Supporting cancer research by putting patients first
Cancer patients deserve optimal treatment. We are willing to go the extra mile by supporting scientific research and outstanding care for cancer patients.
The Anticancer Fund is a Belgian non-profit organisation with an international scope. We depend fully on donations and private funding to finance our work.
OUR PROMISE
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We invest in the most promising research to make measurable progress in the fight against cancer. -
We strive to improve survival and quality of life, financial return is not within the scope of our activities. -
We identify untapped potential in cancer research leading to pragmatic solutions for patients in need. -
We seek impact and we invest our resources where we believe we can make the most progress. -
Every cancer deserves the same attention, regardless of prevalence or profitability.
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WE MAKE A DIFFERENCE
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We invest in research
We put science to work for patients and we strive for short-term, meaningful impacts where they are most needed. -
We set up clinical trials
We are an independent, non-profit intermediary and focus on clinical research with limited economic value. -
We connect people
As we are just a small part of the enormous cancer research ecosystem, we don't act alone. -
We advise professionals
According to our mission and vision, we provide free advice in designing trials and reviewing scientific research. -
We help cancer patients
We personally answer therapy-related questions from patients and provide non-judgmental information.
Our current focus areas
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Drug repurposing
Drug repurposing, also known as drug repositioning, is a drug development strategy predicated on the reuse of existing...
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Less common and rare cancers
We don’t just focus on the ‘big four’ of cancer – prostate, colon, breast and lung. We also investigate new treatment...
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Combination therapies
It is important to investigate the impacts of drugs beyond what they can achieve alone. Using them in combination...
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Preventing tumour recurrence
For cancer survivors, the fight isn’t always over. Many are concerned about the possibility of recurrence, and living...