About Us
Driving Excellence in Oncology Care
Driving Excellence in Oncology Care
GLOBAL CANCER ALLIANCE (GCA) is an independent, international non-profit association committed to reducing the global cancer burden by sharing knowledge, promoting best practices, and enabling equitable access to innovation. Connecting leaders worldwide to drive excellence in cancer care.
GCA was established in 2025 as the international extension of the ECO Foundation (Foundation for Excellence and Quality in Oncology), the first organization formed by Spanish oncologists, founded in 2009, to analyze the specialty globally and discuss guidelines for its improvement.
Building on over a decade of success in improving oncology care in Spain, our goal is to apply this proven model on a global scale, creating an international benchmark for quality and collaboration.
Therefore, Global Cancer Alliance and ECO Foundation means that oncologists are committed to working to improve oncology care, from the first stage, already in teaching, through research to patient care.
Our Mission:
Driving global progress against cancer through the collaborative engagement of professionals, institutions, patients, and health authorities.
Promoting medical education, research and access to innovation for all patients around a shared vision of equity and
excellence in cancer care.
Our History
2009: The Foundation is Born
Fundación ECO is created in Spain to unite the country’s leading oncology experts and establish standardized, high-quality practices in cancer care.
2010 - 2024: A Decade of Impact
Over fifteen years, ECO becomes a national benchmark, launching key projects in quality certification (QOPI), process optimization (ONCOptima), and specialized training.
2025: The Vision Goes Global
Building on this solid foundation, the Global Cancer Alliance is launched to apply ECO’s successful collaborative model on an international scale.
Strategic Objectives
– Promotion of Quality & Excellence:
To improve collaborative oncology care models and promote optimal patient outcomes, ensuring the highest quality and patient safety.
– Improvement of Patient Care:
To enhance the quality of life and comprehensive care for patients by advocating for health policies that benefit patients and their families.
– Continuous Medical Education and Training:
To provide outstanding education and training programs for oncology and hematology healthcare professionals, including the latest scientific and technological advances.
– Institutional Cooperation:
To promote dialogue between professionals, patient advocates and health authorities to facilitate the development of legislation that benefits patient care and equitable access to quality healthcare.
– Advocating for equity:
To contribute to reducing the global burden of cancer by advocating for equity and promoting actions to make the fight against cancer a priority on national and international health authorities’ agenda.
– Access to Innovation:
To promote rapid and equitable access to advanced treatments and technologies for all cancer patients, regardless of geographic or socioeconomic status.
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