Dutch Cancer Society (KWF)

KWF Kankerbestrijding/KWF Dutch Cancer Society was founded in 1949. Back then, the prognosis for cancer patients was bleak: 5 years post-diagnosis, only 1 out of 4 cancer patients was still alive. Nowadays, this number has increased to 2 out of 3 . We thank our donors, whose generous donations has enabled researchers to detect, understand and treat cancer better. However, despite these promising numbers, our task is not finished. The increasing complexity of oncology is accompanied by new challenges and questions. If more cancer patients can be cured, or survive longer, how can we optimize their quality of life? How can we stimulate better treatment for rare and hard-to-treat tumours? And how can we prevent cancer? The patient is key Through our actions, we support patients in every aspect of their life. For people who have not yet been diagnosed with cancer, as well as for patients who can’t be cured. Our main goals are: • To prevent cancer wherever we can. • To stimulate better treatment for every type of cancer. • To aim for a better quality of life for (recovered) patients and their loved ones. • To ensure that high quality palliative care is available for all patients. Through stimulation of focused scientific research, policy making, knowledge transfer and collaboration with our stakeholders, KWF is dedicated to improving the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. Our organisational structure enables us to respond quickly to developments in society and research.. There are enormous challenges ahead of us. KWF can’t face these alone. Therefore, we join forces with (inter)national stakeholders to achieve our goals. With the support of society, which includes 100,000 volunteers and almost 1 million donors. We work together for a better life with and without cancer; this is what we stand for!