Explore oncology professional societies and scientific organizations supporting clinicians, researchers, and industry—organized by locale.
Also known as: Abramson
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Abramson combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.pennmedicine.org
Also known as: ON DPG
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Dietitians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing evidence-based oncology nutrition practice.
Website: www.oncologynutrition.org
Publishes oncology nutrition practice guidance. Nutrition is a major unmet need in cancer care.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Nursing
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Certification
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Nurses, Navigators
Languages: en
Mission: To advance the role of patient navigation in cancer care and improve patient outcomes.
Website: aonnonline.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Advanced Practice
Scope: National
Primary function: Education
Society type: Advanced Practice
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Advanced Practitioners
Languages: en
Mission: Improve quality of cancer care by supporting educational, clinical, and professional development for oncology advanced practitioners.
Website: www.apsho.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Alabama through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.alcancercongress.org
Also known as: ACCCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Alabama — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.alabamapublichealth.gov
Also known as: ACCP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Alaska — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.alaskacancerpartnership.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators, Trial Sites
Languages: en
Mission: Reduce the impact of cancer by uniting scientists and clinicians committed to prevention and treatment of cancer.
Website: www.allianceforclinicaltrialsinoncology.org
NCTN cooperative group. Name gives no indication that this is a trials network.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Physicians, Advanced Practice
Languages: en
Mission: Enhance the care of patients facing serious illness through education, advocacy, and professional development.
Website: aahpm.org
Also known as: AANP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Advanced Practice
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Advanced Practice
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Nurse Practitioners
Languages: en
Mission: Supporting nurse practitioners working in oncology.
Website: www.aanp.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Education
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Educators, Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Champion the highest standards for cancer education through evidence-based practices to improve outcomes.
Website: www.aaceonline.com
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Scope: National
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Physicians
Languages: en
Mission: To prevent and cure cancer through research, education, and collaboration.
Website: www.aacr.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Lung|Esophageal
Audience: Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Promote scholarship, innovation, and excellence in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.
Website: www.aats.org
Also known as: AAES
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Thyroid|Neuroendocrine
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Endocrine Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing endocrine surgery practice and guidelines in the United States.
Website: www.endocrinesurgery.org
Publishes guidelines for thyroid and adrenal surgery.
Also known as: AAPM
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Standards, Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing medical physics practice, standards and research, including radiation oncology physics.
Website: www.aapm.org
Publishes Task Group reports that define radiotherapy quality assurance practice worldwide.
Also known as: ABIM
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Certification
Scope: National
Primary function: Certification
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Certifying medical oncologists in the United States.
Website: www.abim.org
Medical oncology is an ABIM subspecialty. The certifying body most US oncologists hold their credential from.
Also known as: ABMP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Certification
Scope: National
Primary function: Certification
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Certifying medical physicists practising in radiation oncology and imaging.
Website: www.abmpexam.com
Also known as: ABR
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Certification
Scope: National
Primary function: Certification
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiologists, Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Certifying radiologists, radiation oncologists and medical physicists in the United States.
Website: www.theabr.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Guidelines
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Prostate|Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: To promote the highest standards in brachytherapy education and clinical practice.
Website: www.americanbrachytherapy.org
Also known as: ACS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Research Funding
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Publishing US cancer screening guidelines and funding cancer research.
Website: www.cancer.org
Its screening guidelines for breast, colorectal, cervical, lung and prostate cancer are widely used in US practice. Cross-links to the advocacy directory.
Also known as: ACS CAN
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Policy
Scope: National
Primary function: Advocacy, Policy
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Policymakers, Advocates
Languages: en
Mission: Advocating for public policies that reduce the cancer burden in the United States.
Website: www.fightcancer.org
The advocacy affiliate of the American Cancer Society.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Pharmacists
Languages: en
Mission: To advance human health by extending the frontiers of clinical pharmacy.
Website: www.accp.com
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Genetics
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: Hereditary Syndromes
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Geneticists, Lab Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advance the practice of medical genetics and genomics in clinical care, education, and policy.
Website: www.acmg.net
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Internists
Languages: en
Mission: To enhance the quality and effectiveness of health care by fostering excellence in internal medicine.
Website: www.acponline.org
Section within a general internal medicine body.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Imaging
Scope: National
Primary function: Standards, Accreditation, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiologists, Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advance radiology and radiation oncology through standards, education, quality, and advocacy.
Website: www.acr.org
Publishes Appropriateness Criteria for imaging.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Head & Neck|Oral
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Surgeons, Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: To advance education, research, and quality of care for patients with head and neck cancer.
Website: www.ahns.info
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Standards / Staging
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary, Registries
Languages: en
Mission: Provide leadership in the development and maintenance of evidence-based systems for cancer classification and management.
Website: www.facs.org
Sets the TNM staging system used worldwide. Nothing in the name signals this.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Informatics
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Informaticians, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advance health and biomedical informatics through science, education, and practice.
Website: amia.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Nursing
Scope: National
Primary function: Advocacy, Education
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: To lead the profession to shape the future of nursing and healthcare.
Website: www.nursingworld.org
Section within a general nursing body; confirm oncology-specific activity.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Psychosocial
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research, Advocacy
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Psychologists, Social Workers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advances equitable, evidence-based psychosocial oncology care through research, practice, education, and advocacy.
Website: apos-society.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Guidelines, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advance multidisciplinary cancer care through education, research, and professional collaboration.
Website: www.americanradiumsociety.org
Publishes Appropriate Use Criteria.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: International
Primary function: Certification, Education, Advocacy
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Pathologists, Lab Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Support excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine through education, certification, and advocacy.
Website: www.ascp.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cervical
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: Cervical
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Gynaecologists, Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Improve patient care through evidence-based education and guidelines in cervical cancer prevention.
Website: www.asccp.org
Its cervical screening management guidelines set US practice.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: National
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Cytology Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Defines and promotes the profession of cytology by developing practice standards and providing education.
Website: www.asct.com
Also known as: ASPEN
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Dietitians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing clinical nutrition practice including nutrition support in cancer.
Website: www.nutritioncare.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Advocacy
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the practice of radiation oncology through education, research, and advocacy.
Website: www.astro.org
Publishes clinical practice guidelines for radiation therapy. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: ROI
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Funding and conducting health services research in radiation oncology.
Website: www.roinstitute.org
ASTRO's research arm.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Transplant/Cell Therapy
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Research, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Transplant Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Improve the application and success of hematopoietic cell transplantation and related cellular therapies.
Website: www.astct.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Breast
Scope: National
Primary function: Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Provides a multidisciplinary forum for learning and sharing new developments related to breast disease.
Website: asbd.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Certification, Guidelines
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: To promote the highest standards of breast care through education, training, certification, and professional development.
Website: www.breastsurgeons.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Medical/Clinical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Physicians, Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Conquering cancer through research, education, and promotion of the highest quality patient care.
Website: www.asco.org
Publishes clinical practice guidelines across most tumour types. Runs Cancer.Net for patients. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Guidelines
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Colorectal
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: To advance the science and practice of the treatment of patients with colorectal diseases.
Website: fascrs.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Physicians, Cytologists
Languages: en
Mission: Promotes excellence in cytopathology through education, research, professional standards, and ethics.
Website: cytopathology.org
Also known as: ASDP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: Melanoma & Skin
Audience: Dermatopathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing dermatopathology practice and education.
Website: www.asdp.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cell & Gene Therapy
Scope: International
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians, Industry
Languages: en
Mission: To advance knowledge, awareness, and education supporting discovery and clinical application of genetic and cellular therapies.
Website: www.asgct.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Scope: National
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pharmacists
Languages: en
Mission: To help members provide optimal care through hospital and health-system pharmacy practice.
Website: www.ashp.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Research, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Physicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of blood diseases.
Website: www.hematology.org
Publishes guidelines on venous thromboembolism, sickle cell and blood cancers. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: ASNR
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Imaging
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: Brain & CNS
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Neuroradiologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing neuroradiology practice and standards.
Website: www.asnr.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: To advance care for children, adolescents, and young adults with blood disorders and cancer.
Website: www.aspho.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Subspecialty
Scope: National
Primary function: Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Nephrologists, Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: To support research and collaboration around pediatric cancer-related nephrotoxicity.
Website: www.aspneph.org
Working group within a nephrology society.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Prevention
Scope: National
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Prevention Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Fosters development of cancer prevention and control professionals and the exchange of scientific information.
Website: aspo.org
Also known as: ASRT
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Therapists, Technologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the practice of radiologic technology and radiation therapy in the United States.
Website: www.asrt.org
Radiation therapists deliver treatment daily and are absent from most oncology directories.
Also known as: ASTS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Liver
Audience: Transplant Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing transplant surgery, including transplantation for liver malignancy.
Website: asts.org
Also known as: ATA
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Thyroid
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Thyroid
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Endocrinologists, Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing thyroid disease research and clinical practice, including thyroid cancer.
Website: www.thyroid.org
Its thyroid cancer management guidelines are the international reference standard.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Liver|Pancreatic|Rare Cancers
Audience: Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advance the science and practice of HPB care, including cancer surgery, through education and collaboration.
Website: www.ahpba.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Arizona — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.azdhs.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Arkansas through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.aacp-arkansas.com
Also known as: ACC Arkansas
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Arkansas — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.arcancercoalition.org
Acronym collides with the Association of Cancer Care Centers — alias disambiguated.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Molecular Diagnostics
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Molecular Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: To advance the clinical practice and science of molecular and genomic laboratory medicine.
Website: www.amp.org
Co-publishes variant interpretation guidelines with ASCO and CAP.
Also known as: AMP CPC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Molecular Diagnostics
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Molecular Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Setting standards for molecular diagnostic testing in cancer.
Website: www.amp.org
Co-authors variant interpretation standards with ASCO and CAP.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Scope: National
Primary function: Research, Advocacy
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Cancer Centre Leadership
Languages: en
Mission: Enhancing the impact of North America's leading cancer research centers.
Website: www.aaci-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Multidisciplinary
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: To empower oncology professionals to provide exceptional care to every patient.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Renamed from Association of Community Cancer Centers; both names remain in use and are searchable. Hosts most US state hematology-oncology society pages.
Also known as: ACRP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Scope: National
Primary function: Certification, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinical Research Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Certifying and supporting clinical research professionals.
Website: acrpnet.org
Certifies clinical research coordinators and monitors — directly relevant to trial operations.
Also known as: ADASP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Setting standards for anatomic and surgical pathology practice.
Website: www.adasp.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across northern California through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: anco.org
Also known as: AOSW
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Psychosocial
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncology Social Workers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology social work practice and standards in the United States.
Website: www.aosw.org
Oncology social workers deliver most psychosocial support in US cancer centres, and are absent from most directories.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Nursing
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Certification
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: To support and promote optimal nursing care for children, adolescents, and young adults with cancer and blood disorders.
Website: www.aphon.org
Also known as: APOSW
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Psychosocial
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Oncology Social Workers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing social work practice in paediatric oncology.
Website: www.aposw.org
Also known as: APAO
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Advanced Practice
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Advanced Practice
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physician Assistants
Languages: en
Mission: Supporting physician assistants working in oncology in the United States.
Website: www.apao.cc
Physician assistants deliver a substantial share of US oncology care and appear in almost no directory.
Also known as: BC Cancer Agency
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Policy
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|fr
Mission: British Columbia's provincial cancer agency, coordinating treatment, screening and research.
Website: www.bccancer.bc.ca
Publishes provincial cancer treatment protocols used well beyond BC.
Also known as: BCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Pediatric
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting early-phase paediatric cancer clinical trials across member institutions.
Website: www.beatnb.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Research
Scope: International
Primary function: Research, Standards
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Industry, Regulators
Languages: en
Mission: A public-private partnership advancing biomarker development and qualification.
Website: fnih.org
Hosted by the Foundation for the NIH. Relevant to companion diagnostic development.
Also known as: BCOP|Board of Pharmacy Specialties
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Scope: National
Primary function: Certification
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Pharmacists
Languages: en
Mission: Certifying oncology pharmacy specialists in the United States through the BCOP credential.
Website: www.bpsweb.org
Operates within the Board of Pharmacy Specialties.
Also known as: CDOC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across California — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.cdoconline.org
Also known as: CDA - AMC|CADTH
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Scope: National
Primary function: HTA
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Payers, Clinicians
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Assessing drugs and health technologies for Canadian public payers.
Website: www.cda-amc.ca
Runs the pan-Canadian Oncology Drug Review. Renamed to Canada's Drug Agency.
Also known as: CAMO|ACOM
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Representing medical oncologists in Canada and advancing standards of cancer care.
Website: www.camo-acom.ca
FIRST CANADIAN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY RECORD. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: CANO|ACIO
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Nursing
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice, education and standards across Canada.
Website: www.cano-acio.ca
Publishes standards of care for oncology nursing in Canada. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: CAP - ACP
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Advancing pathology practice in Canada.
Website: www.cap-acp.org
Acronym collides with the US College of American Pathologists — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: CAPCA
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Umbrella
Scope: National
Primary function: Policy, Standards
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Provincial Cancer Agencies
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Coordinating provincial cancer agencies across Canada.
Website: www.capca.ca
Also known as: CARO|ACRO
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Advocacy
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice, education and advocacy in Canada.
Website: www.caro-acro.ca
Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: CCTG|NCIC CTG
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators, Trial Sites
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Conducting cancer clinical trials and translational research across Canada and internationally.
Website: www.ctg.queensu.ca
Based at Queen's University, Kingston. Canada's national cancer cooperative group — the equivalent of the US NCTN groups. Formerly the NCIC Clinical Trials Group.
Also known as: CHS
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Advancing haematology practice and research in Canada.
Website: www.canadianhematologysociety.org
Also known as: CPAC
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Government Body
Scope: National
Primary function: Policy, Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Delivering the Canadian Strategy for Cancer Control in partnership with provinces, territories and First Nations, Inuit and Métis partners.
Website: www.partnershipagainstcancer.ca
Federally funded body that sets national cancer control strategy in Canada.
Also known as: CSPCP
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Physicians
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice and standards across Canada.
Website: www.cspcp.ca
Also known as: CSSO
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Advancing the practice of surgical oncology in Canada.
Website: www.csso.ca
Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: CPRIT
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Research Funder
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Research Funding
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Institutions
Languages: en
Mission: Funding cancer research and prevention across Texas.
Website: www.cprit.state.tx.us
A state-level research funder of unusual scale — one of the largest public cancer research funders in the United States after NCI.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Scope: International
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advance scientific discovery and clinical translation in cancer immunotherapy.
Website: www.cancerresearch.org
Also known as: CSC RTI
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Psychosocial
Scope: National
Primary function: Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting research on the psychosocial and economic impact of cancer.
Website: www.cancersupportcommunity.org
Runs the Cancer Experience Registry, a patient-reported outcomes dataset.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Informatics
Scope: National
Primary function: Research, Quality Improvement
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Practices, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Use oncology data and analytics to improve quality, learning, and patient care at scale.
Website: www.cancerlinq.org
An ASCO initiative. Confirm current operating status before publishing.
Also known as: Case CCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Cleveland, Ohio. Case CCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: case.edu
Also known as: CIBMTR
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Registry & Data
Scope: National
Primary function: Registry, Research
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Transplant Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Maintaining the world's largest transplant outcomes registry and conducting collaborative research.
Website: www.cibmtr.org
A research collaboration between NMDP and the Medical College of Wisconsin. A significant real-world evidence asset for cell therapy.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: The world's largest organization devoted exclusively to childhood and adolescent cancer research.
Website: childrensoncologygroup.org
NCTN cooperative group. Live-site mission had an encoding break reading 'World?s largest' — corrected.
Also known as: City of Hope
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Duarte, California. City of Hope combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cityofhope.org
Also known as: CDISC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Standards
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Data Managers, Statisticians
Languages: en
Mission: Developing data standards for clinical research, including oncology therapeutic area standards.
Website: www.cdisc.org
CDISC standards are required for regulatory submissions to FDA and PMDA.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Genomics
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards, Research
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: Hereditary Syndromes
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Genomics Professionals, Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Build authoritative genomic knowledge resources to support precision medicine and clinical decision-making.
Website: clinicalgenome.org
Also known as: CSHL
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated basic research cancer center in Cold Spring Harbor, New York. CSHL combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cshl.edu
Basic research institute rather than a treatment centre.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: International
Primary function: Accreditation, Standards, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pathologists, Lab Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advance excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine through standards, accreditation, and education.
