Established in 1984, the China Anti-Cancer Association (CACA) is a non-government and non-profit organisation with a mission to unite people involved in all branches of oncology with a shared interest in fighting cancer. CACA is dedicated to improving cancer control in China through increasing the survival rates, and decreasing the incidence and mortality rates of cancer. CACA plays an important role in promoting academic exchange, organising public education, establishing collaboration with international cancer societies, and providing data and advice to the Chinese government for making strategies and policies on cancer control. The branches consist of 45 professional societies, 47 full membership organisations, and 30 local anti-cancer associations with a total membership exceeding 47,000.

Founded in 1936, the Cancer Society of Finland is the largest patient and public health organisation in Finland as well as being an expert organisation nationally. The aim of CSF is to prevent cancer, promote health and ensure a good quality of life for people with cancer. The CSF comprises of 12 regional cancer societies and six national patient organisations. The CSF’s member societies are independent actors that adhere to commonly agreed values and working principles. Activities are based on the results of scientific research, which is funded through grants offered by the Cancer Foundation Finland sr and the Foundation for the Finnish Cancer Institute sr. The Finnish Cancer Registry is a statistical and epidemiological cancer research institute that has run a database of all cases of cancer in Finland since 1952.

The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer is an independent organisation funded by the federal government to accelerate action on cancer control for all Canadians. The Partnership works with cancer experts, charitable organisations, governments, cancer agencies, national health organisations, patients, survivors and others to achieve their shared goal of a future in which fewer Canadians get cancer, fewer die from it and those living with the disease have a better quality of life. The Partnership’s work spans the cancer control continuum, from prevention and screening to research and supportive care. Their collaborative approach is mindful of the patient voice, and strives to be culturally responsive to the needs of local communities.

Through scientific innovation and collaboration, Boehringer Ingelheim is committed to discovering and developing novel cancer treatments for patients in areas of high unmet medical need. Their oncology research is driven by a passion to improve the lives of patients who are battling cancer and a determination for cancer to eventually be treated as a chronic condition. They seek out strong partnerships and remain dedicated to expanding our portfolio of treatments in both solid tumours and haematological cancers. Boehringer Ingelheim prides in their unique approach to research and discovery which is currently focused on angiogenesis inhibition, signal transduction inhibition, cell-cycle kinase inhibition, immunotherapy, apoptosis, epigenetics and protein homeostasis.

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development and commercialisation of prescription medicines, primarily for the treatment of diseases in three main therapy areas - Oncology, Cardiovascular & Metabolic Diseases and Respiratory. The Company also is selectively active in the areas of autoimmunity, neuroscience and infection. AstraZeneca operates in over 100 countries and its innovative medicines are used by millions of patients worldwide.  

AbbVie is a global, research-based biopharmaceutical company formed in 2013 following separation from Abbott Laboratories. The company's mission is to use its expertise, dedicated people and unique approach to innovation to develop and market advanced therapies that address some of the world's most complex and serious diseases. Together with its wholly-owned subsidiary, Pharmacyclics, AbbVie employs more than 28,000 people worldwide and markets medicines in more than 170 countries.

Wiley is a global provider of content and content-enabled workflow solutions in areas of scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly research; professional development; and education. Their core businesses produce scientific, technical, medical, and scholarly journals, reference works, books, database services, and advertising; professional books, subscription products, certification and training services and online applications; and education content and services including integrated online teaching and learning resources for undergraduate and graduate students and lifelong learners.

 

The UNICANCER Group brings together the French Comprehensive Cancer Centers (FCCC), promotes their cancer research organisation and pools resources and competencies to give a new dynamic to patient care. Since their creation in 1945, the French Comprehensive Cancer Centers have held a special place in the French health care system. These private, non-profit establishments are entirely devoted to fighting cancer with a view to public service. They have a threefold mission: patient care, research and teaching. UNICANCER builds on the historical community of the FCCC and accentuates what has always been their strength: cooperating and creating synergies between different teams within the network.

The mission of the Prevent Cancer Foundation® is saving lives across all populations through cancer prevention and early detection. The Prevent Cancer Foundation® is one of the leading voluntary health organizations in the U.S. and the only U.S. non-profit focused solely on cancer prevention and early detection. Founded in 1985, it has catapulted cancer prevention to prominence and fulfils its mission through research, education, outreach and advocacy. The Foundation’s vision is to Stop Cancer Before It Starts!®