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One of the main activities of the anticancer Fund is providing the public with scientifically accurate information regarding cancer and treatments. This includes information on the different types of cancer, treatments (both conventional and non-conventional) and other information related to cancer
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In terms of research, the ACF develops promising treatment options for patients, which is done on an international scale. The ACF collaborates with other researchers across the European continent to advance the development of cures. The ACF also funds promising research projects financially. For
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Part of ACF's activities in the information section focus on exposing false and potentially lethal information. This fits in with the goal of providing evidence-based information concerning cancer and cancer treatments. An example of this is the drug
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Officially established in 2013, the foundation has grown from Reliable Cancer Therapies (RCT), a non-profit organization established in 2009. RCT is still operational today, but the foundation has taken over many of its tasks as well as the goals.
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The vision of the ACF is to expand the amount of possible treatment options for cancer. The mission of the Anticancer Fund is to cure all people who suffer from cancer. This is done on two levels: information and research.
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trials, which focuses on the re-purposing of drugs for the treatment of cancer. It has formed a partnership called the Repurposing Drugs in Oncology project with the American
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ACF’s funding comes from a private fund, as well donations from individuals who wish to support the cause of the Anticancer Fund.
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and therapies. The Anticancer Fund holds a HON-certificate for the information that can be found on its website.
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to investigate the use of existing medicines with novel uses. It has identified
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Dr Pan Pantziarka is the organisation's spokesman in the United Kingdom.
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Belgian foundation that provides information about cancers and therapies
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Medical and health organisations based in Belgium

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