Transforming cancer care from the ground up

C/Can is an international non-profit working at the city level to ensure quality cancer care for everyone.

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We unlock cancer care

Our unique approach empowers communities to assess, plan, and implement sustainable cancer care solutions that scale from the local to the national level.

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Uncover the gaps

When a city joins the C/Can network, we start by diagnosing the city’s health system, investigating gaps in the city’s cancer care, and building a foundation for change by bringing local stakeholders together to lead the transformation.

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Power the system

We co-create a plan with each city driven by local priorities. Locally-led projects are executed and monitored to ensure lasting impact. When projects conclude, we support cities to sustain and accelerate their progress.

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We know it works

C/Can’s customised solutions are already enhancing the capacity to address patient needs in cities across the world.

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We measure change

We ensure that our work leads to sustainable change through a framework that measures outcomes across health systems. This means analysing the patient journey, access to and quality of care, development of human capital and knowledge generation.

How it works
We impact the entire health system
Strengthening health service delivery
We provide technical expertise which supports the planning, design and implementation of quality assured and standardised cancer care solutions.
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Developing health workforce capacity
Through capacity development of the cancer workforce, we are strengthening the skills, instincts, abilities, processes and resources that cities need to deliver quality cancer diagnosis, treatment and care.
6,390
health professionals supported
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Catalysing health financing
We support the development of smart data-driven investment strategies, providing tools to support local decision makers in allocating resources and leveraging opportunities for external funding.
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Strengthening leadership and governance
By connecting and activating stakeholders, we build an enabling environment for sustainable cancer care solutions including policy and regulatory changes.
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Improving health information systems
We work with cities to develop tools and guidance, including digital, to enhance the availability, quality and sharing of data and insights, and to strengthen cancer surveillance.
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System readiness
We work with cities to strengthen the foundations of cancer care—supporting health systems by enhancing infrastructure, clinical coordination, and the capabilities of healthcare professionals.
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We can’t do this alone

Our model is transforming health systems across the world, in cancer and beyond. To keep it up, we need strong partners, funding bodies and frontline leaders by our side.

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Nov 2025
In person
Research for Impact: C/Can Cities as Knowledge Hubs
Addressing global health challenges requires more than global strategies—it demands local action. At City Cancer Challenge…
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