International – Website Links

American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR)

The American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) helps people make choices that reduce their chances of developing cancer.

American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)

Radiation oncologists, radiation oncology nurses, medical physicists, radiation therapists, dosimetrists and biologists comprise American Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) more than 10,000 members, making it the largest radiation oncology organisation of its kind.

Cancer Links

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European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO)

European Association of Neuro-Oncology (EANO) is Europe’s multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology organisation representing all medical and scientific disciplines involved in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of tumours of the central nervous system (CNS).  EANO is dedicated to promote advances in Neuro-Oncology through innovative research and concerted education and training. It enhances collaboration between all relevant disciplines – Neuro-Oncology, Neurosurgery, Neuropathology, Neuroradiology, and Radiation Oncology as well as Nursing – and aims at bridging science, knowledge and practice gaps in the management of CNS malignancies.

European Cancer Organisation (ECCO)

Following the philosophy that every cancer patient deserves the best, European Cancer Organisation (ECCO) has been especially structured to better respond to the needs of its member organisations to reduce the burden of cancer, improve outcomes and the quality of care of cancer patients

European Organisation for Research & Treatment of Cancer (Brain Group) (EORTC)

As an independent, non-profit cancer research organisation, European Organisation for Research & Treatment of Cancer (Brain Group) (EORTC) mission is to coordinate and conduct international translational and clinical research to improve the standard of cancer treatment for patients.

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

The European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) is the leading European professional medical oncology organisation comprising a network of more than 5,000 oncology professionals in over 100 countries.

European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ESTRO)

Founded in 1980, European Society for Therapeutic Radiation Oncology (ESTRO) exists to advance all aspects of radiation oncology through a range of activities for its members and the wider healthcare and patient communities.

International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA)

The International Brain Tumour Alliance (IBTA) was established during a conference of the World Federation of Neuro Oncology held in Edinburgh (UK) in May 2005.

National Cancer Institute

The National Cancer Institute coordinates the National Cancer Programme, which conducts and supports research, training, health information dissemination and other programmes with respect to the cause, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of cancer.

Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG)

The Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) was initially organised in 1968 as a national clinical cooperative group for the purpose of conducting radiation therapy research and cooperative clinical investigations.  RTOG has been a recognised leader in working to increase survival and improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

Society for Neuro-Oncology

The Society for Neuro-Oncology is a multidisciplinary organisation dedicated to promoting advances in neuro-oncolgy through research and education.

American Brain Tumour Association (ABTA)

Founded in 1973, the American Brain Tumour Association (ABTA) was the first national, nonprofit organisation dedicated to promoting brain tumour research, while offering information and support to brain tumour patients and their families.