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Strategy and values

The strategy of the Cancer Society and the Cancer Foundation Finland is their pledge to act decisively to promote health, prevent cancer, support people with cancer and reduce the adverse effects of cancer throughout the country. The strategy will guide the work of the Cancer Society and Cancer Foundation Finland over the period 2021 – 2025.

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Mission statement

The mission statement is to prevent cancer, promote survival, and provide support for those with cancer and their loved ones. The mission of the CSF is, according to its rules, to prevent the devastation caused by cancer.

A good life without cancer and despite cancer

Our vision is that,

  • with prevention and early detection, fewer people will get cancer in the future,
  • more people will be fully cured by treatments, and
  • those with incurable cancer will, with care and support, be able to live as full lives as possible and
  • as cancer progresses, patients can be offered good palliative care and hospice care regardless of their place of residence.

The values

Equality and fairness

The CSF tries to ensure the best possible treatment regardless of where they live or how well-off they are. Everyone is equal in dignity.

Accessibility

The services of the CSF are available without hindrance. Accessibility is taken into account when developing existing and new services.

Reliability

The CSF keeps its promise to cancer sufferers, their loved ones, CSF members, citizens, donors, decision makers, and researchers. The information provided by the CSF is accurate and up to date.

Sense of community

The CSF is the largest and most influential patient and public health organisation in Finland. Its strength lies in its regional member associations and national patient organisations, the central office and their seamless cooperation. The community is built on volunteering, peer support and active membership. The CSF and the Cancer Foundation have common goals and their own roles in achieving them. The CSF works with other organisations to achieve these goals.

Have a look at Cancer Society of Finland’s Strategy 2021-25