Eurasian Federation of Oncology

Founded in 2009, Eurasian Federation of Oncology is a non-profit association based in Mumbai, India working on health, education, medical research.

Eurasian Federation of Oncology (EAFO) is a not-for-profit professional organisation founded in 2009 to raise cancer awareness and educate healthcare professionals, students and the public about cancer prevention, early detection, treatment and control. It unites oncologists, other healthcare professionals, anti-cancer and anti-tobacco advocates, patients, survivors, journalists and policy makers from Asia, Europe and beyond. Its work includes scientific seminars, forums, a basic oncology course, live surgery master classes, fellowships for young specialists, and a lung cancer pathology diagnostics project in Russian regions. Events are held in countries including Russia, India, China, Hungary, Belarus and Kazakhstan. The organisation is funded mainly through donations from cancer survivors, their families and supporters.