Website: www.cap.org
Cancer protocols and synoptic reporting templates are used in pathology reports worldwide.
Also known as: CCC Colorado
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Colorado — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.coloradocancercoalition.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Accreditation
Scope: National
Primary function: Accreditation, Standards
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Hospitals, Cancer Programmes
Languages: en
Mission: To improve survival and quality of life for cancer patients through standard-setting, prevention, and research.
Website: www.facs.org
Part of the American College of Surgeons. Accredits US cancer programmes.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Medical/Clinical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Advocating for patients and providers in community oncology to preserve access to high-quality, affordable care.
Website: www.communityoncology.org
Also known as: CCAI
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Idaho — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.ccaidaho.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Connecticut — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.ctcancerpartnership.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Connecticut through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.ctoncology.com
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Sarcoma
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Sarcoma|Bone
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advances care for patients with connective tissue tumors and increases knowledge of tumor biology.
Website: www.ctos.org
Also known as: Conquer Cancer
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Research Funder
Scope: National
Primary function: Research Funding
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Funding cancer research and career development awards for oncology investigators.
Website: www.conquer.org
ASCO's foundation. Funds the State/Regional Affiliate grant programme among others.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across North and South Dakota through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: Dana - Farber|DFCI
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Boston, Massachusetts. Dana-Farber combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.dana-farber.org
Affiliated with Harvard Medical School. Runs the Dana-Farber/Harvard Cancer Center consortium.
Also known as: Dartmouth Cancer
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Lebanon, New Hampshire. Dartmouth Cancer combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancer.dartmouth.edu
Also known as: DCCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across the District of Columbia — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: dchealth.dc.gov
Also known as: DCC Delaware
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Delaware — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: dhss.delaware.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Delaware through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.dsco-delawareoncology.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Alaska through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Dead link on the live site — needs a real URL or removal.
Also known as: Duke Cancer
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Durham, North Carolina. Duke Cancer combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.dukecancerinstitute.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators, Trial Sites
Languages: en
Mission: National Clinical Trials Network group conducting cancer research and clinical trials.
Website: ecog-acrin.org
NCTN cooperative group.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across New York through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: CCRAB
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Florida — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.floridahealth.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Florida through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: flasco.org
Also known as: Fox Chase
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Fox Chase combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.foxchase.org
Also known as: Buffett
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Omaha, Nebraska. Buffett combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.unmc.edu
Also known as: Fred Hutch
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Seattle, Washington. Fred Hutch combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.fredhutch.org
Where bone marrow transplantation was pioneered by E. Donnall Thomas.
Also known as: Cancer Consortium
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated cancer consortium in Seattle, Washington. Cancer Consortium combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cancerconsortium.org
Also known as: Friends
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Policy
Scope: National
Primary function: Policy, Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Policymakers, Researchers, Industry
Languages: en
Mission: Driving policy and regulatory science to accelerate cancer treatment development.
Website: friendsofcancerresearch.org
Convenes FDA, industry and academia on regulatory science. Directly relevant to drug development strategy.
Also known as: Lombardi
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Washington, DC. Lombardi combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.lombardi.georgetown.edu
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Georgia — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: dph.georgia.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Georgia through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.gasco.us
Also known as: GA4GH
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: Global - Genomics
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Researchers, Informaticians
Languages: en
Mission: Setting standards for responsible genomic data sharing internationally.
Website: www.ga4gh.org
Its data-sharing standards are increasingly required for international cancer genomics collaboration.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Guam — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: dphss.guam.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: National
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: To promote excellence in clinical trial design and implementation in gynecologic oncology.
Website: www.gog.org
Also known as: Simmons
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Dallas, Texas. Simmons combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: utswmed.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Hawaii — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.hawaiicancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Hawaii through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: HTAi
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: Global - Health Economics
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: HTA Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Supporting the development and use of health technology assessment worldwide.
Website: htai.org
Relevant to reimbursement pathways for cancer medicines.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Education
Scope: National
Primary function: Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Fellows, Trainees
Languages: en
Mission: Supporting haematology and oncology fellows in training in the United States.
Website: www.asco.org
Operates within ASCO's training and education programmes. Confirm whether a standalone entity exists.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pharmacists
Languages: en
Mission: To support pharmacy practitioners and promote the optimal use of medications in cancer care.
Website: www.hoparx.org
Also known as: HICCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York. HICCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cancer.columbia.edu
Also known as: Hollings
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Charleston, South Carolina. Hollings combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: hollingscancercenter.musc.edu
Also known as: Huntsman
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Huntsman combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: healthcare.utah.edu
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Idaho through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.idsco.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Illinois — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: dph.illinois.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Illinois through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.imoscancer.org
Also known as: ICC Indiana
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Indiana — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.indianacancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Indiana through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: IU Simon
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Indianapolis, Indiana. IU Simon combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cancer.iu.edu
Also known as: IAHPC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing hospice and palliative care worldwide, particularly access to essential pain medicines.
Website: hospicecare.com
Maintains the List of Essential Medicines in Palliative Care, used to argue for opioid access in low-income countries.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Thoracic Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Research, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Lung
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: To conquer thoracic cancers worldwide through research, education, and collaboration.
Website: www.iaslc.org
US-based but global. Publishes lung cancer staging classification.
Also known as: IASP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pain Specialists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing pain research, education and treatment worldwide, including cancer pain.
Website: www.iasp-pain.org
Publishes cancer pain management guidance used internationally.
Also known as: ICGC
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: Global - Genomics
Scope: International
Primary function: Research, Data
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating international cancer genome sequencing and making the data openly available.
Website: dcc.icgc.org
Underpins much of modern cancer genomics. Confirm current data portal URL.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing survivorship research and care planning internationally.
Website: www.cancersurvivorship.org
Also known as: IFHNOS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Umbrella
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: Head & Neck|Oral
Audience: Head and Neck Specialists
Languages: en
Mission: Federating the regional head and neck oncology societies worldwide.
Website: www.ifhnos.net
Its member list is a discovery index for regional head and neck societies.
Also known as: IGCS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Gynecologic Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing gynaecologic cancer care, education and research worldwide.
Website: igcs.org
Runs a global mentorship and training programme placing gynaecologic oncology expertise in low and middle income countries.
Also known as: ILCCO
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: Global - Thoracic Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: Lung
Audience: Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A collaboration of lung cancer research groups pooling epidemiological and molecular data worldwide.
Website: ilcco.iarc.fr
Hosted with IARC. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: iMig
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Rare Cancers
Scope: International
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: Mesothelioma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing mesothelioma research and clinical practice internationally.
Website: www.imig.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Myeloma
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advance myeloma research, education, and international scientific collaboration.
Website: www.myelomasociety.org
Also known as: IMWG
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Guidelines
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Research
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Myeloma Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Producing the international consensus criteria for myeloma diagnosis, staging and response.
Website: www.myeloma.org
The IMWG criteria define how myeloma is diagnosed and how response is measured worldwide. Convened by the International Myeloma Foundation.
Also known as: IPOS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Psychosocial
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Psychologists, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing psychosocial care for people with cancer worldwide through research, education and advocacy.
Website: www.ipos-society.org
Established distress as the sixth vital sign in cancer care.
Also known as: ISBER
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Standards
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Biobank Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Setting best practices for biospecimen collection, storage and distribution.
Website: www.isber.org
Relevant to tumour biobanking and translational research infrastructure.
Also known as: ISCT
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: Global - Cell Therapy
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards, Education, Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the science, technology and clinical practice of cell and gene therapies.
Website: www.isctglobal.org
Increasingly relevant as CAR-T and cell therapies expand. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: ISEH
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Hematology
Scope: International
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia
Audience: Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing experimental haematology and stem cell research worldwide.
Website: www.iseh.org
Also known as: ISPOR
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Health Economics
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards, Education, Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health Economists, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing health economics and outcomes research, including oncology value assessment.
Website: www.ispor.org
Directly relevant to market access and health technology assessment work in oncology.
Also known as: ISOQOL
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Outcomes Research
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the science and application of health-related quality of life measurement.
Website: www.isoqol.org
Directly relevant to patient-reported outcome endpoints in oncology trials.
Also known as: ISGIO
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Gastrointestinal
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gastrointestinal|Colorectal|Pancreatic|Liver
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing research and treatment of gastrointestinal cancers worldwide.
Website: www.isgio.org
Also known as: ISNCC
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: Global - Nursing
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Cancer Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing cancer nursing practice, education and research worldwide.
Website: www.isncc.org
The global counterpart to national oncology nursing societies. Works extensively in low and middle income countries.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pharmacists
Languages: en
Mission: To advance oncology pharmacy care for patients around the world.
Website: www.isopp.org
Publishes standards for safe handling of hazardous drugs.
Also known as: ISOO
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: Head & Neck|Oral
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Dentists, Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing management of oral complications of cancer therapy.
Website: www.isoo.world
Works with MASCC on oral mucositis guidelines.
Also known as: ITMIG
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Rare Cancers
Scope: International
Primary function: Research, Registry
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: Rare Cancers|Lung
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing research and care for thymoma and thymic carcinoma, rare cancers with almost no dedicated infrastructure.
Website: www.itmig.org
Maintains the international thymic malignancy database and defined the staging system now used in the TNM classification.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Iowa — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.canceriowa.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Iowa through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: Sidney Kimmel
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Baltimore, Maryland. Sidney Kimmel combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.hopkinsmedicine.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Kansas — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.kscancerpartnership.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Kansas through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: KCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Kentucky — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.kycancerc.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Kentucky through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: kysco.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: Knight
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Portland, Oregon. Knight combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.ohsu.edu
Where imatinib was developed by Brian Druker.
Also known as: Perlmutter
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York. Perlmutter combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: nyulangone.org
Also known as: LCP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Louisiana — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: louisianacancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Louisiana through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Maine — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.mainecancerconsortium.org
Also known as: Markey
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Lexington, Kentucky. Markey combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: ukhealthcare.uky.edu
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Maryland and the District of Columbia through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.mdcscoweb.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Maryland — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: health.maryland.gov
Also known as: MCCPCN
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Massachusetts — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.mass.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Massachusetts through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.mass-oncologists.org
Also known as: Massey
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Richmond, Virginia. Massey combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.masseycancercenter.org
Also known as: Mayo Clinic Cancer Center
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Rochester, Minnesota. Mayo Clinic Cancer Center combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancercenter.mayo.edu
Operates across Minnesota, Arizona and Florida.
Also known as: Mays
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in San Antonio, Texas. Mays combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancer.uthscsa.edu
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across southern California through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: moasc.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across New Jersey through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: mosnj.org
Also known as: MSKCC|MSK
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New York. MSKCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.mskcc.org
The oldest and one of the largest private cancer centres in the world, founded 1884.
Also known as: MCC Michigan
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Michigan — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.michigancancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Michigan through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: msho.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Minnesota — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.mncanceralliance.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Minnesota through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Mississippi — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: msdh.ms.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Mississippi through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.msoncologysociety.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Missouri — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: health.mo.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Missouri through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: Moffitt
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida. Moffitt combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: moffitt.org
Also known as: MTCCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Montana — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: dphhs.mt.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Montana through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across West Virginia — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.mountainsofhope.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: To improve supportive care for people with cancer from diagnosis through survivorship or end-of-life care.
Website: mascc.org
Publishes guidelines on antiemetics, mucositis and other treatment side effects.
Also known as: MASCC OCSG
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Producing evidence-based guidance on oral complications of cancer therapy.
Website: mascc.org
Oral mucositis is among the most common and least-managed treatment toxicities. Operates within MASCC.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Accreditation
Scope: National
Primary function: Accreditation
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Hospitals, Breast Centres
Languages: en
Mission: Improve breast care quality through standards, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement.
Website: www.facs.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Accreditation
Scope: National
Primary function: Accreditation
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: Colorectal
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Hospitals, Cancer Programmes
Languages: en
Mission: Advance quality rectal cancer care through standards, accreditation, and quality improvement.
Website: www.facs.org
Also known as: NCI
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Government Body
Scope: National
Primary function: Research, Policy, Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians, Public
Languages: en
Mission: The US federal government's principal agency for cancer research and training.
Website: www.cancer.gov
Runs the NCTN cooperative groups, designates Comprehensive Cancer Centers, publishes PDQ summaries and SEER incidence data. The single most consequential cancer body in the United States and absent from the live directory. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Registry & Data
Scope: National
Primary function: Certification, Education
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Registry Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Empower and advance registry professionals through innovations in education, credentialing, advocacy, and strategic partnerships.
Website: www.ncra-usa.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Physicians, Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Improving and facilitating quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer care.
Website: www.nccn.org
An alliance of leading US cancer centres. Its guidelines are the reference standard in US oncology, and its plain-language patient versions are free.
Also known as: NCCN Global
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Guidelines
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Adapting NCCN treatment guidelines for use in other health systems and resource settings.
Website: www.nccn.org
Produces Harmonized Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and regional adaptations for Asia and Latin America.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Breast
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Certification
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: Breast
Audience: Breast Care Clinicians, Administrators
Languages: en
Mission: Advance excellence in breast health and breast cancer care through education and multidisciplinary collaboration.
Website: www.breastcare.org
Also known as: NMDP|Be The Match
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Registry & Data
Scope: National
Primary function: Registry, Patient Navigation
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Transplant Clinicians, Patients
Languages: en
Mission: Operating the US donor registry and connecting patients to matched unrelated donors.
Website: www.nmdp.org
Renamed from Be The Match in 2024. Cross-links to the advocacy directory record. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: NPAF
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Policy
Scope: National
Primary function: Policy, Advocacy
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Policymakers, Patients
Languages: en
Mission: Advocating for access to affordable, quality healthcare at the policy level.
Website: www.npaf.org
The policy arm of the Patient Advocate Foundation.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Genetics
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Advanced Practice
Tumour focus: Hereditary Syndromes
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Genetic Counselors
Languages: en
Mission: Advances the roles of genetic counselors through education, research, and public policy.
Website: www.nsgc.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: National
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Community Practices, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Bring cancer clinical trials and care delivery research to community settings across the United States.
Website: ncorp.cancer.gov
Also known as: NC2
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Nebraska — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.necancercoalition.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Nebraska through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.nebraskaoncology.org
Also known as: NCC Nevada
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Nevada — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: nevadacancercoalition.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Nevada through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: NHCCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across New Hampshire — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.nhcancerplan.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across New Jersey — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.nj.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across New Mexico — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.nmcancercouncil.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across New Mexico through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across New York — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.health.ny.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Registry & Data
Scope: International
Primary function: Standards, Research
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Registry Professionals, Public Health
Languages: en
Mission: Develop and promote uniform cancer registration data standards and support the use of cancer surveillance data.
Website: www.naaccr.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Neuroendocrine
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Neuroendocrine
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: To further NET research and education and improve outcomes for patients with NETs.
Website: www.nanets.net
Also known as: 4CNC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across North Carolina — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.ncdhhs.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across North Carolina through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across North Dakota — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.ndcancercoalition.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across northern New England through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: nnecos.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators, Trial Sites
Languages: en
Mission: Improve the lives of patients with cancer through practice-changing multi-institutional clinical and translational research.
Website: www.nrgoncology.org
NCTN cooperative group. Formed from NSABP, RTOG and GOG.
Also known as: O'Neal
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Birmingham, Alabama. O'Neal combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.uab.edu
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Ohio through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: associationdatabase.com
Also known as: OPCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Ohio — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.opcc.us
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Oklahoma — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.oklahomacancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Oklahoma through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.oscook.org
Also known as: ONCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Nursing
Scope: National
Primary function: Certification
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: Certifying oncology nurses in the United States, including the OCN credential.
Website: www.oncc.org
Distinct from the Oncology Nursing Society — ONCC certifies, ONS educates.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Nursing
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Certification, Advocacy
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: To promote excellence in oncology nursing and quality cancer care.
Website: www.ons.org
Over 35,000 members. Publishes evidence-based practice guidelines for nursing care.
Also known as: APTA Oncology
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physical Therapists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing rehabilitation practice for people with cancer.
Website: www.oncologypt.org
Cancer rehabilitation is a distinct discipline and rarely represented.
Also known as: CCO
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Government Body
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health System, Clinicians
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Setting cancer care standards and pathways across Ontario.
Website: www.cancercareontario.ca
Its Program in Evidence-Based Care publishes guidelines used across Canada.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Oregon — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.oregon.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Oregon through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.osmo.org
Also known as: PTCOG - NA
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists, Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing proton and particle therapy practice and research in North America.
