GCCA Member Organizations 

This association was born from the voluntary work of a handful of people who believed in a project of solidarity and social responsibility. The stories of struggle and courage of our associates fill us with pride and are the main reason that leads us to continue with the project. Many of us when we were diagnosed with the syndrome felt alone. This association was also born with the aim that this does not happen anymore. Sharing adversities, illusions, tricks, all of this is part of this space. Welcome to AFA Lynch.

Advocates for Universal DPD/DPYD Testing’s mission is to advocate for standard of care in US to include DPYD pretreatment testing before 5FU and capecitabine chemotherapy. This will reduce suffering, save lives and save money.

Africa Cancer Foundation launched in 2011 in Nairobi, is a Charitable Trust that works towards preventing cancer and providing holistic solutions for those affected by cancer in Africa. Over the last twelve years (12), ACF has become a trusted institution for breast, cervical and prostate cancer screening and awareness in Kenya. ACF has spearheaded the screening of over 32,000 men and women in 27 counties for the leading cancers in Kenya.

OEKK-AgaliaZO, in its many years of action, always stands by the side of all cancer patients as well as their relatives, trying to offer full support and reinforcement. The purpose of OEKK-AgaliaZO has and always has as its focus the benefit of all those who are faced with the disease of cancer. With oncology patients and their families in mind only, we have shaped our work and strive to achieve our purpose in a context of stability but also continuous development.

We are a non-profit, non-governmental organization of public utility.ASAPRECAN was established in the city of San Salvador, at eleven o'clock on April 3, 2007, with the purpose of fighting cancer in all known modalities or known in the future.It is made up of volunteers, associates and contracted personnel who join efforts to achieve the objectives of the Association. The integrity, professionalism, dedication and responsiveness of all ASAPRECAN members has generated a common culture characterized by teamwork and a great spirit of service.

Sostén is made up of a group of people with the commitment to transform the reality of cancer patients. Since May 2000 we have had the mission of accompanying people with cancer through their treatment, providing support, containment and advice. The work team is made up of professionals trained in different topics of health, management, patient rights, health technology evaluation, communication and institutional development.

We are an association that fights against cancer. We fight to improve patient care and ensure equality and fairness in access to health care and prevention programs. Our actions focus on information, awareness, defense of the rights of cancer patients and screening. We are in several cancer committees and partner of the Ministry of Health for the Algeria cancer plan.

Bhutan Cancer Society is s Civil Society Organization registered with the Civil Society Organization Authority. The Society was established in 2015 under the Royal Patronage of Her Royal Highness Ashi Kesang Wangmo Wangchuck with the primary focus to advocate on the prevention of cancers, provide social support to the affected population and conduct relevant research to deliver evidence-based services. Vision: "Empowering Lives, Easing Journeys: A Cancer-Free Bhutan where Support, Awareness, and Quality Care Converge" Mission: 1. Improve access to quality and timely services. 2. Conduct educational programs/advocacy to reduce incidence of cancer. 3. Improve quality of life of affected population and enable them to lead socially and economically productive lives.

We are confident that strong and functional healthcare will be established in Macedonia, institutions that will fully serve patients, as well as citizens who will be aware of their obligations regarding their own health. Our goal is to actively participate in the creation of a healthy population, aware of the risks and challenges, a country with a significantly reduced number of cancer patients and, of course, a country with a significantly increased number of people cured of cancer. The population in Macedonia has a negative attitude and fear of cancer as a disease. We want to eradicate that fear, educate citizens and raise their awareness, by sending a clear message to everyone that cancer must not be treated as an incurable disease and encourage them to fight to beat cancer.

Bowel Cancer Australia provides practical and emotional support for the growing number of Australians affected by the disease. The 100% community-funded charity offers information, resources, and support to anyone with issues related to bowel cancer.

We may not ever completely eradicate bowel cancer, but through better screening, treatments and support, we can catch it earlier ÔøΩ when itÔøΩs most treatable. ThatÔøΩs why we wonÔøΩt stop until weÔøΩve beaten apathy, beaten embarrassment, beaten the lack of awareness and funding ÔøΩ and above all, beaten bowel cancer.

Bowel Cancer Support Group UK is a nationwide online peer support group for anyone affected by colorectal cancers.

We're the UK's leading bowel cancer charity. We're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. Our vision is a future where nobody dies of the disease.

