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Global Focus on Cancer Inc
South Salem, NY · EIN 300688367 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE G30 · Voluntary Health Associations · Small ($100K-$1M) · globalfocusoncancer.org
revenue
$239K
expenses
$229K
net assets
$46K
employees
0
volunteers
5
program ratio
97%
mission · from form 990

To create and implement cancer awareness in the U.S. and foreign countries where access to information about cancer is critically lacking.

profile · synthesized from sources

Global Focus on Cancer Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on increasing cancer awareness in the U.S. and foreign countries where access to information is critically lacking. The organization implements programs such as peer-to-peer support toolkits in Rwanda and disseminates knowledge through scientific conferences and publications. It operates as a voluntary health association with a global outreach emphasis.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $13K
    Stronger Together - peer-to-peer support toolkit in Rwanda
  2. #2 $18K
    Presenting and publishing our work in journals and at scientific conferences.
named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Scientific Dissemination and Publication
Publishing research and presenting findings at scientific conferences to advance global cancer awareness and knowledge sharing.
Stronger Together
Peer-to-peer support toolkit program implemented in Rwanda to support individuals affected by cancer through community-based resources and education.
activities · 6 groups

What they do

  • Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
    • Advocate for equitable cancer policy and global action
      Supports civil society organizations and advocates in low- and middle-income countries to influence national cancer plans through the VOICE initiative; contributes to global policy narratives including the Lancet Commission on Women, Power, and Cancer; and authors policy statements calling for equitable clinical trial access and coordinated international action on women’s cancers.
  • Scientific Conference & Symposium Management 1 activity
    • Host the South East Asia Breast Cancer Symposium (SEABCS)
      Co-founds and co-chairs the annual SEABCS, convening regional and global experts from up to 25 countries, with attendance growing to over 2,200 participants in hybrid formats. The symposium advances early detection, treatment, survivorship, and patient-centered care through continuing education and experience sharing.
  • Documentary Film Production 1 activity
    • Produce documentary media on global cancer experiences
      Produces and maintains the photographic documentary project "Without Borders, the Global Face of Cancer," highlighting shared human experiences across diverse settings to raise awareness and foster empathy in the global fight against cancer.
  • Disease-Specific Clinical & Patient Education 1 activity
    • Produce educational resources for cancer patients
      Develops and distributes educational materials including a series of 40 videos produced in two countries, navigational tools, and informational content to support cancer patients and families in understanding diagnosis, treatment, and care options.
  • Volunteer and Professional Training Programs 1 activity
    • Train peer mentors and patient advocates
      Trains over 300 peer mentors globally, with specific programming in Vietnam and through annual trainings at the South East Asia Breast Cancer Symposium, to support cancer patients and families in psychosocial care, navigation, and advocacy.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Conduct research on people-centered cancer care
      Leads research initiatives focused on peer support, psychosocial care, gender-responsive systems, health systems strengthening, and supportive care in low- and middle-income countries. This includes NCI-funded evaluations, scoping reviews, Delphi studies, and development of implementation frameworks, with findings published in journals such as JCO Global Oncology and The Lancet.
    • Implement peer-led psychosocial support programs
      Implements and expands culturally adapted peer-led psychosocial support programs, including the Stronger Together model and toolkit, in low- and middle-income countries such as Vietnam, Rwanda, and others. These programs are integrated into routine oncology care and have demonstrated improvements in psychosocial well-being and quality of life.
    • Support gender-responsive cancer care initiatives
      Partners with C/Can to implement the GRACE framework in León (Mexico), Nairobi (Kenya), and Tbilisi (Georgia), contributing expertise in gender-responsive research, meaningful engagement, and people-centered systems to address gender-related barriers in cancer care access and outcomes.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$239K
Contributions & grants$239K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$229K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineOther
balance sheet
Total assets$46K
Cash$46K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$46K
Liquid reserves2.4 mo
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue +57.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • Carolyn Taylor — President
  • Cynthia Hayes — Treasurer
  • Marianne Bosshart — Secretary
relationships · 55