Website: www.ptcog-na.org
Also known as: POGO
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: Regional - Pediatric
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Research, Policy
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Oncology Professionals
Languages: en|fr
Mission: Advancing childhood cancer care in Ontario through policy, practice standards and survivorship programmes.
Website: www.pogo.ca
Was filed under USA on the live directory. Corrected to Canada.
Also known as: PA - C3
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Pennsylvania — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.pa-c3.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Pennsylvania through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.psoh.org
Also known as: PM|Princess Margaret
Locale: North America
Country: Canada
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: National
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|fr
Mission: One of the largest cancer research and treatment centres in the world, based in Toronto.
Website: www.uhn.ca
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Puerto Rico — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.salud.pr.gov
Also known as: RTOG
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: National
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting radiation oncology clinical trials.
Website: www.rtog.org
Now largely operating within NRG Oncology. Confirm current status before publishing.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Imaging
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiologists
Languages: en
Mission: Promoting excellence in patient care and delivery through education and research in radiology.
Website: www.rsna.org
Also known as: RSS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: Brain & CNS|All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists, Neurosurgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing stereotactic radiosurgery and stereotactic body radiation therapy practice.
Website: www.therss.org
Also known as: Reagan - Udall
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Policy
Scope: National
Primary function: Policy, Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Regulators, Researchers, Industry
Languages: en
Mission: Supporting the FDA's regulatory science mission through independent research and convening.
Website: reaganudall.org
Congressionally created. Relevant to oncology regulatory strategy.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Rhode Island — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: health.ri.gov
Also known as: Lurie
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chicago, Illinois. Lurie combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cancer.northwestern.edu
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Colorado through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: Roswell Park
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Buffalo, New York. Roswell Park combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.roswellpark.org
The first cancer centre in the United States, founded 1898.
Also known as: CINJ
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New Brunswick, New Jersey. CINJ combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cinj.org
Also known as: SBP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated basic research cancer center in La Jolla, California. SBP combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.sbpdiscovery.org
Basic research institute rather than a treatment centre.
Also known as: SARC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Cooperative Group
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Sarcoma|Bone
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting collaborative sarcoma clinical trials across academic centres.
Website: sarctrials.org
Also known as: Siteman
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in St. Louis, Missouri. Siteman combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: siteman.wustl.edu
Also known as: SCRS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Scope: National
Primary function: Advocacy, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Research Sites
Languages: en
Mission: Representing clinical research sites and improving trial conduct.
Website: myscrs.org
Also known as: SCT
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Trialists, Statisticians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the design, conduct and analysis of clinical trials.
Website: www.sctweb.org
Also known as: SH
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematopathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing haematopathology practice and diagnostic standards.
Website: www.societyforhematopathology.org
Co-develops the WHO classification of haematolymphoid tumours.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Researchers, Physicians
Languages: en
Mission: To improve cancer patient outcomes by advancing the science and application of immunotherapy.
Website: www.sitcancer.org
Formerly the International Society for Biological Therapy of Cancer (iSBTc). Publishes immunotherapy guidelines across tumour types — cuts across every disease area.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Advance evidence-informed integrative oncology through research, education, and clinical collaboration.
Website: integrativeonc.org
Co-publishes integrative oncology guidelines with ASCO.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Melanoma
Scope: International
Primary function: Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: Melanoma & Skin
Audience: Melanoma Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Unify melanoma investigators and advance collaboration across basic, translational, and clinical research.
Website: www.societymelanomaresearch.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Neuro - Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Brain & CNS
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: To advance multidisciplinary brain tumor research and education to improve patient care.
Website: www.soc-neuro-onc.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists, Palliative Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Improve the lives of patients with advanced cancer by advancing evidence-based palliative radiation therapy.
Website: spro.org
Also known as: SSAT
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gastrointestinal|Colorectal|Pancreatic|Esophageal
Audience: GI Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing gastrointestinal surgery practice and research.
Website: ssat.com
Also known as: SAR
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Imaging
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: Gastrointestinal|Liver|Pancreatic|Kidney
Audience: Radiologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing abdominal imaging practice including oncologic imaging.
Website: www.abdominalradiology.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Imaging
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Guidelines
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Breast Imagers, Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Advances the highest quality of breast care via early detection, diagnosis, and treatment.
Website: www.sbi-online.org
Also known as: SGNO
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Nursing
Scope: National
Primary function: Education
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncology Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing nursing practice in gynaecologic oncology.
Website: www.sgno.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Gynecologic Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Improve prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment of gynecologic cancers through education, research, and advocacy.
Website: www.sgo.org
Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: SGS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Endometrial / Uterine
Audience: Gynaecologic Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing gynaecologic surgery practice and research in the United States.
Website: www.sgsonline.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Clinicians, Scientists
Languages: en
Mission: Expedite research and education in hematologic malignancies through exchange of scientific information.
Website: sohoonline.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Imaging
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Interventional Radiologists
Languages: en
Mission: Improve lives through image-guided therapy.
Website: www.sirweb.org
Also known as: SLS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Minimally Invasive Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing minimally invasive surgical practice including oncologic applications.
Website: www.sls.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Imaging
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Standards, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: Prostate|Neuroendocrine|All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Nuclear Medicine Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advance nuclear medicine and molecular imaging through education, research, and practice standards.
Website: snmmi.org
Central to theranostics — increasingly relevant to prostate and neuroendocrine treatment.
Also known as: SNMMI TCOE
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Imaging
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: Prostate|Neuroendocrine
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Nuclear Medicine Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing radiopharmaceutical therapy practice and standards.
Website: www.snmmi.org
Central to the expansion of radioligand therapy in prostate and neuroendocrine cancer.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Rhode Island through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: rico-cancer.wildapricot.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Guidelines
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Improving multidisciplinary patient care by advancing the science and practice of cancer surgery.
Website: www.surgonc.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Quality, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Lung|Esophageal
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Improve cardiothoracic surgical outcomes through education, quality improvement, and research.
Website: www.sts.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Urologic Oncology
Scope: National
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Bladder|Prostate|Kidney|Testicular
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Urologists, Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: To advance care of patients with genitourinary malignancies through research and education.
Website: suonet.org
Also known as: SUO - CTC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Cooperative Group
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Prostate|Bladder|Kidney|Testicular
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting collaborative clinical trials in genitourinary cancers.
Website: suoctc.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Utah through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.sumocancer.org
Also known as: SCCA
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across South Carolina — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.sccancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across South Carolina through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across South Dakota — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: doh.sd.gov
Also known as: St. Jude
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Memphis, Tennessee. St. Jude combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.stjude.org
Paediatric focus. Families are never billed for treatment, travel, housing or food. Publishes paediatric cancer treatment protocols used internationally.
Also known as: Stanford Cancer
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Stanford, California. Stanford Cancer combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: med.stanford.edu
Also known as: Stephenson
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Stephenson combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.stephensoncancercenter.org
Also known as: SEER
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Registry & Data
Scope: National
Primary function: Surveillance, Research
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Researchers, Public Health
Languages: en
Mission: The authoritative source of US cancer incidence and survival statistics.
Website: seer.cancer.gov
An NCI programme. SEER data underpins most US cancer epidemiology and is used in nearly every US outcomes study.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Scope: International
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators, Trial Sites
Languages: en
Mission: Significantly improve lives through cancer clinical trials and translational research.
Website: www.swog.org
NCTN cooperative group.
Also known as: Sylvester
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Miami, Florida. Sylvester combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: umiamihealth.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Tennessee — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.tn.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Tennessee through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Texas — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.dshs.texas.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Texas through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Arizona through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: OSUCCC - James
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Columbus, Ohio. OSUCCC – James combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancer.osu.edu
Also known as: MD Anderson
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Houston, Texas. MD Anderson combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.mdanderson.org
One of the largest cancer centres in the world by patient volume. Publishes its own clinical practice algorithms.
Also known as: Wistar
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated basic research cancer center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Wistar combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: wistar.org
Basic research institute rather than a treatment centre.
Also known as: Jonsson
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Los Angeles, California. Jonsson combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancer.ucla.edu
Also known as: UCSF HDFCCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in San Francisco, California. UCSF HDFCCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancer.ucsf.edu
Also known as: Lineberger
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Lineberger combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: unclineberger.org
Also known as: USCAP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Pathology
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing pathology education and research across the United States and Canada.
Website: www.uscap.org
Also known as: UACC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Tucson, Arizona. UACC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancercenter.arizona.edu
Also known as: UCCCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Chicago, Illinois. UCCCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancer.uchicago.edu
Also known as: CU Cancer Center
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Aurora, Colorado. CU Cancer Center combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: medschool.cuanschutz.edu
Also known as: Holden
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Iowa City, Iowa. Holden combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: uihc.org
Also known as: KU Cancer Center
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Kansas City, Kansas. KU Cancer Center combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.kucancercenter.org
Also known as: Rogel
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Rogel combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.rogelcancercenter.org
Also known as: UWCCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Madison, Wisconsin. UWCCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cancer.wisc.edu
Also known as: Hillman
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Hillman combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: hillmanresearch.upmc.edu
Also known as: FDA OCE
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Regulatory
Scope: International
Primary function: Regulation, Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Regulators, Industry
Languages: en
Mission: The FDA division coordinating the review of oncology and haematology products.
Website: www.fda.gov
Runs Project Orbis for concurrent international review and RTOR for real-time oncology review.
Also known as: USPSTF
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Scope: National
Primary function: Guidelines, Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Policymakers
Languages: en
Mission: An independent panel issuing evidence-based recommendations on clinical preventive services, including cancer screening.
Website: www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org
Its screening grades determine insurance coverage requirements under the Affordable Care Act — arguably the highest-stakes guideline body in US cancer prevention.
Also known as: UCAN
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Utah — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.ucan.cc
Also known as: UVA Cancer
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. UVA Cancer combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: uvahealth.com
Also known as: VICC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Nashville, Tennessee. VICC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.vicc.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Vermont — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.vtcancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Virginia through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: VCPAC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Virginia — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov
Also known as: Wake Forest CCC
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Wake Forest CCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: school.wakehealth.edu
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Washington — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: doh.wa.gov
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Washington State through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: wsmos.accc-cancer.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across West Virginia through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: Winship
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Atlanta, Georgia. Winship combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: winshipcancer.emory.edu
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Wisconsin through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: WI CCCP
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Wisconsin — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.wicancer.org
Also known as: WFNOS
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: Global - Neuro - Oncology
Scope: International
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Brain & CNS
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Uniting the regional neuro-oncology societies to advance brain tumour research and care worldwide.
Website: www.wfnos.org
Federates SNO, EANO and the Asian Society for Neuro-Oncology. Confirm primary URL.
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State - Cancer Control Coalition
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Policy, Prevention, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Public Health, Health Systems, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating comprehensive cancer control across Wyoming — prevention, screening, treatment access and survivorship — through a coalition of health systems, public health agencies and community partners.
Website: www.wyomingcancercoalition.org
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: State / Regional Society
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Physicians, Practice Teams
Languages: en
Mission: Representing hematology and oncology clinicians across Wyoming through education, practice support, and state-level advocacy.
Website: www.accc-cancer.org
Also known as: Yale Cancer
Locale: USA
Country: United States
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Scope: State / Regional
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: An NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in New Haven, Connecticut. Yale Cancer combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.yalecancercenter.org
Also known as: AC Camargo
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: pt
Mission: One of Latin America's leading comprehensive cancer centres, combining treatment, research and training.
Website: www.accamargo.org.br
São Paulo. Replaces a dead-linked record.
Also known as: AMEH
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing haematology practice and research in Mexico.
Website: www.amehac.org
Replaces the dead-linked 'Mexican Society of Hematology' record.
Also known as: AAOC|Argentine Society of Clinical Oncology
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice, education and research in Argentina.
Website: aaoc.org.ar
Name corrected to the organisation's own Spanish name; English name retained as an alias.
Also known as: AARO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy practice and standards in Argentina.
Website: www.aaro.org.ar
Replaces the fabricated 'Argentine Association of Radiation Oncology' record.
Also known as: ACAO
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: Regional - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice across Central America.
Website: www.acaoncologia.org
Also known as: ACHO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Colombia
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Blood Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists, Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing haematology and oncology practice in Colombia.
Website: www.acho.com.co
Confirmed as a partner society of the Interamerican Oncology Conferences. Replaces a dead-linked record.
Also known as: ACOP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Colombia
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology practice in Colombia.
Website: www.acop.org.co
Also known as: ACRO Colombia
Locale: LATAM
Country: Colombia
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy practice in Colombia.
Website: www.acro.org.co
Acronym collides with the Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: ACO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Costa Rica
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Costa Rica.
Website: www.aconcologia.org
Also known as: AGO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Guatemala
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Guatemala.
Website: www.agoncologia.org
Also known as: ALCP
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: Regional - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: es|pt
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice, education and policy across Latin America.
Website: www.cuidadospaliativos.org
Publishes the Atlas of Palliative Care in Latin America, documenting service availability by country.
Also known as: ALATRO|Latin American Radiation Oncology Society
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: Regional - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: es|pt
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice and training across Latin America.
Website: alatronet.org
Also known as: AMCP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice in Mexico.
Website: www.amcp.org.mx
Also known as: AMP Mexico
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Pathology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing pathology practice in Mexico.
Website: www.amp.org.mx
Acronym collides with the US Association for Molecular Pathology — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: ABHH|Brazilian Society of Hematology and Hemotherapy
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Hematology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Hematologists
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing haematology, haemotherapy and cell therapy practice in Brazil.
Website: abhh.org.br
Also known as: CAOH
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: Regional - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists, Haematologists
Languages: en|es|fr
Mission: Advancing oncology and haematology practice across the Caribbean.
Website: www.caoh.org
Also known as: CMO|Mexican Board of Oncology
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Certification
Primary function: Certification
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Certifying physicians in medical oncology, surgical oncology, paediatric oncology and gynaecologic oncology in Mexico.
Website: www.cmo.org.mx
NOT PRESENT on the live directory — new record. The certifying board for Mexican oncology specialties.
Also known as: FLAM
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: Regional - Breast
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Audience: Breast Specialists
Languages: es|pt
Mission: Advancing breast disease diagnosis and treatment across Latin America.
Website: www.flam.org
Also known as: FALP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Chile
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: es
Mission: Chile's principal cancer treatment institution, providing diagnosis, treatment and research.
Website: www.falp.org
Santiago. Replaces a dead-linked record; the live entry had encoding damage in the name.
Also known as: GATLA
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Leukemia|Blood Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: es
Mission: Coordinating acute leukaemia treatment protocols and research in Argentina.
Website: www.gatla.org.ar
Also known as: GBECP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Thoracic Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Lung
Audience: Investigators
Languages: pt
Mission: Coordinating lung cancer research in Brazil.
Website: www.gbecp.org.br
Also known as: EVA|Grupo EVA
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Gynecologic Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: pt
Mission: Coordinating gynaecologic cancer research and treatment protocols in Brazil.
Website: www.egg-brasil.org
Also known as: GELL
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Lymphoma|Blood Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: es|pt
Mission: Coordinating lymphoma research across Latin America.
Website: www.gelldx.org
Also known as: Hospital de Câncer de Barretos
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Prevention, Research
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: pt
Mission: Providing free cancer treatment and running one of the largest cancer prevention programmes in Brazil.
Website: hospitaldeamor.com.br
Renamed from Hospital de Câncer de Barretos. Treats a very large share of Brazilian public-system cancer patients free of charge. Replaces a dead-linked record.
Also known as: INCAN Guatemala
Locale: LATAM
Country: Guatemala
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: es
Mission: Guatemala's national cancer institute.
Website: www.incan.org.gt
Acronym collides with Mexico's Instituto Nacional de Cancerología — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: INCA
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Policy, Treatment, Research
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health System, Clinicians
Languages: pt
Mission: Brazil's national cancer institute, coordinating national cancer control policy, treatment and research.
Website: www.gov.br
Under the Ministry of Health. Publishes Brazilian cancer incidence estimates. Replaces a dead-linked record.
Also known as: INCan
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Cancer Institute
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Education
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: es
Mission: Mexico's national cancer institute and reference body for cancer, providing specialised care to patients without social security coverage.
Website: www.incan.salud.gob.mx
Live site listed this with a dead link. Decentralised body under the Secretariat of Health. Leading centre for bone marrow transplant in Mexico.
