Objectives

To reduce the impact of cancer on the community, in terms of lives affected and lives lost.
To promote a balanced public awareness of cancer.
To encourage and to provide a way for those with experience of cancer to contribute to all levels of decision-making about the disease.
To define the issues that are important to consumers and to advocate for measures to address them.
To work towards ensuring access to the highest quality treatment and support services for people with cancer, regardless of their geographical location, social or economic status, ethnicity or stage of disease.
To influence the direction of research into causes, prevention, optimal treatments and support.
To provide a forum for people affected by cancer and their carers to share experiences and information.