CANCER SUPPORT FOUNDATION FRANCE

The cancer support foundation France is a network of independent associations all over France that provides people affected with cancer.

Each association groups itself according to the needs of its geographical location and all associations are set up according to the French law of 1901.

What we aim to do

The cancer support foundation in France (CSF) has been working with cancer patients with the following goals

• Research- the CSF in France is dedicated to research about cancer where scientists and doctors carry out tests and experiments to further scientific knowledge about the disease. It involves clinical research in physics, chemistry, biology, and radiobiology to help fight cancer.
• Diagnostics, follow up and care given to the cancer patients in the hospital. The foundation provides support to cancer through the best available medication as well as intensive care of the patients for monitoring progress and further research on cancer.
• Preservation and transfer of knowledge- the cancer foundation transfers awareness about cancer through teaching and museology activities.
• Access to innovation. The cancer support foundation forges ties with other economic sources to develop changes which assist patients and improve scientific knowledge

The CSF has historical expertise on different types of cancer due to the research and innovations done in the past years. The types of cancer include breast cancer, lung cancer, retinoblastoma, sarcomas, lung cancer, as well as bone cancer. It also deals with childhood cancer which differs from adult cancer. The childhood cancers especially leukemia and tumors of the central nervous system affect children under the age of 15.it, affects around 800 children under the age of 15 every year.

Both private and public financing sources usually fund the cancer support foundation. The funding of the program enables the foundation to carry out its mission successfully.

   At institut-curie.org/ we offer services to cancer patients for a better future towards fighting cancer. If you would like to encourage your company to donate to the institution on the Benevity.com platform and network, you can also give online or by bank transfer to Institut Curie. You can also send your donation by check before submitting the test, download and print the support card found on their website. You will receive a tax receipt as soon as your contribution is received.