Locale: LATAM
Country: Bolivia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: es
Mission: Bolivia's national cancer treatment institute.
Website: www.inc.gob.bo
Also known as: INC Colombia
Locale: LATAM
Country: Colombia
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Policy, Treatment, Research
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health System, Clinicians
Languages: es
Mission: Colombia's national cancer institute, coordinating cancer control policy, treatment and research.
Website: www.cancer.gov.co
Replaces a dead-linked record.
Locale: LATAM
Country: Costa Rica
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: es
Mission: Costa Rica's national cancer treatment centre.
Website: www.hospitalmexico.sa.cr
Locale: LATAM
Country: Venezuela
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: es
Mission: Venezuela's principal public cancer treatment institute.
Website: www.incanven.gob.ve
Also known as: INEN
Locale: LATAM
Country: Peru
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: es
Mission: Peru's national cancer institute and the principal route to cancer treatment for most Peruvians.
Website: portal.inen.sld.pe
Replaces a dead-linked record; the live entry had encoding damage in the name.
Also known as: INC Argentina
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Policy, Research, Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health System, Clinicians
Languages: es
Mission: Argentina's national cancer institute, setting cancer control policy and standards.
Website: www.argentina.gob.ar
Under the Ministry of Health. Replaces a dead-linked record.
Also known as: INCA Uruguay
Locale: LATAM
Country: Uruguay
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Treatment, Policy, Research
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Health System
Languages: es
Mission: Uruguay's national cancer institute, coordinating treatment and cancer control policy.
Website: www.inca.gub.uy
Acronym collides with Brazil's Instituto Nacional de Câncer — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: ION
Locale: LATAM
Country: Panama
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: es
Mission: Panama's national cancer treatment institute.
Website: www.ion.gob.pa
Also known as: LACOG
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: pt|es|en
Mission: Conducting collaborative cancer clinical research across Latin America.
Website: lacog.org.br
Operates across Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Uruguay.
Also known as: PINDA
Locale: LATAM
Country: Chile
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Chile's national paediatric cancer treatment programme, coordinating protocols nationwide.
Website: www.pinda.cl
A national protocol programme rather than a membership society — a model used across several Latin American countries.
Also known as: SAC
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing cancer research and clinical practice in Argentina.
Website: www.socargcancer.org.ar
Also known as: SAH|Argentine Society of Hematology
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Hematology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Hematologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing haematology practice, education and research in Argentina.
Website: sah.org.ar
Publishes Argentine haematology treatment guidelines.
Also known as: SAMCP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice in Argentina.
Website: www.samcp.org.ar
Also known as: SAOP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology practice in Argentina.
Website: www.saop.org.ar
Also known as: SAP Patología
Locale: LATAM
Country: Argentina
Directory category: National - Pathology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing pathology practice in Argentina.
Website: www.sap.org.ar
Acronym collides with the Argentine paediatric society — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: SBO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Bolivia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Bolivia.
Website: www.sbo.org.bo
Also known as: SCHAP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Chile
Directory category: National - Pathology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing pathology practice in Chile.
Website: www.sociedadanatomiapatologica.cl
Also known as: SOCHICAN
Locale: LATAM
Country: Chile
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing cancer research and clinical practice in Chile.
Website: www.cancerologia.cl
Also known as: SOCHIHEM
Locale: LATAM
Country: Chile
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing haematology practice and research in Chile.
Website: www.sochihem.cl
Also known as: SOCHOP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Chile
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology practice in Chile.
Website: www.sochop.cl
Also known as: SOCHARO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Chile
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy practice in Chile.
Website: www.socharo.cl
Also known as: SOCOLPAT
Locale: LATAM
Country: Colombia
Directory category: National - Pathology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing pathology practice in Colombia.
Website: www.socolpat.org
Also known as: SOMEPU
Locale: LATAM
Country: Uruguay
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Oncologists, Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing medical and paediatric oncology practice in Uruguay.
Website: www.somepu.org
NOT PRESENT on the live directory. Confirmed as a partner society of the Interamerican Oncology Conferences. Confirm URL before publishing.
Also known as: SOQM
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Certification
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists, Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Promoting cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment through surgical oncology practice in Mexico.
Website: soqmexico.org
NOT PRESENT on the live directory — new record. Works on standardising surgical oncology practice and certification in Mexico.
Also known as: SDO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Dominican Republic
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in the Dominican Republic.
Website: www.sdo.org.do
Also known as: SEO Ecuador
Locale: LATAM
Country: Ecuador
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Ecuador.
Website: www.soecuoncologia.org
Also known as: SLAOP
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: es|pt
Mission: Coordinating paediatric oncology practice and protocols across Latin America.
Website: siop-latinamerica.org
Also known as: SLACOM
Locale: LATAM
Directory category: Regional - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Advocacy, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: es|pt|en
Mission: Uniting medical oncologists across Latin America and the Caribbean to improve cancer care.
Website: slacom.org
Regional body spanning Latin America and the Caribbean. Member list is a discovery index for national societies.
Also known as: SMM
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Breast
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Breast Specialists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing breast disease diagnosis and treatment in Mexico.
Website: www.smastologia.org.mx
Also known as: SMeO|Mexican Society of Oncology|SMEOMX
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: A non-profit association promoting scientific advances and the teaching of oncology in all its branches at the highest academic level, addressing the specialisation needs of Mexican public health.
Website: www.smeo.org.mx
Publishes Gaceta Mexicana de Oncología (GAMO), an open-access double-blind peer-reviewed quarterly, as its official scientific organ. Runs the annual Congreso Nacional de Oncología — the 44th National and 13th International Congress is scheduled for Guadalajara, November 2026. Works to ensure oncology is practised only by certified specialists, alongside the Consejo Mexicano de Oncología.
Also known as: AMOHP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology practice in Mexico.
Website: www.amohp.org.mx
Also known as: SMR
Locale: LATAM
Country: Mexico
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy practice in Mexico.
Website: www.smrmexico.org.mx
Also known as: SPO Panama
Locale: LATAM
Country: Panama
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Panama.
Website: www.spo.org.pa
Also known as: SPO Paraguay
Locale: LATAM
Country: Paraguay
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Paraguay.
Website: www.spo.org.py
Also known as: SPC
Locale: LATAM
Country: Peru
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing cancer research and clinical practice in Peru.
Website: www.spcancerologia.org
Also known as: SPOM
Locale: LATAM
Country: Peru
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Peru.
Website: www.spom.pe
Confirmed as a partner society of the Interamerican Oncology Conferences. Replaces a dead-linked record.
Also known as: SUO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Uruguay
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Uruguay.
Website: www.suo.org.uy
Also known as: SVO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Venezuela
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology practice, education and research in Venezuela.
Website: www.oncologia.org.ve
URL confirmed from the masthead of Revista Venezolana de Oncologia, its official journal.
Also known as: SBCO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice and training in Brazil.
Website: www.sbco.org.br
Replaces a dead-linked record.
Also known as: ANCP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice in Brazil.
Website: www.paliativo.org.br
Also known as: SBEO
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice in Brazil.
Website: www.sbeo.org.br
Also known as: SBM
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Breast
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Breast Specialists
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing breast disease diagnosis and treatment in Brazil.
Website: www.sbmastologia.com.br
Mastology is a recognised specialty in Brazil, distinct from general surgery.
Also known as: SBOC|Brazilian Society of Clinical Oncology
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice and access to treatment across Brazil.
Website: sboc.org.br
Brazil's principal medical oncology society. Publishes national treatment guidelines.
Also known as: SOBOPE
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology practice and treatment protocols in Brazil.
Website: www.sobope.org.br
Also known as: SBP
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Pathology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing pathology practice and diagnostic standards in Brazil.
Website: www.sbp.org.br
Also known as: SBRT|Brazilian Society of Radiotherapy
Locale: LATAM
Country: Brazil
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy practice and standards in Brazil.
Website: sbter.org.br
Also known as: SOLCA
Locale: LATAM
Country: Ecuador
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: es
Mission: Ecuador's principal cancer treatment and research institution.
Website: www.solca.med.ec
Founded 1951. Runs hospitals with radiotherapy and surgical departments across Ecuador.
Also known as: Cancer Institute WIA
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|ta
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in India. Cancer Institute WIA combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cancerinstitutewia.in
Founded 1954. One of India's oldest cancer centres.
Also known as: ACC Japan
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ja
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Japan. ACC Japan combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.pref.aichi.jp
Also known as: IRCH AIIMS
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|hi
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in India. IRCH AIIMS combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.aiims.edu
Also known as: Asan
Locale: APAC
Country: South Korea
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ko|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in South Korea. Asan combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.amc.seoul.kr
Also known as: APBMT
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: Regional - Transplant/Cell Therapy
Primary function: Registry, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Transplant Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation across the Asia-Pacific region.
Website: www.apbmt.org
Live directory listed this twice under slightly different names. Consolidated into one record here.
Also known as: AOS
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: Regional - Umbrella
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing multidisciplinary oncology practice, education and research across Asia.
Website: www.aos-asia.org
One of the few genuinely verifiable pan-Asian bodies. The live directory listed several invented .asia domains alongside it.
Also known as: APASL
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: Regional - Liver
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Liver
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Hepatologists, Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing liver disease research and practice across the Asia-Pacific, including liver cancer.
Website: www.apasl.info
Its hepatocellular carcinoma guidelines are the Asia-Pacific reference standard.
Also known as: APOCP
Locale: APAC
Country: Thailand
Directory category: Regional - Prevention
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Prevention Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing cancer prevention research and practice across the Asia-Pacific region.
Website: apocp.info
Publishes the Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: ASNO
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: Regional - Neuro - Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Brain & CNS
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing neuro-oncology practice and research across the Asia-Pacific.
Website: www.aspno.org
Also known as: ASGO
Locale: APAC
Country: South Korea
Directory category: Regional - Gynecologic Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing gynaecologic oncology practice across Asia.
Website: www.asgo.or.kr
Also known as: AROI
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en|hi
Mission: Promoting excellence in radiation oncology practice and research in India.
Website: www.aroi.in
Locale: APAC
Country: New Zealand
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|mi
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in New Zealand. Auckland City Hospital — Cancer and Blood Service combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.healthpoint.co.nz
Also known as: AGITG
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Gastrointestinal|Colorectal|Pancreatic|Esophageal
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting collaborative gastrointestinal cancer clinical trials across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: gicancer.org.au
Also known as: ALLG
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting collaborative blood cancer clinical trials across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: www.allg.org.au
A genuine cooperative group — the Australasian equivalent of the US NCTN groups.
Also known as: ASBD Australia
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Breast
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing multidisciplinary breast disease care across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: www.asbd.org.au
Acronym collides with the American Society of Breast Disease — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: ASID
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Infectious Disease Specialists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing infection management in immunocompromised cancer patients.
Website: www.asid.net.au
Febrile neutropenia guidance is a significant supportive care need.
Also known as: ANZSA
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: Regional - Sarcoma
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Sarcoma|Bone
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing sarcoma research, education and clinical care across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: sarcoma.org.au
The live directory listed the Australian Sarcoma Study Group separately with the same URL — consolidated here.
Also known as: ANZGOG
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting collaborative gynaecological cancer clinical trials across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: www.anzgog.org.au
The live directory pointed its Asia-Pacific Gynecologic Oncology Trials Group record at this organisation's website — that record has been dropped as a duplicate.
Also known as: ANZCHOG
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating paediatric cancer treatment protocols and trials across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: www.anzchog.org
Also known as: ANZUP
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Prostate|Bladder|Kidney|Testicular
Audience: Urologists, Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting collaborative urogenital cancer clinical trials across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: anzup.org.au
Also known as: BCS
Locale: APAC
Country: Bangladesh
Directory category: National - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Education
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: bn|en
Mission: Coordinating cancer control, awareness and professional education in Bangladesh.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: BSMPO
Locale: APAC
Country: Bangladesh
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: bn|en
Mission: Advancing medical and paediatric oncology practice in Bangladesh.
Website: www.bsmpo.org
Also known as: BCT
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Breast
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting collaborative breast cancer clinical trials across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: www.breastcancertrials.org.au
Confirm primary URL.
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Primary function: Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Producing Australia's national evidence-based cancer treatment and screening guidelines.
Website: www.cancer.org.au
Australia's national cancer guidelines are developed through this wiki-based platform, jointly with COSA.
Also known as: JFCR
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ja
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Japan. JFCR combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.jfcr.or.jp
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Policy, Research, Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health System, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: New South Wales's cancer control agency, setting standards and publishing treatment guidance.
Website: www.cancer.nsw.gov.au
Publishes eviQ, a free evidence-based cancer treatment protocol resource used internationally.
Also known as: National Cancer Center China|CICAMS
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: zh|en
Mission: China's national cancer centre and principal cancer research and treatment institution.
Website: www.cicams.ac.cn
Publishes Chinese national cancer statistics.
Also known as: CACA
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research, Standards
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists, Researchers
Languages: zh
Mission: China's principal national cancer association, coordinating cancer control, research and professional standards.
Website: www.caca.org.cn
Founded 1984. Runs disease-specific committees and a patient rehabilitation network.
Also known as: CSCO
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: zh|en
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice, education and research in China.
Website: www.csco.org.cn
Publishes the CSCO Guidelines, the reference standard for cancer treatment in China. Removed from the advocacy directory as a clinician body; belongs here.
Also known as: CSH China
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: zh
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in China.
Website: www.csh.org.cn
Acronym collides with the Korean Society of Hematology — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: CSPO
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: zh
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology practice and research in China.
Website: www.cspo.org.cn
Removed from the advocacy directory as a clinician body; belongs here.
Also known as: CSRO
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: zh
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in China.
Website: www.csro.org.cn
Also known as: CSSO China
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: zh
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice in China.
Website: www.csso.org.cn
Acronym collides with the Canadian Society of Surgical Oncology — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: Lifehouse
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Australia. Lifehouse combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.mylifehouse.org.au
Also known as: Chulabhorn
Locale: APAC
Country: Thailand
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: th|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Thailand. Chulabhorn combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.chulabhornhospital.com
Also known as: COSA
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Australia's peak multidisciplinary body for health professionals working in cancer.
Website: www.cosa.org.au
Multidisciplinary rather than physician-only. Co-publishes Australian cancer guidelines with Cancer Council.
Also known as: RS Kanker Dharmais
Locale: APAC
Country: Indonesia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: id
Mission: Indonesia's national cancer centre.
Website: www.dharmais.co.id
Also known as: FARO
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: Regional - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Federating Asian radiation oncology societies.
Website: www.faro-asia.org
Also known as: FUSCC
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: zh|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in China. FUSCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.shca.org.cn
Also known as: HSANZ
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing haematology practice across Australia and New Zealand.
Website: www.hsanz.org.au
Also known as: HKCTS
Locale: APAC
Country: Hong Kong
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: zh|en
Mission: Advancing cancer therapy practice in Hong Kong.
Website: www.hkcts.org
ESMO national society.
Also known as: HKSCO
Locale: APAC
Country: Hong Kong
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: zh|en
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice in Hong Kong.
Website: www.hksco.org
Also known as: HKSH
Locale: APAC
Country: Hong Kong
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: zh|en
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in Hong Kong.
Website: www.hksh.org.hk
Also known as: IASO
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice and training in India.
Website: www.iaso.org.in
Also known as: ICC
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Umbrella
Primary function: Education, Convening
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Convening India's oncology professional societies.
Website: www.indiancancercongress.org
Joint congress of the four principal Indian oncology societies.
Also known as: ICON
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating collaborative cancer clinical research across India.
Website: www.icon.org.in
Also known as: ISHBT
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing haematology and transfusion medicine in India.
Website: www.ishbt.com
Also known as: ISMPO
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists, Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en|hi
Mission: Advancing medical and paediatric oncology practice, education and research in India.
Website: www.ismpo.org
ESMO national society. Publishes Indian consensus treatment guidelines.
Also known as: ISNO
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Neuro - Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Brain & CNS
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing neuro-oncology practice in India.
Website: www.isno.in
Also known as: ISO
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in India.
Website: www.indiansocietyofoncology.org
Also known as: ISON
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: en|hi
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice in India.
Website: www.ison.org.in
Also known as: PORI
Locale: APAC
Country: Indonesia
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: id
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in Indonesia.
Website: www.pori.or.id
Also known as: ISHMO|PERHOMPEDIN
Locale: APAC
Country: Indonesia
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Blood Cancers
Audience: Haematologists, Oncologists
Languages: id
Mission: Advancing haematology and medical oncology practice in Indonesia.
