. "Together, we will write the next great chapter in the history of cancer treatment." Looking ahead, Chairman Fan noted that the road ahead is full of hope and potential but also accompanied by challenges. He emphasized that we are not alone but a global family united by a common goal. He called on everyone to continue to embody the spirits of unity and innovation, making WAIO the beacon of hope and catalyst for change in the field of integrative oncology.The successful General Assembly of WAIO  further solidified WAIO's prominent role in the global oncology landscape. In the future, WAIO will continue to uphold the principles of unity, cooperation, and common development, promoting the development and progress of the global oncology field and bringing more hope and benefits to cancer patients worldwide.

The World Association for Integrative Oncology (WAIO) was initiated in Tianjin on November 17， Leading experts from around the globe have come together to witness the historic milestone.  The WAIO was initiated by China Anti-Cancer Association, with the mission to integrate the most cutting-edge theories in various fields of cancer care, to unite with medical professionals from all over the world to actively carry out international academic exchanges and cooperation, and promote the global spread of the concept of integrated oncology medicine.The event was chaired by Professor Wei Lu and Professor Ying Wang, Vice Presidents of China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA).Professor Daiming Fan, President of the China Anti-Cancer Association, extended a warm welcome to experts from various countries coming from afar,andexpressed heartfelt gratitude for their strong support of the work of CACA. He emphasized that cancer cares nothing about borders. “Facing the challenge of cancer, collaboration is the only answer to advancing oncology and combating cancer,” Professor Fan said.Professor Fan pointed out that while the new therapies and technologies for the clinical diagnosis and treatment of tumors are constantly upgrading, the pathogenesis of tumors is complex, varied and full of heterogeneity. The progress in oncology, he noted, depends on a transformation in medical models.Given this circumstance, President Fan put forward that the oncotherapy should also adhere to the concept of "Holistic Medicine", focusing on the "Holistic Person", "Holistic Disciplines", and "Holistic Informatization". He proposed the initiative of establishing the World Association for Integrative Oncology(WAIO), calling on scientists, oncologist, medical students, and the public to face the cancer challenge in the spirit of solidarity by integrating theories in various fields and disciplines and clinical experience. WAIO encourage joint international efforts to exchange ideas and bring more academic achievements to medical workers, and promote the constant development of holistic integrative oncology.The initiative to establish WAIO received strong support and active participation from prominent experts and scholars in the field of oncology from the, Argentina, Brazil, China, Canadian, Egypt, France, Germany, Hungary, Korea, Mongolia, Nepal, Netherlands, Nigeria, Switzerland, United States and so on.At the event, President Daiming Fan briefly introduced the constitution of WAIO. As a non-profit and non-government international association, WAIO aims to innovate a new system of holistic integrative oncology by following the concept of “Holistic Medicine”, so as to develop oncology. The organization of WAIO will include Board Directors, President, President-elect and Secretary General elected at the General Assembly, serving a two-year term and elected by the biennial General Assembly of Members. The Headquarter of WAIO will be based in Tianjin, China.Academician Mauricio M. Costa, National Academy of Medicine, delivered a speech as a representive of initiators. He expressed strong support for President Fan's initiative, stating that the proposal of integrative oncology, a holistic approach that combines conventional medicine with complementary therapies,  offers a hope in our fight against cancer. By fostering a synergy between different modalities, patients can receive comprehensive treatment covering emotional, physiological, and social aspects. Academician Costa hopes that the World Association for Integrative Oncology stands as a symbol of our collective commitment to making a profound impact on the lives of individuals facing cancer worldwide..Chinese Experts have also pledged active participation and support for the WAIO's establishment, dedicated to advance progress through global collaboration in cancer treatment, so as to bring more hope and well-being to global cancer patients.WAIO is poised to become a pivotal player in the global effort to combat cancer. With its comprehensive and collaborative approach, the organization will offer new hope for advancements in cancer care, a broader platform for global oncologists, and a brighter future for patients and their families.