Israel Cancer Association (ICA) - Hebrew & Russian
Israel Cancer Association (ICA)
About Us
Israel Cancer Association (ICA) was founded in 1952. Many years of involvement and a proud record of achievement have earned ICA widespread recognition, both nationally and internationally, as a prime leader in the fight against cancer.
Due to ICA's endless efforts hospital wards have been renovated, medical equipment is continuously purchased, ICA finances professional posts in oncology medical centers and in the community, providing professional training for multidisciplinary staff and professional support for the patients. ICA provides information and assistance by virtue of the vigorous activities promoting updated treatment, the enhancement of patients' quality of life and guarding their rights.
ICA works in collaboration with the health authorities but is financially independent. All of ICA's means are derived from public contributions with no funding from the government. Nevertheless, ICA acts as a complimentary agent while serving as a catalyst for innovation.
ICA plans to continue in every sphere of activity- promoting research, prevention, early detection, updating treatment methods and rehabilitation.
The Israel Cancer Association, throughout its existence, has worked continuously to make the fight against cancer a national priority and won the President's Award for an Outstanding Volunteering Organization during Israel's jubilee celebrations. ICA continuously cares for the sick but supports the healthy, adheres to the young and old, to men and women of all sectors all over the country.
Chairman of ICA is Professor Eliezer Robinson who was the president of the International Union against Cancer (UICC) 1998-2002.
Miri Ziv, Director General of the Israel Cancer Association was appointed as a member of the UICC Board of Directors in 2006 and 2008 for additional period of four years.
ICA's dedicated people together with its volunteers and friends around the world continue to operate on all fronts making the fight against cancer a top priority and a global battle.
Professor Aharon Ciechanover, Noble Prize winner in 2002 had said: "some odd years ago, as a young researcher and physician, I received assistance from Israel Cancer Association fellowships, and I learned from up close about the significant work that the Association does in promoting research, prevention, early detection, and improving treatment modalities for patients" .
ICA continues to be at the forefront in the fight against Cancer.
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