Website: www.perhompedin.org
ESMO national society.
Also known as: ICCR
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: Global - Pathology
Primary function: Standards
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Developing internationally standardised cancer pathology reporting datasets.
Website: www.iccr-cancer.org
Its datasets are adopted by the College of American Pathologists, the Royal College of Pathologists and others — structured pathology reporting is increasingly required for trial eligibility.
Also known as: IGCA
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: Global - Gastrointestinal
Primary function: Guidelines, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gastrointestinal
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing gastric cancer research, treatment and international collaboration.
Website: www.igca.info
Gastric cancer incidence is concentrated in East Asia, and this body reflects that.
Also known as: JASTRO
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: ja
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice and research in Japan.
Website: www.jastro.or.jp
Also known as: JSCO
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ja|en
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice, education and research in Japan.
Website: www.jsco.or.jp
Distinct from JSMO. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: JSH
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: ja
Mission: Advancing haematology practice and research in Japan.
Website: www.jshem.or.jp
Also known as: JSMO|日本臨床腫瘍学会
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: ja|en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice, education and research in Japan.
Website: www.jsmo.or.jp
Co-owner of Annals of Oncology with ESMO since 2008 — the only non-European society in that role. Runs joint symposia with the Korean Society of Medical Oncology.
Also known as: JASPO
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Pharmacists
Languages: ja
Mission: Advancing oncology pharmacy practice in Japan.
Website: www.jaspo-oncology.org
Also known as: JSPHO
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: ja
Mission: Advancing paediatric haematology and oncology practice in Japan.
Website: www.jspho.jp
Also known as: JSSO
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: ja
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice in Japan.
Website: www.jsso.or.jp
Also known as: Kidwai
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|kn
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in India. Kidwai combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: kidwai.karnataka.gov.in
Also known as: KCA
Locale: APAC
Country: South Korea
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists, Researchers
Languages: ko|en
Mission: Advancing cancer research and clinical practice in Korea.
Website: www.cancer.or.kr
Also known as: KOSRO
Locale: APAC
Country: South Korea
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: ko
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in Korea.
Website: www.kosro.or.kr
Also known as: KSH
Locale: APAC
Country: South Korea
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: ko
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in Korea.
Website: www.hematology.or.kr
Also known as: KSMO|대한종양내과학회
Locale: APAC
Country: South Korea
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: ko|en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice, education and research in Korea.
Website: eng.ksmo.or.kr
ESMO national society and UICC member. Runs an annual international conference.
Also known as: MOS
Locale: APAC
Country: Malaysia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ms|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in Malaysia.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: MSH
Locale: APAC
Country: Malaysia
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: ms|en
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in Malaysia.
Website: www.msh.org.my
Also known as: MSRO
Locale: APAC
Country: Malaysia
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: ms|en
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in Malaysia.
Website: www.msro.org.my
Also known as: MOGA
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Representing medical oncologists in Australia and advancing standards of cancer care.
Website: www.moga.org.au
URL confirmed via the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology partner listing.
Also known as: NCC Japan
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Policy
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ja|en
Mission: Japan's national cancer centre, coordinating treatment, research and national cancer control policy.
Website: www.ncc.go.jp
Publishes Japanese national cancer statistics and coordinates the designated cancer care hospital network.
Also known as: NCC Korea
Locale: APAC
Country: South Korea
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Policy
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ko|en
Mission: Korea's national cancer centre, coordinating treatment, research and national cancer control.
Website: ncc.re.kr
Also known as: NCCS
Locale: APAC
Country: Singapore
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Singapore's national cancer centre, providing treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.nccs.com.sg
Also known as: NCI Thailand
Locale: APAC
Country: Thailand
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Policy
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Health System
Languages: th|en
Mission: Thailand's national cancer institute, coordinating treatment, research and cancer control policy.
Website: www.nci.go.th
Also known as: NESON
Locale: APAC
Country: Nepal
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ne|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Nepal.
Website: www.nesonepal.org
Also known as: NZSO
Locale: APAC
Country: New Zealand
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en|mi
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in New Zealand.
Website: www.nzso.org.nz
Also known as: OICI
Locale: APAC
Country: Japan
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ja
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Japan. OICI combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: oici.jp
Also known as: PSCO
Locale: APAC
Country: Pakistan
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ur|en
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice in Pakistan.
Website: www.psco.org.pk
Also known as: PCA
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Standards, Advocacy
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice, standards and policy across Australia.
Website: palliativecare.org.au
Also known as: PHO Chapter IAP
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing paediatric haematology and oncology practice in India.
Website: www.phoindia.org
Also known as: Peter Mac
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Australia. Peter Mac combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.petermac.org
Australia's only public hospital dedicated solely to cancer.
Also known as: PBAC
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Primary function: HTA
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Payers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advising on which medicines are subsidised under Australia's Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme.
Website: www.pbs.gov.au
Also known as: PGH Cancer
Locale: APAC
Country: Philippines
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|tl
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Philippines. PGH Cancer combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.pgh.gov.ph
Also known as: PROS
Locale: APAC
Country: Philippines
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en|tl
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in the Philippines.
Website: www.pros.org.ph
Also known as: PSMO
Locale: APAC
Country: Philippines
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: en|tl
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in the Philippines.
Website: www.psmo.org.ph
Also known as: RANZCR
Locale: APAC
Country: Australia
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Standards, Certification, Guidelines
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Setting standards, training and certification for radiation oncology in Australia and New Zealand.
Website: www.ranzcr.com
Also known as: SMC
Locale: APAC
Country: South Korea
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ko|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in South Korea. SMC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.samsunghospital.com
Also known as: SKMCH&RC
Locale: APAC
Country: Pakistan
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ur|en
Mission: Providing comprehensive cancer care in Pakistan, free of charge to patients unable to pay.
Website: shaukatkhanum.org.pk
Facilities in Lahore, Peshawar and Karachi. One of the largest providers of free cancer treatment in South Asia.
Also known as: SSH Singapore
Locale: APAC
Country: Singapore
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in Singapore.
Website: www.ssh.org.sg
Acronym collides with the Saudi Society of Hematology — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: SSO Singapore
Locale: APAC
Country: Singapore
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in Singapore.
Website: www.sso.org.sg
Acronym collides with the US Society of Surgical Oncology — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: SLCO
Locale: APAC
Country: Sri Lanka
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: si|ta|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and training in Sri Lanka.
Website: www.slco.lk
Also known as: SYSUCC
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: zh|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in China. SYSUCC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.sysucc.org.cn
One of China's largest cancer centres. Strong nasopharyngeal carcinoma programme.
Also known as: TOS
Locale: APAC
Country: Taiwan
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: zh
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in Taiwan.
Website: www.oncology.org.tw
Also known as: TSRO
Locale: APAC
Country: Taiwan
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: zh
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in Taiwan.
Website: www.tsro.org.tw
Also known as: TMC|Tata Memorial Hospital
Locale: APAC
Country: India
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training, Guidelines
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|hi|mr
Mission: India's principal cancer treatment, research and training centre, treating patients from across South Asia.
Website: tmc.gov.in
Government-aided. Publishes evidence-based management guidelines used across India. Most Indian oncology organisations work alongside or refer into Tata Memorial.
Also known as: TSCO
Locale: APAC
Country: Thailand
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: th
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice in Thailand.
Website: www.thaisco.org
Also known as: THASTRO
Locale: APAC
Country: Thailand
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: th
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in Thailand.
Website: www.thastro.org
Also known as: TMUCIH
Locale: APAC
Country: China
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: zh
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in China. TMUCIH combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.tjmuch.com
Also known as: UMMC
Locale: APAC
Country: Malaysia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ms|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Malaysia. UMMC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.ummc.edu.my
Also known as: Bệnh viện K|K Hospital
Locale: APAC
Country: Vietnam
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: vi
Mission: Vietnam's national cancer hospital and principal treatment centre.
Website: benhvienk.vn
Also known as: VCA
Locale: APAC
Country: Vietnam
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: vi
Mission: Advancing cancer care and research in Vietnam.
Website: www.vinacancer.org
Also known as: AGO
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Gynecologic Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Breast|Cervical
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: de
Mission: Coordinating gynaecological oncology research and guidelines in Germany.
Website: www.ago-online.de
Its breast and ovarian cancer recommendations are updated annually and widely used in German-speaking Europe.
Also known as: AIO
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: de
Mission: Coordinating medical oncology clinical research in Germany.
Website: www.aio-portal.de
Operates within the German Cancer Society.
Also known as: ASPIC
Locale: Europe
Country: Portugal
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing cancer research in Portugal.
Website: www.aspic.pt
Also known as: AFIC
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: fr
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice in France.
Website: www.afic-asso.fr
Also known as: AFSOS
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: fr
Mission: Advancing supportive care in oncology across the French-speaking world.
Website: www.afsos.org
Publishes French-language supportive care guidance used across francophone Europe and Africa.
Also known as: ABS
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Breast Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing breast surgical practice and standards in the United Kingdom.
Website: associationofbreastsurgery.org.uk
Also known as: ACP
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Representing medical oncologists in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.cancerphysicians.org.uk
Locale: Europe
Country: Ireland
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Representing cancer physicians in Ireland.
Website: www.cancerphysicians.ie
Also known as: ACPGBI
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Colorectal
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Colorectal Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing colorectal surgical practice across Great Britain and Ireland.
Website: www.acpgbi.org.uk
Also known as: ECL
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Prevention
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: National Cancer Leagues
Languages: en
Mission: A pan-European umbrella of 30 national and regional cancer societies working on prevention, tobacco control, access to medicines and patient support.
Website: www.cancer.eu
Cross-listed in the advocacy directory. Its 30 member leagues are national bodies serving both professionals and patients.
Also known as: AUGIS
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Esophageal|Gastrointestinal
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Surgeons
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing upper gastrointestinal surgical practice in Great Britain and Ireland.
Website: www.augis.org
Also known as: AIEOP
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: it
Mission: Advancing paediatric haematology and oncology practice in Italy.
Website: www.aieop.org
Runs Italian national paediatric cancer treatment protocols.
Also known as: AIOM|Italian Association of Medical Oncology
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: it|en
Mission: Bringing together medical oncology practitioners to advance clinical, experimental and social care, and to promote prevention, research and quality of oncological care in Italy.
Website: www.aiom.it
Founded in Milan on 7 November 1973 by 20 founding members. Publishes the AIOM Guidelines, position papers, and a register of ongoing clinical trials in Italy. UICC full member since 1981. Guideline output spans ovarian and pancreatic cancer among others.
Also known as: AIRO
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: it
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy and clinical oncology practice in Italy.
Website: www.radioterapiaitalia.it
Also known as: AIIAO
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: it
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice in Italy.
Website: www.aiiao.it
Also known as: ÖGRO
Locale: Europe
Country: Austria
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in Austria.
Website: www.oegro.com
Also known as: BOCOC
Locale: Europe
Country: Cyprus
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: el|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Cyprus. BOCOC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.bococ.org.cy
Also known as: Beatson
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in United Kingdom. Beatson combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.nhsggc.scot
Scotland's largest cancer centre.
Also known as: BHS
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: nl|fr|en
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in Belgium.
Website: www.bhs.be
Also known as: BeSTRO
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: nl|fr
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy practice in Belgium.
Website: www.bevrobestro.be
Also known as: BSMO
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: nl|fr|en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Belgium.
Website: www.bsmo.be
Also known as: BSSO
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: nl|fr
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice in Belgium.
Website: www.bsso.be
Also known as: BIG
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Global - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Breast
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: A global network of academic breast cancer research groups running large international trials.
Website: www.bigagainstbreastcancer.org
Runs practice-changing trials such as HERA and MINDACT. The academic counterweight to industry-sponsored breast trials.
Also known as: BAHNO
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Head & Neck
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Head & Neck|Oral
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing head and neck cancer care in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.bahno.org.uk
Also known as: BASO
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice and standards in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.baso.org.uk
Also known as: BAUS
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Prostate|Bladder|Kidney|Testicular
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Urologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing urological surgery practice and standards in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.baus.org.uk
Also known as: BGCS
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Gynecologic Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing gynaecological cancer care and guidelines in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.bgcs.org.uk
Publishes UK gynaecological cancer management guidelines.
Also known as: BIR
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiologists, Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing radiology, radiation oncology and medical imaging in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.bir.org.uk
Also known as: BNOS
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Neuro - Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Brain & CNS
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing brain tumour research and care in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.bnos.org.uk
Also known as: BOPA
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncology Pharmacists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology pharmacy practice and safe use of cancer medicines in the UK.
Website: www.bopa.org.uk
Also known as: BSG Sarcoma
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Sarcoma
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Sarcoma|Bone
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing sarcoma care and guidelines in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.britishsarcomagroup.org.uk
Acronym collides with the British Society for Haematology usage — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: BSH
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing haematology practice, research and education in the United Kingdom.
Website: b-s-h.org.uk
Its guidelines are the UK reference standard for blood cancer management.
Also known as: BTOG
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Thoracic Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Lung
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing lung cancer research and multidisciplinary care in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.btog.org
Also known as: BSMO Bulgaria
Locale: Europe
Country: Bulgaria
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: bg
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Bulgaria.
Website: www.bsmo.bg
Acronym collides with the Belgian Society of Medical Oncology — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: CCE
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: Regional - Cancer Research
Primary function: Research, Clinical Trials
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Cancer Centres, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A consortium of leading European comprehensive cancer centres running joint translational research.
Website: www.cancercoreeurope.eu
Members include Gustave Roussy, Karolinska, NKI, DKFZ, Cambridge, VHIO and NKI. Runs the Basket of Baskets trial.
Also known as: CPE
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: Regional - Prevention
Primary function: Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A consortium of European institutions coordinating cancer prevention research.
Website: cancerpreventioneurope.iarc.fr
Coordinated by IARC.
Also known as: CRCTU
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Designing and running cancer clinical trials across the UK.
Website: www.birmingham.ac.uk
Also known as: CLB
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: fr
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in France. CLB combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.centreleonberard.fr
Also known as: CNIO
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: es|en
Mission: A national cancer research centre in Spain. CNIO combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cnio.es
Spain's national cancer research centre. Research rather than treatment.
Also known as: ČOS|Czech Society for Oncology
Locale: Europe
Country: Czechia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: cs
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and guidelines in Czechia.
Website: www.linkos.cz
Publishes the Modrá kniha, the Czech national cancer treatment guidelines.
Also known as: Champalimaud
Locale: Europe
Country: Portugal
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: pt|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Portugal. Champalimaud combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.fchampalimaud.org
Privately endowed centre combining cancer treatment with neuroscience research.
Also known as: CCCC Berlin
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: de|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Germany. CCCC Berlin combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: cccc.charite.de
Also known as: CCLG
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating childhood cancer treatment protocols and research across the United Kingdom.
Website: www.cclg.org.uk
Runs UK national paediatric cancer treatment protocols and publishes family information. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: HDIO
Locale: Europe
Country: Croatia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: hr
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Croatia.
Website: www.hdio.hr
Also known as: DMCG
Locale: Europe
Country: Denmark
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Primary function: Guidelines, Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: da
Mission: Setting national multidisciplinary treatment guidelines for cancer in Denmark.
Website: www.dmcg.dk
Denmark's guideline architecture is unusually centralised — a single body covers all tumour types.
Also known as: DSKO
Locale: Europe
Country: Denmark
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: da
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice in Denmark.
Website: www.dsko.org
Also known as: DGAV
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gastrointestinal|Colorectal|Liver|Pancreatic
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology within general and visceral surgery in Germany.
Website: www.dgav.de
Also known as: DGHO|German Society for Haematology and Medical Oncology
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Blood Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists, Medical Oncologists
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing haematology and medical oncology practice, research and training in Germany.
Website: www.dgho.de
ESMO national society. Publishes the Onkopedia guidelines, widely used across German-speaking Europe.
Also known as: DGOP
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncology Pharmacists
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing oncology pharmacy practice and standards in Germany.
Website: www.dgop.org
Co-developed the QuapoS quality standard now used across Europe.
Also known as: DGP
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing palliative medicine practice in Germany.
Website: www.dgpalliativmedizin.de
Also known as: DEGRO
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice and research in Germany.
Website: www.degro.org
Also known as: DKG|German Cancer Society
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Certification, Education
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: de
Mission: Germany's principal scientific oncology society, setting treatment guidelines and certifying cancer centres.
