According to WHO cancer caused 7,9 million deaths in the world in 2007 - more than HIV/aids, tuberculosis and malaria combined. More than half the new cancer cases globally occur in developing countries. Norwegian Cancer Society has therefore formally adopted international cooperation as one of five objectives.
Norwegian Cancer Society's written and webbased cancer information material is mainly provided in Norwegian. Still, the helpline offers information in Norwegian, English and Sami, and there is a vast number of information sources externally.
The Norwegian Cancer Society (NCS) is a nation-wide, non-profit voluntary organisation. We work to reduce the incidence of cancer, and to increase the recovery rate and life quality of cancer sufferers.
Norwegian Cancer Society cooperates with a wide range of organisations outside Norway. Some are international networks and some are national cancer societies. Provided underneath is a brief overview over the main partners.
In Norway, one out of every third person is at risk of developing cancer at some point in their lives. Every year, close to 26.000 people are diagnosed with cancer. Much can be prevented by simple lifestyle changes.
