Cancer Societies - International

Association for International Cancer Research (AICR) Fife, UK
supports fundamental research by eminent and promising scientists throughout the world, into the causes and prevention of cancer

International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) Lyon, France
coordinates and conducts research on the causes of human cancer, the mechanisms of carcinogenesis; develops scientific strategies for cancer prevention and control

International Campaign for Establishment and Development of Oncology Centers (ICEDOC) Medina, TX, USA
increases cancer management facilities in the world; improves the quality of the existing services; promotes the activities of early detection of cancer

International Cancer Information Service Group (ICISG)
offers information about cancer and support services to cancer patients, their family and friends, the public and healthcare professionals

International Network for Cancer Treatment and Research (INCTR) Brussels, Belgium
helping to build capacity for cancer treatment and research in countries in which such capacity is presently limited

International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer (iSBTc) Milwaukee, WI, USA
rapid dissemination of information in the field of cancer therapy, with an upsurge in the integration of new biologic agents into clinical practice

International Society for Oncodevelopmental Biology and Medicine (ISOBM) Munich, Germany
advances understanding of fundamental and clinical aspects of oncology

International Society for Preventive Oncology (ISPO) Worcester, MA, USA
study of interactive etiologic factors in cancer development and their impact on prevention, detection, and management of neoplastic diseases

International Union Against Cancer (UICC) Geneva, Switzerland
international non-governmental organization dedicated exclusively to the global control of cancer

Mediterranean Task Force for Cancer Control (MTCC) Rome, Italy
reduces cancer incidence and mortality, especially of advanced disease, in the Mediterranean area through collaborative efforts by influencing policy, promoting networking, and providing services and programs in a multidisciplinary approach directed toward comprehensive cancer prevention and control

Metastasis Research Society (MRS) Birmingham, AL, USA
promotes the exchange of information and furtherance of research into all aspects of metastasis, from the molecular bases of tumor cell invasion to clinical management of disseminated cancer

People Against Cancer (PAC) Otho, IA, USA
helps members to find the effective treatment for their type of cancer

Vital Options Studio City, CA, USA
facilitates a global cancer dialogue; advocates and communicates about cancer through a variety of audio and video formats

World Cancer Research Fund (WCFR) London, UK
global network of cancer charities dedicated to the prevention and control of cancer by means of healthy food and nutrition, physical activity and weight management

World Health Organization (WHO) Geneva, Switzerland
directing and coordinating authority for health within the United Nations system