Website: www.krebsgesellschaft.de
Runs the German cancer centre certification programme and co-produces the S3 treatment guidelines.
Also known as: DCCG
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Colorectal
Audience: Investigators
Languages: nl
Mission: Conducting colorectal cancer clinical trials in the Netherlands.
Website: www.dccg.nl
Also known as: Erasmus MC
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: nl|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Netherlands. Erasmus MC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.erasmusmc.nl
Also known as: EOÜ
Locale: Europe
Country: Estonia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: et
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Estonia.
Website: www.onkoloogia.ee
ESMO national society.
Also known as: EACR
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Regional - Cancer Research
Primary function: Research, Education
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Cancer Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing cancer research across Europe through meetings, training and support for early-career researchers.
Website: www.eacr.org
The European counterpart to AACR.
Also known as: EAPC
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Advocacy
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice, research and policy across Europe.
Website: eapcnet.eu
Publishes European palliative care guidance including on opioid use in cancer pain.
Also known as: EASL
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Regional - Liver
Primary function: Guidelines, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Liver
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Hepatologists, Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing liver disease research and clinical practice across Europe, including hepatocellular carcinoma.
Website: easl.eu
Its hepatocellular carcinoma guidelines are the European reference standard.
Also known as: EADO
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: Regional - Melanoma & Skin
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Melanoma & Skin
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Dermatologists, Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers across Europe.
Website: www.eado.org
Co-publishes European melanoma guidelines with ESMO and EORTC.
Also known as: EAHP
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Pharmacy
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Hospital Pharmacists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing hospital pharmacy practice across Europe, including oncology pharmacy.
Website: www.eahp.eu
Also known as: EANO
Locale: Europe
Country: Austria
Directory category: Regional - Neuro - Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Brain & CNS
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the study and treatment of brain and central nervous system tumours across Europe.
Website: www.eano.eu
Publishes European guidelines for glioma and other CNS tumours.
Also known as: EANM
Locale: Europe
Country: Austria
Directory category: Regional - Imaging
Primary function: Guidelines, Standards, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: Prostate|Neuroendocrine|All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Nuclear Medicine Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing nuclear medicine and molecular imaging practice across Europe.
Website: www.eanm.org
Publishes procedure guidelines for PET imaging and radioligand therapy — central to theranostics.
Also known as: EAU
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: Regional - Urology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: Prostate|Bladder|Kidney|Testicular
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Urologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing urological practice, education and research across Europe.
Website: uroweb.org
Its guidelines are the European reference standard for urological cancers, updated annually.
Also known as: ECO|ECCO
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Policy
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Bringing together oncology professionals and patients to improve cancer outcomes across Europe.
Website: www.europeancancer.org
Multi-professional umbrella spanning clinicians, researchers and patient advocates. Formerly ECCO. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: RCE
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Rare Cancers
Primary function: Policy, Education
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: Rare Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: A multi-stakeholder partnership working to improve outcomes for people with rare cancers in Europe.
Website: www.rarecancerseurope.org
Rare cancers account for around a fifth of all cancer diagnoses in Europe but have markedly worse outcomes.
Also known as: ECRIN
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: Regional - Cancer Research
Primary function: Research Infrastructure
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators, Sponsors
Languages: en
Mission: Supporting multinational academic clinical trials across Europe.
Website: www.ecrin.org
Provides the operational infrastructure for cross-border academic trials in Europe.
Also known as: EFOMP
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: Regional - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Representing medical physics organisations across Europe and setting practice standards.
Website: www.efomp.org
Also known as: EHNS
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Head & Neck
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Head & Neck|Oral
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing head and neck cancer research, treatment and education across Europe.
Website: www.ehns.org
Runs the Make Sense campaign on head and neck cancer awareness.
Also known as: EHA
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: Regional - Hematology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing haematology research, education and clinical practice across Europe.
Website: www.ehaweb.org
The European counterpart to ASH. Publishes HemaSphere and European haematology guidelines.
Also known as: IEO|Istituto Europeo di Oncologia
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: it|en
Mission: Implementing an innovative model for health and advanced research in international oncology, from basic laboratory research through to clinical care.
Website: www.ieo.it
Milan-based. Confirm primary URL before publishing.
Also known as: ELN
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: Regional - Guidelines
Primary function: Guidelines, Research
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: Leukemia|Blood Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A European network producing consensus recommendations for the diagnosis and management of leukaemias.
Website: www.leukemia-net.org
The ELN recommendations are the reference standard for acute myeloid leukaemia risk stratification worldwide.
Also known as: EMA
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: Global - Regulatory
Primary function: Regulation, Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Regulators, Industry
Languages: en
Mission: The European Union's medicines regulator, assessing and authorising cancer therapies.
Website: www.ema.europa.eu
Publishes scientific guidelines on oncology drug development. Directly relevant to regulatory strategy.
Also known as: EMN
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Investigators, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating myeloma research and treatment guidance across Europe.
Website: www.myelomanetwork.eu
Also known as: ENCR
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: Regional - Registry & Data
Primary function: Standards, Surveillance
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Registry Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Improving the quality and comparability of cancer registry data across Europe.
Website: www.encr.eu
The European counterpart to NAACCR. Sets recording and reporting standards for European cancer registries.
Also known as: ENETS
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: Regional - Neuroendocrine
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Neuroendocrine
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the diagnosis and treatment of neuroendocrine tumours across Europe.
Website: www.enets.org
Publishes the European consensus guidelines for neuroendocrine tumours and accredits Centres of Excellence.
Also known as: EONS
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Standards, Advocacy
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Cancer Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing cancer nursing practice, education and research across Europe.
Website: www.cancernurse.eu
The European counterpart to the Oncology Nursing Society. Publishes the Cancer Nursing Education Framework.
Also known as: EORTC
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators, Trial Sites
Languages: en
Mission: Europe's leading multidisciplinary cancer clinical research organisation, uniting research experts worldwide to improve survival and quality of life.
Website: www.eortc.org
The European counterpart to the US NCTN cooperative groups. Name gives no indication it is a trials network.
Also known as: EORTC STBSG
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Sarcoma|Bone
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting European clinical trials in soft tissue and bone sarcoma.
Website: www.eortc.org
Operates within EORTC.
Also known as: PRC
Locale: Europe
Country: Norway
Directory category: Regional - Supportive Care
Primary function: Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Palliative Care Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing palliative care research to improve symptom management for people with advanced cancer.
Website: www.ntnu.edu
Based at NTNU Trondheim. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: EBMT
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: Regional - Transplant/Cell Therapy
Primary function: Guidelines, Registry, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Transplant Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing haematopoietic stem cell transplantation and cellular therapy across Europe.
Website: www.ebmt.org
Operates one of the largest transplant registries in the world — a significant real-world data asset.
Also known as: ESMO
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Regional - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Physicians, Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Improving the quality of cancer care from prevention and diagnosis through to palliative care and follow-up.
Website: www.esmo.org
Over 50,000 members across 160+ countries. Its Clinical Practice Guidelines are the European reference standard, and the Magnitude of Clinical Benefit Scale grades the value of cancer therapies. Publishes Annals of Oncology. Its National Societies Committee is the best index of national oncology societies worldwide. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: ESMO PMWG
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Regional - Molecular Diagnostics
Primary function: Guidelines
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Producing European recommendations on the use of next-generation sequencing in cancer care.
Website: www.esmo.org
Publishes the ESMO Scale for Clinical Actionability of molecular Targets, used to grade genomic findings.
Also known as: PONF
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Cancer Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology nursing practice and education across Europe.
Website: www.siope.eu
Operates within the SIOP Europe structure. Confirm standalone URL.
Also known as: ESTRO
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists, Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice, education and research across Europe.
Website: www.estro.org
The European counterpart to ASTRO. Publishes practice guidelines and runs the ESTRO congress.
Also known as: EUSOMA
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: Regional - Breast
Primary function: Guidelines, Accreditation, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Breast Specialists
Languages: en
Mission: Improving breast cancer care across Europe through specialist breast unit standards and certification.
Website: www.eusoma.org
Sets the requirements for a specialist breast unit in Europe and runs the certification programme.
Also known as: ESDO
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Gastrointestinal
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gastrointestinal|Colorectal|Pancreatic|Liver|Esophageal
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing multidisciplinary care and research in digestive cancers across Europe.
Website: www.esdo.eu
Also known as: ESGO
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Regional - Gynecologic Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Accreditation, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the study, prevention, treatment and care of gynaecological cancers across Europe.
Website: www.esgo.org
Founded 1983 in Venice. Over 3,000 members. Runs accreditation programmes for centres performing advanced ovarian, endometrial and cervical cancer surgery — accreditation, not just guidelines.
Also known as: EuSoMII
Locale: Europe
Country: Austria
Directory category: Regional - Imaging
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiologists, Informaticians
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing imaging informatics and artificial intelligence in radiology across Europe.
Website: www.eusomii.org
Also known as: ESOP
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: Regional - Pharmacy
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncology Pharmacists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology pharmacy practice and safe handling of cancer medicines across Europe.
Website: www.esop.li
Publishes the Quality Standard for Oncology Pharmacy Services (QuapoS), used across Europe.
Also known as: ESP
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Pathology
Primary function: Standards, Education, Research
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Promoting high-quality pathology diagnosis, education and research across Europe.
Website: www.esp-pathology.org
Confirmed as an ESMO Congress partner society. Confirm primary URL before publishing.
Also known as: ESR
Locale: Europe
Country: Austria
Directory category: Regional - Imaging
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing radiology practice, standards and education across Europe.
Website: www.myesr.org
The European counterpart to RSNA. Runs the European Congress of Radiology.
Also known as: ESSO
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Training
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the science and practice of surgical oncology across Europe through education and training.
Website: www.essoweb.org
Runs the European Board of Surgery examination in surgical oncology.
Also known as: ETA
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Regional - Thyroid
Primary function: Guidelines, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Thyroid
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Endocrinologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing thyroid research and clinical practice across Europe.
Website: www.eurothyroid.com
Also known as: FFCD
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Gastrointestinal|Colorectal|Pancreatic|Liver
Audience: Investigators
Languages: fr
Mission: Conducting digestive cancer clinical trials across the French-speaking world.
Website: www.ffcd.fr
Also known as: Suomen Onkologiayhdistys
Locale: Europe
Country: Finland
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: fi|sv
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in Finland.
Website: www.onkologiayhdistys.fi
ESMO national society.
Also known as: INT Milano
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: it
Mission: Italy's national cancer institute, combining treatment and research.
Website: www.istitutotumori.mi.it
Also known as: AMLCG
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Leukemia|Blood Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: de
Mission: Conducting clinical trials in acute myeloid leukaemia.
Website: www.aml-cooperative-group.de
Also known as: DKFZ|Deutsches Krebsforschungszentrum
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Research, Treatment
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: de|en
Mission: Germany's national cancer research centre.
Website: www.dkfz.de
Runs the National Center for Tumor Diseases jointly with Heidelberg University Hospital.
Also known as: GHSG
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Lymphoma|Blood Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: de|en
Mission: Conducting international clinical trials in Hodgkin lymphoma.
Website: www.ghsg.org
Its trials have defined international standard of care in Hodgkin lymphoma for three decades.
Also known as: GPOH
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology and haematology practice in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Website: www.gpoh.de
Covers the German-speaking countries jointly. Runs national paediatric cancer trial protocols.
Also known as: GCR
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Global - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Advocacy
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncology Community
Languages: en
Mission: Advocating for global access to radiotherapy.
Also known as: GERCOR
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: fr
Mission: Conducting multidisciplinary cancer clinical trials in France.
Website: www.gercor.fr
Also known as: GELA|LYSA
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Lymphoma|Blood Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: fr|en
Mission: Conducting adult lymphoma clinical trials in France and internationally.
Website: www.lysa-lymphoma.org
Now operating as LYSA. Its trials have defined lymphoma standard of care internationally.
Also known as: GFPC
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Thoracic Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Lung
Audience: Investigators
Languages: fr
Mission: Conducting lung cancer clinical research in France.
Website: www.gfpc.fr
Also known as: GEICAM
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Breast
Audience: Investigators
Languages: es
Mission: Conducting breast cancer clinical trials in Spain.
Website: www.geicam.org
Also known as: TTCC
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Head & Neck|Oral
Audience: Investigators
Languages: es
Mission: Conducting head and neck cancer clinical trials in Spain.
Website: www.ttcc.es
Also known as: GETHI
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Rare Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: es
Mission: A cooperative group of medical professionals addressing rare and uncommon cancers in Spain.
Website: www.gethi.org
Established by SEOM. Confirm primary URL before publishing.
Also known as: GIMEMA
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Investigators
Languages: it
Mission: Conducting adult haematological malignancy trials in Italy.
Website: www.gimema.it
One of Europe's longest-running haematology trial networks.
Also known as: HAS
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Primary function: HTA, Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Payers, Clinicians
Languages: fr
Mission: France's health authority, assessing medicines and publishing clinical guidance.
Website: www.has-sante.fr
Also known as: HeSMO
Locale: Europe
Country: Greece
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: el|en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice and research in Greece.
Website: www.hesmo.gr
ESMO national society.
Also known as: HUS Cancer Center
Locale: Europe
Country: Finland
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: fi|sv|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Finland. HUS Cancer Center combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.hus.fi
Also known as: HOVON
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Investigators
Languages: nl
Mission: Coordinating adult haemato-oncology trials and treatment guidelines in the Netherlands.
Website: www.hovon.nl
Runs trials across the Netherlands and Belgium and publishes Dutch haematology treatment guidelines.
Also known as: Clínic
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: es|ca|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Spain. Clínic combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.clinicbarcelona.org
Also known as: Krabbameinsfélagið
Locale: Europe
Country: Iceland
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: is
Mission: Advancing oncology practice, education and research in Iceland.
Website: www.krabb.is
Combines professional and patient-facing roles, as is common in small countries.
Locale: Europe
Country: Iceland
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: is
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Iceland.
Website: www.krabbameinsfelag.is
Iceland's small population means oncology often sits within broader medical bodies.
Also known as: IHI|IMI
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Research
Primary function: Research Funding
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Industry
Languages: en
Mission: A European public-private partnership funding health research, including oncology consortia.
Website: www.ihi.europa.eu
Successor to the Innovative Medicines Initiative. Funds large precompetitive oncology consortia.
Also known as: ITCC
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: Regional - Pediatric
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Running early-phase paediatric cancer clinical trials across European centres.
Website: www.itcc-consortium.org
The principal European network for paediatric early-phase oncology trials.
Also known as: Curie
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: fr|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in France. Curie combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: curie.fr
Founded by Marie Curie. Combines a research institute with a hospital group.
Also known as: Gustave Roussy
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: fr|en
Mission: Europe's largest comprehensive cancer centre, combining treatment, research and training.
Website: www.gustaveroussy.fr
Also known as: INCa
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Policy, Research, Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health System, Clinicians
Languages: fr
Mission: France's national cancer institute, setting cancer control policy and funding research.
Website: www.e-cancer.fr
Coordinates the French national cancer plan and publishes French treatment recommendations.
Also known as: IPC
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: fr
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in France. IPC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.institutpaolicalmettes.fr
Also known as: IQWiG
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Primary function: HTA, Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Payers, Clinicians
Languages: de|en
Mission: Assessing the benefit of medical interventions for the German health system.
Website: www.iqwig.de
Its assessments feed the German early benefit assessment process for new medicines.
Also known as: IORS
Locale: Europe
Country: Serbia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: sr
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Serbia. IORS combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.ncrc.ac.rs
Also known as: OI Ljubljana
Locale: Europe
Country: Slovenia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: sl
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Slovenia. OI Ljubljana combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.onko-i.si
Slovenia's national cancer institute. The Slovenian Association of Oncology operates from the same institution and domain.
Also known as: IPO Lisboa
Locale: Europe
Country: Portugal
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: pt
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Portugal. IPO Lisboa combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.ipolisboa.min-saude.pt
Also known as: FIL|Fondazione Italiana Linfomi
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Lymphoma|Blood Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: it
Mission: Conducting lymphoma clinical trials in Italy.
Website: www.filinf.it
Also known as: IAP
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Global - Pathology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing pathology practice and education worldwide through national divisions.
Website: www.iapcentral.org
Operates through national divisions in over 70 countries.
Also known as: IARC
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: Global - Research
Primary function: Research, Standards, Surveillance
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Researchers, Public Health
Languages: en|fr
Mission: The World Health Organization's specialised cancer agency, coordinating research into the causes of cancer.