Who they work with

  • 100+ Global partnerships Partner — Collaborates with over 100 global partner organizations to deliver cancer support programs.
  • 100+ Global partnerships Partner — Collaborates with over 100 global partners to advance cancer awareness and support initiatives.
  • ABC Global Alliance Partner — Global Focus on Cancer collaborates with ABC Global Alliance on initiatives related to advanced breast cancer.
  • ASCO Partner — Collaborated on the development of a policy statement on global equity in clinical trials.
  • Abtaluna Partner — Global Focus on Cancer partners with Abtaluna to support children fighting or who have fought cancer and their families in Dubai.
  • African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer Partner — Collaborates with AORTIC to provide advocates with structured engagement opportunities at the AORTIC conference.
  • Alola Foundation Partner — Collaboration with Alola Foundation to raise awareness about women’s cancer in Timor Leste, focusing on community education and reducing stigma around treatment.
  • American Chamber of Commerce in Viet Nam Partner — Partnership to support health initiatives in Vietnam within the context of U.S.-Vietnam trade and investment relations.
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology Partner — Collaboration with ASCO on clinical oncology education, research, and patient information initiatives including Cancer.Net and CancerLinQ.
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology Partner — International partner involved in leading training and educational programs at SEABCS
  • American Society of Clinical Pathology Partner — International partner involved in leading training and educational programs at SEABCS
  • American Society of Clinical Pathology Partner — Partnership to advance laboratory medicine and improve patient care through global collaboration.
  • Amese Partner — Collaboration with AMESE to support women with breast diseases in Colombia, focusing on early detection and patient support.
  • Art for Cancer, Thailand Partner — Partnership to provide emotional, financial, and informational support to cancer patients in Thailand.
  • Asia-Pacific Radiation Oncology Special Interest Group Partner — Collaboration to support radiation oncologists in low- and middle-income countries in the Asia-Pacific region through training and department twinning.
  • Basic Health International Partner — Partnership focused on eliminating cervical cancer globally through research, innovation, and sustainable strategies in low-resource settings.
  • Breast Cancer Foundation – Singapore Partner — Collaboration to advocate for early detection of breast cancer and support the breast cancer community in Singapore through awareness and psycho-social programs.
  • Breast Cancer Initiative 2.5 Partner — Partnership to reduce disparities in breast cancer outcomes worldwide through consensus-based strategies, technical expertise, and resource-stratified approaches.
  • Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia Partner — Collaboration to improve quality of life for women with breast cancer and reduce premature mortality through public education and early detection in Malaysia.
  • Breast Health Foundation, South Africa Partner — Partnership to educate the public on breast cancer and breast health and empower women in South Africa.
  • Breast Health Global Initiative Partner — Collaboration to develop and implement evidence-based, culturally appropriate guidelines for breast health and cancer control in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Breast Health Global Initiative Partner — International partner involved in leading training and educational programs at SEABCS
  • Breast Surgery International Partner — Partnership to advance the science and practice of breast surgery, with emphasis on improving breast cancer care in developing countries.
  • Bright Future Fund Partner — Partnered with Global Focus on Cancer to co-host SEABCS 2023 in Hue City, Vietnam
  • Bright Future Fund - Quỹ Ngày mai tươi sáng, Viet Nam Partner — Collaboration with this leading Vietnamese charity to support cancer patients in Vietnam.
  • Calmette Hospital, Cambodia Partner — Partnership with a tertiary hospital in Cambodia offering specialized cancer surgery and comprehensive care services.
  • Can Tho Oncology Hospital, Viet Nam Partner — Collaboration with the largest oncology hospital in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region to improve patient satisfaction and cancer care.
  • Can Tho University of Public Health, Viet Nam Partner — Partnership with a medical university focused on education, scientific research, and training healthcare professionals in Vietnam.
  • Cancer Alliance South Africa Partner — Collaboration with a leading South African organization providing integrated cancer services, education, and support since 1931.
  • Cancer Aware Nigeria Partner — Partnership to raise adequate awareness about cancer in Nigeria.
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strategies · 5

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advocacy Informed by Evidence and Lived Experience
    methodology: evidence-based advocacy
    By combining research evidence with the voices of people with lived experience, we strengthen cancer policy advocacy, because authentic, data-driven narratives increase policy coherence and impact when aligned with international frameworks.
  • Co-Design with Communities and Implementation Science
    methodology: implementation_science_and_co_design
    By combining implementation science with co-design and partnership, we address structural inequities and social determinants of cancer outcomes, because sustainable change requires locally led, evidence-informed systems adapted to specific contexts.
  • Lived-Experience-Centered Design
    methodology: lived-experience-centered design
    By centering the lived experience of cancer survivors in program and research design, we produce more relevant, culturally adaptable, and equitable solutions, because those with direct experience identify unmet needs and drive authentic engagement.
  • Peer-to-Peer Support Model
    methodology: peer-to-peer_support
    By leveraging trained cancer survivors as mentors, we improve psychosocial support and patient navigation, because lived experience builds trust and fills gaps in clinical care that traditional systems overlook.
  • Regional Knowledge and Advocacy Networks
    methodology: regional-knowledge-sharing
    By convening multidisciplinary stakeholders and creating international platforms, we strengthen regional capacity and grassroots advocacy, because shared learning and cross-border collaboration amplify impact beyond what isolated efforts can achieve.