About the Danish Cancer Society
One of three Danes contract cancer at some point in their lives. Two of three have a family member suffering from cancer. Faced with these figures, the Danish Cancer Society aims to unite the Danish population in a strong, active effort against cancer.
Vision, mission and purpose
The Danish Cancer Society has almost 400,000 members - and more than 35,000 volunteers doing what corresponds to around 870 full-time jobs. With around 690 full-time employees, the Danish Cancer Society therefore has more volunteers than employees.
We are a democratic membership organisation, whose course is charted by the volunteers and members. The volunteers represent the highest authority of the Danish Cancer Society. They elect the president, set the rules and regulations of the society and identify our main focus areas.
Our vision
- A life without cancer
Our mission
- Increasing cancer survival rates
- Reducing the number of cancer cases
- Improving life with cancer
Main purpose
- Research
- Prevention
- Patient support
Learn more about Cancer and the Danish Cancer Society:
Danish Cancer Institute
Danish Cancer Institute is a research institute within the Danish Cancer Society, covering all aspects of cancer research with the ambitions of preventing cancer, curing cancer and caring for the people affected by cancer.
Danish Cancer InstitutePatient support
The Danish Cancer Society offers professional information and counselling as well as activities for people affected by cancer.
Patient Support