Website: www.iarc.who.int
Publishes GLOBOCAN, the global cancer incidence and mortality estimates, and the WHO Classification of Tumours — the reference standard for tumour classification worldwide.
Also known as: IAEA PACT
Locale: Europe
Country: Austria
Directory category: Global - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Standards, Capacity Building
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists, Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Building radiotherapy capacity in low and middle income countries and setting international dosimetry standards.
Website: www.iaea.org
Runs imPACT reviews assessing national radiotherapy capacity. Roughly half the world's countries have no radiotherapy at all.
Also known as: ICH
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Global - Regulatory
Primary function: Standards
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Regulators, Industry
Languages: en
Mission: Harmonising technical requirements for pharmaceutical registration internationally.
Website: www.ich.org
ICH E6 Good Clinical Practice governs how every oncology trial is conducted.
Also known as: IELSG
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Lymphoma|Rare Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Conducting international trials in rare extranodal lymphomas.
Website: www.ielsg.org
Focused on lymphoma subtypes too rare for national groups to study alone.
Also known as: IKCC
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: Global - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Education
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: Kidney
Audience: Patient Organisations, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: An independent network of kidney cancer patient support and advocacy organisations worldwide.
Website: ikcc.org
Cross-links to the advocacy directory. Its member list is a discovery index for national kidney cancer groups. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: ILCA
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Global - Liver
Primary function: Guidelines, Research, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Liver
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing research, prevention and treatment of liver cancer worldwide.
Website: ilca.pub
Also known as: ILF
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: Breast|All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Therapists, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Improving management of lymphoedema, a common consequence of cancer surgery and radiotherapy.
Website: www.lympho.org
Lymphoedema affects a substantial minority of breast and gynaecologic cancer survivors and is poorly served.
Also known as: IOMP
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Global - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing medical physics practice and education worldwide.
Website: www.iomp.org
Also known as: ISCL
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Global - Rare Cancers
Primary function: Guidelines, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Lymphoma|Rare Cancers|Melanoma & Skin
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Dermatologists, Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the diagnosis and treatment of cutaneous lymphomas internationally.
Website: www.cutaneouslymphoma.org
Cutaneous lymphoma sits between dermatology and haematology and is served by neither well.
Also known as: SIOG
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing the care of older adults with cancer through education, research and clinical guidance.
Website: www.siog.org
Older adults are the majority of cancer patients and the most under-represented group in clinical trials. Few bodies address this.
Also known as: ISLB
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: Regional - Molecular Diagnostics
Primary function: Standards, Education
Society type: Pathology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Pathologists
Languages: en
Mission: The first international professional organisation committed to improving and implementing liquid biopsy in routine clinical practice.
Website: www.isliquidbiopsy.org
Confirmed as an ESMO Congress partner society. Liquid biopsy is a fast-moving diagnostic area with few dedicated bodies.
Also known as: SIOP|Société Internationale d'Oncologie Pédiatrique
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Regional - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Ensuring that no child dies of cancer, through research, education and advancing paediatric oncology worldwide.
Website: siop-online.org
Global reach despite the European base. SIOP Europe operates as a distinct entity.
Also known as: SIOPEN
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: Global - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating neuroblastoma research and treatment protocols across Europe.
Website: www.siopen.net
Also known as: ISRRT
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Global - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiographers, Therapists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing radiography and radiation therapy practice worldwide.
Website: www.isrrt.org
Also known as: IANO
Locale: Europe
Country: Ireland
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice in Ireland.
Website: www.iano.ie
Also known as: ISMO
Locale: Europe
Country: Ireland
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Ireland.
Website: www.ismo.ie
ESMO national society.
Also known as: IOV
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: it
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Italy. IOV combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.ioveneto.it
Also known as: Karolinska
Locale: Europe
Country: Sweden
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Research, Training
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers
Languages: sv|en
Mission: A leading Nordic centre for cancer research and training.
Website: ki.se
Also known as: Karolinska Cancer
Locale: Europe
Country: Sweden
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: sv|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Sweden. Karolinska Cancer combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.karolinska.se
Also known as: KOK
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice in Germany.
Website: www.kok-krebsgesellschaft.de
Operates within the German Cancer Society.
Also known as: LaSMO
Locale: Europe
Country: Latvia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: lv
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Latvia.
Website: www.onkologija.lv
ESMO national society.
Also known as: LOD
Locale: Europe
Country: Lithuania
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: lt
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Lithuania.
Website: www.onkologija.lt
Also known as: MOT|Hungarian Society of Oncologists
Locale: Europe
Country: Hungary
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: hu
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in Hungary.
Website: www.onkologia.hu
Also known as: NIO - PIB
Locale: Europe
Country: Poland
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: pl
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Poland. NIO-PIB combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.pib-nio.pl
Poland's national cancer institute.
Also known as: MOU
Locale: Europe
Country: Czechia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: cs
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Czechia. MOU combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.mou.cz
Also known as: MRC CTU
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Designing and running large-scale cancer and other clinical trials in the UK.
Website: www.mrcctu.ucl.ac.uk
Runs practice-changing trials including STAMPEDE in prostate cancer.
Also known as: Blokhin
Locale: Europe
Country: Russia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ru
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Russia. Blokhin combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.ronc.ru
Russia's principal cancer centre.
Also known as: NCI Ukraine
Locale: Europe
Country: Ukraine
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: uk
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Ukraine. NCI Ukraine combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: unci.org.ua
Operating through wartime disruption.
Also known as: NCRI
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Cancer Research
Primary function: Research, Convening
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating cancer research funding and clinical studies across the UK.
Website: www.ncri.org.uk
Confirm current operating status — NCRI restructured in recent years.
Also known as: NCT Heidelberg
Locale: Europe
Country: Germany
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: de|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Germany. NCT Heidelberg combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.nct-heidelberg.de
Joint venture between DKFZ and Heidelberg University Hospital.
Also known as: NICE
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Guidelines
Primary function: Guidelines, HTA
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Payers
Languages: en
Mission: Producing UK guidance on clinical practice and the cost-effectiveness of treatments.
Website: www.nice.org.uk
Its technology appraisals determine NHS access to cancer medicines. Among the most consequential HTA bodies internationally.
Also known as: OOI
Locale: Europe
Country: Hungary
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: hu
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Hungary. OOI combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.oncol.hu
Also known as: V&VN Oncologie
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: nl
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice in the Netherlands.
Website: www.oncologieverpleging.nl
Also known as: NVvH
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: nl
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in the Netherlands.
Website: www.hematologienederland.nl
Also known as: NVMO|Dutch Society for Medical Oncology
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Oncologists, Internists
Languages: nl
Mission: Promoting the quality of medical oncology and improving the availability and accessibility of cancer care in the Netherlands.
Website: www.nvmo.org
Around 600 members, all internists. Positions itself as the connector between medical associations, government agencies and patient organisations. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: NVRO
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: nl
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy and oncology practice in the Netherlands.
Website: www.nvro.nl
Also known as: NKI|Antoni van Leeuwenhoek
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: nl|en
Mission: The Netherlands' comprehensive cancer centre and research institute.
Website: www.nki.nl
Also known as: NLG
Locale: Europe
Country: Sweden
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Lymphoma|Blood Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating lymphoma clinical trials across the Nordic countries.
Website: www.nordic-lymphoma.org
Also known as: NSGO
Locale: Europe
Country: Sweden
Directory category: Regional - Gynecologic Oncology
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Gynecologic|Ovarian|Cervical|Endometrial / Uterine
Audience: Gynaecologic Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating gynaecological cancer trials and research across the Nordic countries.
Website: www.nsgo.org
Also known as: Norsk Onkologisk Forening
Locale: Europe
Country: Norway
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: no
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in Norway.
Website: www.onkologiskforum.no
Also known as: OECI
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Accreditation
Primary function: Accreditation, Standards
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Cancer Centres
Languages: en
Mission: Improving quality of cancer care in Europe through accreditation and designation of comprehensive cancer centres.
Website: www.oeci.eu
Runs the Accreditation and Designation Programme that certifies European comprehensive cancer centres.
Also known as: Radiumhospitalet
Locale: Europe
Country: Norway
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: no
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Norway. Radiumhospitalet combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.oslo-universitetssykehus.no
Also known as: OeGHO|Austrian Society for Haematology and Medical Oncology
Locale: Europe
Country: Austria
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Blood Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists, Medical Oncologists
Languages: de
Mission: Advancing haematology and medical oncology practice and research in Austria.
Website: www.oegho.at
Confirmed via an ESMO position paper in Annals of Oncology. Confirm primary URL before publishing.
Also known as: PTCOG
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Global - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists, Physicists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing proton and heavy ion therapy practice and research worldwide.
Website: www.ptcog.site
Maintains the global registry of operating particle therapy facilities.
Also known as: PTOK|Polish Society of Clinical Oncology
Locale: Europe
Country: Poland
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: pl
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice and guidelines in Poland.
Website: ptok.pl
Also known as: Princess Máxima Center
Locale: Europe
Country: Netherlands
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: nl|en
Mission: A national paediatric cancer centre in Netherlands. Princess Máxima Center combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.prinsesmaximacentrum.nl
All Dutch childhood cancer treatment was centralised here — an unusual national model.
Also known as: PETHEMA
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Investigators
Languages: es
Mission: Conducting haematology clinical trials in Spain.
Website: www.pethema.es
Also known as: Rigshospitalet
Locale: Europe
Country: Denmark
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: da
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Denmark. Rigshospitalet combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.rigshospitalet.dk
Also known as: SROM
Locale: Europe
Country: Romania
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: ro
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Romania.
Website: www.srom.ro
Also known as: RCR
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Standards, Certification, Guidelines
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiologists, Clinical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Setting standards and providing training and certification for clinical oncology and radiology in the UK.
Website: www.rcr.ac.uk
In the UK, radiation oncologists are called clinical oncologists and are certified through the RCR. This naming difference confuses international searches.
Also known as: RUSSCO
Locale: Europe
Country: Russia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ru
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice and guidelines in Russia.
Website: www.rosoncoweb.ru
Publishes Russian national cancer treatment guidelines.
Also known as: SGMO|SSOM
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: de|fr|it
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice and training in Switzerland.
Website: www.sgmo.ch
Also known as: UMOS
Locale: Europe
Country: Serbia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: sr
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Serbia.
Website: www.udruzenjeonkologa.rs
Also known as: SIOPE
Locale: Europe
Country: Belgium
Directory category: Regional - Pediatric
Primary function: Advocacy, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: The European society for paediatric oncology, working to increase cure rates and quality of survival for children and adolescents with cancer.
Website: siope.eu
Distinct from the global SIOP. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: SSKO
Locale: Europe
Country: Slovakia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: sk
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice in Slovakia.
Website: www.slovenskaonkologia.sk
Also known as: SECPAL
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice in Spain.
Website: www.secpal.com
Also known as: SEEO
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Nurses
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology nursing practice in Spain.
Website: www.seeo.org
Also known as: GEDEFO
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Pharmacy
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Pharmacy
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncology Pharmacists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing oncology pharmacy practice within Spanish hospital pharmacy.
Website: gruposdetrabajo.sefh.es
Also known as: SEHH
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing haematology and haemotherapy practice in Spain.
Website: www.sehh.es
Also known as: SEOM|Spanish Society of Medical Oncology
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: A scientific society of more than 3,300 doctors, most of them medical oncology specialists, advancing cancer care in Spain.
Website: seom.org
Membership figure confirmed via ESMO Congress society listing. Established GETHI, the Spanish cooperative group for rare and uncommon tumours.
Also known as: SEOQ
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice in Spain.
Website: www.seoq.org
Also known as: SEOR
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: es
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice and guidelines in Spain.
Website: www.seor.es
Also known as: SPO
Locale: Europe
Country: Portugal
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: pt
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in Portugal.
Website: www.sponcologia.pt
Also known as: SICO
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: it
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice in Italy.
Website: www.sicoitalia.it
Also known as: SICP
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: it
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice in Italy.
Website: www.sicp.it
Also known as: SIE
Locale: Europe
Country: Italy
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: it
Mission: Advancing haematology practice and research in Italy.
Website: www.siematologia.it
Also known as: SFAP
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: fr
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice in France.
Website: www.sfap.org
Also known as: SFH
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: fr
Mission: Advancing haematology practice and research in France.
Website: www.sfh.hematologie.net
Also known as: SFCE
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: fr
Mission: Advancing paediatric and adolescent cancer care and research in France.
Website: www.sfce.sfpediatrie.com
Also known as: SFRO
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: fr
Mission: Advancing radiotherapy practice and standards in France.
Website: www.sfro.fr
Also known as: SFC
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists, Researchers
Languages: fr
Mission: Advancing cancer research and clinical practice in France.
Website: www.sfcancer.fr
Also known as: St Gallen Consensus
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Global - Guidelines
Primary function: Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: Breast
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Breast Specialists
Languages: en
Mission: Producing international consensus recommendations on early breast cancer treatment.
Website: www.oncoconferences.ch
Its biennial consensus statement is one of the most influential guidance documents in breast oncology.
Also known as: Svensk Onkologisk Förening
Locale: Europe
Country: Sweden
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: sv
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and research in Sweden.
Website: www.swedishoncology.se
Also known as: SAKK
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: National - Cooperative Group
Primary function: Clinical Trials, Research
Society type: Cooperative Group
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Investigators
Languages: de|fr|en
Mission: Conducting academic cancer clinical trials across Switzerland.
Website: www.sakk.ch
Switzerland's national academic trials group.
Also known as: SGH - SSH
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: de|fr|it
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in Switzerland.
Website: www.sgh-ssh.ch
Also known as: SRO
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: de|fr|it
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in Switzerland.
Website: www.sro-ssro.ch
Also known as: TCT
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Clinicians, Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: Setting standards for teenage and young adult cancer care in the United Kingdom.
Website: www.teenagecancertrust.org
Primarily patient-facing; listed for its professional standards and nurse education role. Patient-facing programme runs within this organisation; no separate record in the advocacy directory.
Also known as: The Christie
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in United Kingdom. The Christie combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.christie.nhs.uk
Europe's largest single-site cancer centre by patient volume.
Also known as: ICR
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Research, Training
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A leading UK cancer research institute, working with The Royal Marsden.
Website: www.icr.ac.uk
Discovered abiraterone among other therapies. Acronym collides with the International Council of Radiology.
Also known as: Royal Marsden
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in United Kingdom. Royal Marsden combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.royalmarsden.nhs.uk
The first hospital in the world dedicated to cancer treatment, founded 1851. Works with the Institute of Cancer Research.
Also known as: TTOD|Türk Tıbbi Onkoloji Derneği
Locale: Europe
Country: Turkey
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: tr
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice and research in Turkey.
Website: www.kanser.org
Removed from the advocacy directory as a clinician body; belongs here.
Also known as: UKONS
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Nursing
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Nursing
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Cancer Nurses
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing cancer nursing practice and education across the United Kingdom.
Website: www.ukons.org
Also known as: USCO
Locale: Europe
Country: Ukraine
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: uk
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice in Ukraine.
Website: www.usco.org.ua
Operating through wartime disruption to the health system.
Locale: Europe
Country: France
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre Network
Primary function: Research, Treatment, Standards
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Cancer Centres, Researchers
Languages: fr
Mission: The French network of comprehensive cancer centres, coordinating care, research and clinical trials.
Website: www.unicancer.fr
Federates the French centres de lutte contre le cancer. Runs one of Europe's larger academic trial portfolios.
Also known as: UICC
Locale: Europe
Country: Switzerland
Directory category: Global - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Policy, Convening
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: Uniting the global cancer community to reduce the cancer burden and promote greater equity.
Website: www.uicc.org
Founded 1933. 1,094 members across 170 countries spanning societies, cancer centres, research bodies and health ministries. Runs World Cancer Day. Its membership directory is the single best global index for this directory.
Also known as: VHIO
Locale: Europe
Country: Spain
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Research, Treatment
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Researchers, Clinicians
Languages: es|en
Mission: A Barcelona-based cancer research institute focused on early-phase clinical trials.
Website: www.vhio.net
One of Europe's leading centres for phase I oncology trials.
Also known as: Velindre
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|cy
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in United Kingdom. Velindre combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: velindre.nhs.wales
Wales's principal cancer centre.
