Objectives: Afford an opportunity for the leadership of cancer institutes and centers throughout the world to meet and discuss mutual problems at appropriate levels; Foster inter-institutional collaboration on state, regional, national, international programs for the control of cancer through research, education and service; Support investigations into the causes, nature, prevention, treatment and rehabilitations of cancer by encouraging the exchange of ideas, information, personnel, and special facilities among groups with predominant interests in cancer; Foster educational and training opportunities in the related biomedical sciences; Provide guidance to federal, state and local governments and private and civil organizations concerning cancer research, public and health professional education, medical care and rehabilitation of cancer patients; Hold meetings of delegates from the membership to expedite the aforementioned purposes.
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