NCCN Launches First International Training Forum on Cancer Control Strategies
NCCN Launches First International Training Forum on Cancer Control Strategies
In May 2025, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), a prominent nonprofit alliance of cancer centers in the United States, is excited to participate in the inaugural Cancer Planners Forum held in Geneva, Switzerland. This important forum, which runs from May 14 to 16, will gather representatives from around 75 countries to enhance collaboration in developing effective cancer control plans globally.
Dr. Crystal S. Denlinger, the CEO of NCCN, states, "Every day we strive to improve access to high-quality, patient-centered cancer care for everyone worldwide. We are proud to sponsor this significant gathering as we commit to international cooperation in combating cancer. It’s vital that every country and region has access to cancer plans that are based on the best available evidence to optimize care for those affected by cancer everywhere."
The Cancer Planners Forum is designed specifically to educate, mentor, and support individuals responsible for developing and implementing National Cancer Control Plans (NCCPs). It is organized and led by The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC), of which the NCCN is a member, with collaborative support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), and the International Cancer Control Partnership (ICCP).
A recent study published in Lancet Oncology reviewed NCCPs from across the globe, analyzing 98 NCCPs and 58 non-communicable disease (NCD) plans from countries at varying resource levels. While the study indicates overall advancements in national cancer strategies, significant gaps remain in funding, access, and the integration of evidence-based measures into national cancer control programs.
The goal of the Cancer Planners Forum is to address these gaps by fostering collaboration, supporting data-driven decision-making, and ensuring that cancer control plans are comprehensive, well-funded, and effectively implemented. Key topics of discussion will include:
- - Best practices in the development and implementation of NCCPs
- - The investment case for national cancer control planning
- - Case studies of successful national cancer control initiatives
- - The role of cancer registries and data-driven decision-making
- - The influence of law and policy on cancer control
Katy Winckworth-Prejsnar, Director of NCCN's Global Program, highlighted the forum's importance by saying, "This groundbreaking forum takes place in a pivotal year, as NCDs, including cancer, are a focus of the global health agenda. Upcoming significant global meetings this year include the World Health Assembly (WHA) and the fourth high-level meeting of the UN General Assembly on NCD prevention and control (HLM4). We hope that insights from this forum can assist member states as they advocate for NCCPs related to achieving universal health coverage (UHC), the goals of the NCD Global Action Plan, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)."
NCCN is well-positioned to contribute to this effort, as nearly half of the two million registered users of the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology are located outside the United States, representing over 190 different countries. The NCCN’s Global Program regularly collaborates with local and regional experts to create guidelines and resources tailored to the specific needs of each population. This includes International Adaptations of the NCCN Guidelines, the NCCN Framework for Resource Stratification of NCCN Guidelines, and the Translations of NCCN Guidelines and NCCN Guidelines for Patients.
All global cancer resources from NCCN are freely accessible at NCCN.org or through the Virtual Library of NCCN Guidelines App. For more information, visit NCCN.org/global.
About the National Comprehensive Cancer Network
The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) celebrates its 30th anniversary as a nonprofit alliance of leading cancer centers dedicated to patient care, research, and education. NCCN is committed to defining and promoting high-quality, effective, equitable, and accessible cancer treatment and prevention so that all individuals can lead better lives. The NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology offer transparent, evidence-based, consensus-driven recommendations for cancer treatment, prevention, and supportive care. They are recognized as the gold standard for clinical guidance and policy in cancer care, being the most comprehensive and frequently updated guidelines available in any field of medicine. The NCCN Guidelines for Patients provide expert information on cancer care to inform and empower patients and caregivers, supported by the NCCN Foundation. Moreover, NCCN fosters education, global initiatives, policy advocacy, and research collaboration in oncology. For more details, visit NCCN.org.
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