Also known as: WFSA
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Anaesthetists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing anaesthesia and pain management practice worldwide, including cancer pain.
Website: wfsahq.org
Also known as: WHPCA
Locale: Europe
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Global - Supportive Care
Primary function: Advocacy, Standards
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Improving access to palliative care and pain relief worldwide.
Website: www.thewhpca.org
Works on opioid access in countries where analgesics are scarce.
Also known as: ACC
Locale: Africa
Country: Kenya
Directory category: Regional - Guidelines
Primary function: Guidelines
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Adapting international cancer treatment guidelines for use across sub-Saharan Africa.
Website: www.africancancercoalition.org
Works with NCCN to produce Harmonized Guidelines for Sub-Saharan Africa — resource-adapted rather than simply translated.
Also known as: AFCRN
Locale: Africa
Country: United Kingdom
Directory category: Regional - Registry & Data
Primary function: Surveillance, Standards
Society type: Registry & Data
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Registry Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Supporting population-based cancer registration across sub-Saharan Africa.
Website: afcrn.org
Provides the incidence data underpinning African cancer statistics in GLOBOCAN.
Also known as: AORTIC
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: Regional - Umbrella
Primary function: Research, Education, Training
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: A bilingual English and French non-profit dedicated to the promotion of cancer control and palliation in Africa through research, training and advocacy.
Website: aorticafrica.org
Founded September 1982 at the 13th International Cancer Congress in Seattle by James Holland with Victor Ngu, Toriola Solanke and Christopher Williams of University College Hospital, Ibadan. First conference held in Lome, Togo in 1983; dormant from the late 1980s until reactivated in 2000. Full UICC member since September 2008. Runs biennial international conferences and joint workshops with ASCO. Individual membership rather than a federation of national societies.
Also known as: APCA
Locale: Africa
Country: Uganda
Directory category: Regional - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing palliative care access and practice across Africa.
Website: www.africanpalliativecare.org
Works on opioid availability across the continent, where access to pain relief is severely limited.
Also known as: ARCON
Locale: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists, Clinical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing radiation and clinical oncology practice in Nigeria.
Website: www.arcon-nigeria.org
Also known as: ASLCC
Locale: Africa
Country: Senegal
Directory category: National - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Education
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: fr
Mission: Coordinating cancer control and professional education in Senegal.
Website: www.aslcc.sn
Also known as: ATOM
Locale: Africa
Country: Tunisia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: ar|fr
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Tunisia.
Website: www.atom.org.tn
Also known as: BOTSOGO
Locale: Africa
Country: Botswana
Directory category: National - Multidisciplinary
Primary function: Treatment, Training, Research
Society type: Research Organization
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing cancer care and research in Botswana through international academic partnership.
Website: www.bwhealth.org
Partnership model linking Botswana with US academic centres.
Also known as: CANSA
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Multidisciplinary
Primary function: Education, Standards
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en|af
Mission: Providing professional education and cancer control coordination across South Africa.
Website: cansa.org.za
Primarily a patient-facing body; listed here for its professional education and cancer control role.
Also known as: CPMC
Locale: Africa
Country: Algeria
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|fr
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Algeria. CPMC combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.cpmc-dz.org
Also known as: CMJAH
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in South Africa. CMJAH combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.gauteng.gov.za
Also known as: CMSA Radiation Oncology
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Certification, Standards
Society type: Accreditation & Standards
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Certifying radiation oncologists in South Africa through the Colleges of Medicine.
Website: www.cmsa.co.za
Operates within the Colleges of Medicine of South Africa.
Also known as: ECS
Locale: Africa
Country: Egypt
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing cancer awareness, education and research in Egypt and the wider region.
Website: ecs.org.eg
Founded 1991. Serves Egypt and the wider Middle East and North Africa region.
Also known as: ECA
Locale: Africa
Country: Ethiopia
Directory category: National - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Education
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: am|en
Mission: Coordinating cancer control and awareness across Ethiopia.
Website: www.ethiopiancancerassociation.org
Also known as: ESO Ethiopia
Locale: Africa
Country: Ethiopia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: am|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Ethiopia.
Website: www.ethiopianoncology.org
Locale: Africa
Country: Ghana
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Policy, Coordination
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health System, Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Coordinating national cancer control policy and services in Ghana.
Website: ghs.gov.gh
Operates within the Ghana Health Service. Confirm standalone web presence.
Also known as: GSO
Locale: Africa
Country: Ghana
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Ghana.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: Groote Schuur
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en|af
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in South Africa. Groote Schuur combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.westerncape.gov.za
Also known as: HPCA
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: en|af
Mission: Advancing hospice and palliative care across South Africa.
Website: www.hpca.co.za
Also known as: INO Rabat
Locale: Africa
Country: Morocco
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|fr
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Morocco. INO Rabat combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.chuis.ma
Also known as: ISA
Locale: Africa
Country: Tunisia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|fr
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Tunisia. ISA combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.isa.rns.tn
Tunisia's national cancer institute.
Also known as: KENCANET
Locale: Africa
Country: Kenya
Directory category: National - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en|sw
Mission: Coordinating cancer organisations and professionals across Kenya.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: KEHPCA
Locale: Africa
Country: Kenya
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: en|sw
Mission: Advancing hospice and palliative care across Kenya.
Website: kehpca.org
Also known as: KESHO
Locale: Africa
Country: Kenya
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Blood Cancers
Audience: Haematologists, Oncologists
Languages: en|sw
Mission: Advancing haematology and oncology practice in Kenya.
Website: kesho.or.ke
ESMO national society. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: KNH
Locale: Africa
Country: Kenya
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: en|sw
Mission: Kenya's principal public cancer treatment centre.
Website: knh.or.ke
Also known as: Korle Bu
Locale: Africa
Country: Ghana
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Ghana's principal radiotherapy and oncology centre.
Website: kbth.gov.gh
Also known as: Muhimbili
Locale: Africa
Country: Tanzania
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: sw|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Tanzania. Muhimbili combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.mnh.or.tz
Also known as: NCI Egypt
Locale: Africa
Country: Egypt
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Egypt's national cancer institute, providing treatment, training and research.
Website: nci.cu.edu.eg
Established 1969 under Cairo University. Publishes the Journal of the Egyptian National Cancer Institute. An affiliated breast cancer hospital operates in New Cairo.
Locale: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: A principal public cancer treatment centre in Nigeria.
Website: www.nationalhospitalabuja.net
Also known as: NCS Nigeria
Locale: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Directory category: National - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Education
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: The umbrella body for cancer organisations across Nigeria, with branches in all six geopolitical zones.
Website: www.nigeriancancersociety.org
Founded 12 October 1968 in Ibadan. UICC associate member since 1970. Its branch network is a discovery index for Nigerian organisations.
Also known as: NSOCR
Locale: Africa
Country: Nigeria
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and cancer research in Nigeria.
Website: www.nsocr.org
Also known as: PCAU
Locale: Africa
Country: Uganda
Directory category: National - Supportive Care
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Supportive Care
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Palliative Care Professionals
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing palliative care practice and access in Uganda.
Website: www.pcau.org.ug
Uganda was the first African country to make oral morphine widely available.
Also known as: RBC
Locale: Africa
Country: Rwanda
Directory category: National - Government Body
Primary function: Policy, Treatment
Society type: Guidelines Body
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Health System, Clinicians
Languages: rw|en|fr
Mission: Coordinating national cancer control and treatment in Rwanda.
Website: www.rbc.gov.rw
Rwanda's national cancer programme is unusually well organised for the region.
Also known as: SAOM
Locale: Africa
Country: Algeria
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: ar|fr
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Algeria.
Website: www.saom-dz.org
Also known as: SMOM
Locale: Africa
Country: Morocco
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: ar|fr
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Morocco.
Website: www.smom.ma
Also known as: SAOC
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Representing private-sector oncology practice in South Africa.
Website: www.saoc.co.za
Also known as: SASCRO
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Representing clinical and radiation oncologists in South Africa.
Website: www.sascro.org.za
Confirm primary URL. South Africa has the most developed oncology profession on the continent.
Also known as: SASCH
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing clinical haematology practice in South Africa.
Website: www.sasch.co.za
Also known as: SASMO
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in South Africa.
Website: www.sasmo.org.za
Also known as: SASHPO
Locale: Africa
Country: South Africa
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: en|af
Mission: Advancing paediatric haematology and oncology practice in South Africa.
Website: www.sashpo.co.za
Also known as: ORCI
Locale: Africa
Country: Tanzania
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training, Research
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: sw|en
Mission: Tanzania's national cancer treatment and training institute.
Website: orci.or.tz
The principal route to cancer treatment in Tanzania.
Also known as: TOS Tanzania
Locale: Africa
Country: Tanzania
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: sw|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Tanzania.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: UCI
Locale: Africa
Country: Uganda
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: en
Mission: East Africa's designated centre of excellence in oncology and Uganda's national cancer treatment and research centre.
Website: www.uci.or.ug
Founded 1967. Around 200 patients seen daily. Affiliated with Makerere University and Mulago National Referral Hospital. Cross-links to the advocacy directory.
Also known as: UCS
Locale: Africa
Country: Uganda
Directory category: National - Umbrella
Primary function: Advocacy, Coordination
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: A national coordinating body for cancer control in Uganda.
Founded 2011. UICC member. Its membership is a discovery index for Ugandan organisations. URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: USO
Locale: Africa
Country: Uganda
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Uganda.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: CDH
Locale: Africa
Country: Zambia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians
Languages: en
Mission: Zambia's national cancer treatment centre.
Website: www.cdh.org.zm
Also known as: ZOS
Locale: Africa
Country: Zimbabwe
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: en|sn
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Zimbabwe.
Website: www.zimoncology.org
Also known as: NKBCI
Locale: Middle East
Country: Lebanon
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Lebanon. NKBCI combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.aubmc.org.lb
Also known as: AMAAC
Locale: Middle East
Country: Egypt
Directory category: Regional - Umbrella
Primary function: Education, Advocacy
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Coordinating cancer control and professional education across the Arab world.
Website: www.amaac.org
Also known as: King Hamad Oncology
Locale: Middle East
Country: Bahrain
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Bahrain. King Hamad Oncology combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.kanoo-oncology.com
Also known as: BOS
Locale: Middle East
Country: Bahrain
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Bahrain.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: EOS
Locale: Middle East
Country: United Arab Emirates
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice and education in the United Arab Emirates.
Website: www.emiratesoncologysociety.com
Also known as: NCCCR
Locale: Middle East
Country: Qatar
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Qatar. NCCCR combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.hamad.qa
Also known as: ISMOH
Locale: Middle East
Country: Iran
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers|Blood Cancers
Audience: Oncologists, Haematologists
Languages: fa|en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology and haematology practice in Iran.
Website: www.ismoh.org
ESMO national society. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: ISRO
Locale: Middle East
Country: Iran
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: fa|en
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice in Iran.
Website: www.isro.ir
Also known as: ISCO
Locale: Middle East
Country: Iraq
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing clinical oncology practice in Iraq.
Website: www.isco-iq.org
ESMO national society. Confirm primary URL — Iraqi professional bodies often have limited web presence.
Also known as: ICA
Locale: Middle East
Country: Israel
Directory category: National - Multidisciplinary
Primary function: Education, Research Funding
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: he|ar|en|ru
Mission: Funding cancer research and providing professional education across Israel.
Website: en.cancer.org.il
Primarily patient-facing; listed here for its research funding and professional education role.
Also known as: ISCORT
Locale: Middle East
Country: Israel
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Guidelines
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists, Radiation Oncologists
Languages: he|en|ar|ru
Mission: Representing clinical oncologists and radiation therapists in Israel.
Website: www.iscort.org.il
ESMO national society. Confirm primary URL.
Also known as: ISHTM
Locale: Middle East
Country: Israel
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: he|en
Mission: Advancing haematology and transfusion medicine in Israel.
Website: www.hematology.org.il
Also known as: JSMO Jordan
Locale: Middle East
Country: Jordan
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Jordan.
Website: www.jsmo.jo
Acronym collides with the Japanese Society of Medical Oncology — alias disambiguated.
Also known as: KFSHRC
Locale: Middle East
Country: Saudi Arabia
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|en
Mission: A principal cancer treatment and research centre for Saudi Arabia and the wider Gulf region.
Website: www.kfshrc.edu.sa
Also known as: KHCC
Locale: Middle East
Country: Jordan
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Providing comprehensive cancer treatment, research and oncology training for Jordan and the Arab world.
Website: www.khcc.jo
352 beds. The first and only centre in the developing world accredited by Joint Commission International as a disease-specific cancer centre. Cross-links to the advocacy directory via the Foundation.
Also known as: KOS
Locale: Middle East
Country: Kuwait
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Kuwait.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: LSMO
Locale: Middle East
Country: Lebanon
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Medical Oncologists
Languages: ar|fr|en
Mission: Advancing medical oncology practice in Lebanon.
Website: www.lsmo.org.lb
Removed from the advocacy directory as a clinician body; belongs here.
Also known as: MECC
Locale: Middle East
Country: Israel
Directory category: Regional - Umbrella
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: en
Mission: A collaboration of Middle Eastern countries on cancer research, training and palliative care.
Website: mecc.cancer.gov
Members include Cyprus, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, the Palestinian Authority and Turkey. Supported by the US National Cancer Institute — an unusual cross-border collaboration.
Also known as: MESPHO
Locale: Middle East
Country: Lebanon
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing paediatric haematology and oncology practice across the Middle East.
Website: www.mespho.org
Also known as: OOS
Locale: Middle East
Country: Oman
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Oman.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: PAASO
Locale: Middle East
Country: Egypt
Directory category: Regional - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice and training across the Arab world.
Website: www.paaso.org
Also known as: PACC
Locale: Middle East
Country: United Arab Emirates
Directory category: Regional - Umbrella
Primary function: Education, Convening
Society type: Umbrella / Coalition
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Multidisciplinary
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Convening oncology professionals across the Arab world.
Website: www.pacc-online.org
Also known as: QOS
Locale: Middle East
Country: Qatar
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice in Qatar.
URL was constructed from the country name and has been removed. The organisation is sourced but its web address needs confirming before publication.
Also known as: Rambam
Locale: Middle East
Country: Israel
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: he|ar|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Israel. Rambam combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.rambam.org.il
Also known as: SOS
Locale: Middle East
Country: Saudi Arabia
Directory category: National - Medical Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Oncologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing oncology practice, education and guidelines in Saudi Arabia.
Website: www.saudioncology.org
Publishes Saudi national cancer treatment guidelines.
Also known as: SSH
Locale: Middle East
Country: Saudi Arabia
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: ar|en
Mission: Advancing haematology practice in Saudi Arabia.
Website: www.saudihematology.org
Also known as: Sheba
Locale: Middle East
Country: Israel
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: he|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in Israel. Sheba combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.shebaonline.org
Also known as: Tawam
Locale: Middle East
Country: United Arab Emirates
Directory category: National - Cancer Centre
Primary function: Treatment, Research, Training
Society type: Cancer Centre
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Clinicians, Researchers
Languages: ar|en
Mission: A comprehensive cancer centre in United Arab Emirates. Tawam combines cancer treatment, research and specialist training.
Website: www.seha.ae
Also known as: THD
Locale: Middle East
Country: Turkey
Directory category: National - Hematology/Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Blood Cancers|Leukemia|Lymphoma|Myeloma
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Haematologists
Languages: tr
Mission: Advancing haematology practice and guidelines in Turkey.
Website: www.thd.org.tr
Also known as: TPOG
Locale: Middle East
Country: Turkey
Directory category: National - Pediatric
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Medical Oncology
Tumour focus: Pediatric Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Paediatric Oncologists
Languages: tr
Mission: Advancing paediatric oncology practice in Turkey.
Website: www.tpog.org.tr
Also known as: TROD
Locale: Middle East
Country: Turkey
Directory category: National - Radiation Oncology
Primary function: Guidelines, Education
Society type: Radiation Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Publishes guidelines
Audience: Radiation Oncologists
Languages: tr
Mission: Advancing radiation oncology practice and guidelines in Turkey.
Website: www.trod.org.tr
Also known as: TCOD
Locale: Middle East
Country: Turkey
Directory category: National - Surgical Oncology
Primary function: Education, Research
Society type: Surgical Oncology
Tumour focus: All Cancers
Audience: Surgical Oncologists
Languages: tr
Mission: Advancing surgical oncology practice in Turkey.
Website: www.cerrahionkoloji.org.tr
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