GLOBAL CANCER
ALLIANCE
About the Global Cancer Alliance
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.
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 to analyze the specialty globally and discuss guidelines for its improvement.
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.
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.
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.
Strategic Objectives
To improve collaborative oncology care models and promote optimal patient outcomes,
ensuring the highest quality and patient safety.
To enhance the quality of life and comprehensive care for patients by advocating for
health policies that benefit patients and their families.
To provide outstanding education and training programs for oncology and hematology
professionals, including the latest scientific and technological advances.
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.
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.
To promote rapid and equitable access to advanced treatments and technologies for
all cancer patients, regardless of geographic or socioeconomic status.
Statutes (PDF)
Annual Reports (PDF)
Guarantee Policy (PDF)
