Antimicrobial resistance (AMR)

Incorrect use of antibiotics can lead to the development of resistant or invulnerable bacteria. Antibiotics may no longer be effective.

The biggest threat to cancer treatment

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), including antibiotic resistance, will set cancer treatment back decades. We all need to come together to prevent this.

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What is antibiotic resistance?

Antibiotics save millions of lives each year. The problem is that we use antibiotics too much. This causes the development of resistant bacteria.

Consequences for cancer patients?

When antibiotics are no longer effective against resistant bacteria, it can have serious consequences for cancer treatment.

How to prevent antibiotic resistance?

We must restrict the use of antibiotics so that we can continue to treat people with serious illnesses, including patients with cancer.

What can your organisation do to help out?

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And learn how AMR will
affect cancer patients.

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Engage and educate
Your national authorities
and general population. Learn how to prevent antibiotic resistance.

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«Hanging by a thread» – an exhibition about antibiotics

Our exhibition contradicts 8 myths about antibiotics. We made the exhibition to inform people, so that we can reflect on the challenges, come together and discuss solutions.

About the exhibition
JOIN US: Norwegian Cancer Society Former Secretary General Ms. Anne Lise Ryel and Minister of Health Mr. Bent Høie call for urgent action on AMR.

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