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Our values and beliefs

In a world dominated by funding for cancer treatments and cures, since 1982 we’ve relentlessly promoted the importance of prevention and cancer survival.

Staff group shot from World cancer congress

To continue that work, we’ve developed a set of values and core beliefs that drive everything we do.

Our values

Evidence based

We are a global authority on preventing cancer. We’re continuously learning and evaluating, so that we can deliver excellent outcomes.

Inclusive

Everyone counts – we value, respect and trust each other.

Influential

We are collaborative, engaged and focused on maximising impact in all that we do.

Innovative

We are curious and creative; evolving and exploring so we can deliver solutions that make a real difference.

Empowering

We make every day meaningful, building and sharing our knowledge and allowing our passion to shine through.

Our core beliefs

  • We believe that too many people are dying every year from preventable cancers. And the problem’s only getting worse.
  • We believe that everyone can take steps to reduce their risk of developing cancer – or to increase their chances of surviving – by improving their diet and exercising.
  • We believe that funding research and influencing international policy are crucial to keeping people healthy and helping them to prevent and survive disease.
  • We believe in educating the public about their cancer risk, so they can be empowered to make evidence-informed decisions about their health.
  • We believe that cancer prevention is underfunded. To move forward, we must help society to recognise that prevention is better than cure.