Since July 2006, CCRAN has been the most trusted colorectal cancer patient and caregiver support, education and advocacy network in Canada. We actively support patient and their caregivers by providing evidence-based information and education in respect of colorectal cancer and we advocate for equal and timely access to effective therapies to improve patient outcomes. Weare dedicated to improving the longevity and quality of life of all colorectal cancer patients in Canada.

CORUM (COLORECTAL CANCER SURVIVORSHIP SOCIETY MALAYSIA) is a nonprofit organization that was first established in 2013 by a group of colorectal cancer patients, cancer survivors, medical and allied health care professionals. The main aim of this society is to guide, support and help improvise the quality of life of those afflicted by colorectal cancer. CORUM engages in public education and stresses on the importance of prevention, early detection and living life after colorectal cancer. Our mission Statement : CORUM is a survivor-volunteer managed group which aims to improve the quality of life of all those affected by colorectal cancer by providing psychosocial support and information to patients, families and care-givers as well as raising awareness and promoting early investigation and treatment of the disease amongst the public.

Our goal is to ensure that credible and reliable information regarding all facets of the disease is readily available and to inform the patient (and the general public) about how to manage their liberties and gain the best results for themselves, creating responsible and proactive healthcare consumers.

The Cancer Alliance is a collective group of cancer control non-profit organisations and cancer advocates brought together under a common mandate, to provide a platform of collaboration for cancer civil society to speak with one voice and be a powerful tool to affect change for all South African adults and children affected by cancer.

Cancer Awareness Foundation of Bangladesh is a government registered non- profit, community based voluntary organization in Bangladesh established in 2016. From the beginning of the journey, Cancer Awareness Foundation of Bangladesh has been working to spread awareness, cancer screening, early detection and ensure proper treatment and rehabilitation for cancer patients and their family. It has fast growing volunteer network composed of people from different age group and socio-economic which is vital for sustained development and success. Mission: *Create awareness * Facilitate early detection *Establish world class comprehensive cancer center *Rehabilitee cancer patient and their family * Facilitate advocacy * Cancer Research *Voluntary chain for cancer prevention & care

Our mission is to provide evidence-based information from a patient advocacy standpoint so that cancer patients can approach treatment based on their own wishes.

Cheeky Charity's mission is to advance colorectal & anal cancer prevention, early detection, and support, focusing on the LGBTQ+ community. Their queer-led organization leverages 'cheeky' tactics for greater awareness, and focuses on: Delivering education Offering support groups for LGBTQ+ individuals facing these cancers Advocating for accessible screenings Supporting research that promises to make earlier detection methods more accessible.

Empower local communities to promote prevention and early detection of colon cancer, and to provide support to those affected.

COLONTOWN is an online peer-to-peer community serving almost 10,000 CRC patients and caregivers in more than 120 unique private neighborhoods for every age, stage, and facet of the colorectal cancer experience. Led by more than 100 trained volunteers, all patients, caregivers and survivors, the COLONTOWN community is the largest online peer-to-peer community for colorectal cancer support. COLONTOWN helps empower patients to take an active role in their own care and treatment, offering psychosocial support, disease education, assistance with second opinions and Clinical Trials, as well as leadership training designed to help improve outcomes and extend lives. COLONTOWN is where Hope meets Science.

To empower a nation of allies who work with us to provide support for patients and families, caregivers, and survivors; to raise awareness of preventive measures; and inspire efforts to fund critical research.

We are dedicated to colorectal cancer awareness and education, support for patients and their caregivers, and advocacy on their behalf. We aspire to reduce the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in Canada while improving the quality of life of patients, their families and their caregivers.

We offer information on lifestyles that can reduce your own risk of getting cancer, as well as information on the symptoms of gastrointestinal cancer and the importance of early diagnosis. We offer comprehensible, reliable and up-to-date disease-related information that helps in dealing with the crisis of illness and coping with it. Getting cancer affects many areas of life, so information and support are also needed on a wide scale from different areas of life. We listen to the needs of the target group and strive to meet them. Adequate access to information also has a safeguarding and equality aspect. Peer support complements the field of psychosocial support in a unique way. A peer supporter uses the knowledge gained through his own experience to support and help others. Due to the great value and uniqueness of peer support, Colores cherishes the conditions that enable peer support and appreciates the support people who provide peer support.