Türk Kanser Araştırma ve Savaş Kurumu

Founded in 1947, Türk Kanser Araştırma ve Savaş Kurumu is a non-profit association based in Ankara, Turkey working on health, medical research.

Türk Kanser Araştırma ve Savaş Kurumu is a Turkish association founded in 1947 to fight cancer through research, patient care, education and awareness. Based in Ankara, with branches in several Turkish cities, it was granted public-benefit association status in 1947. Its work includes opening Turkey's first cancer hospital in 1962, which now bears the name Ahmet Andiçen Kanser Hastanesi, supporting cancer research and specialist training through scholarships and awards, publishing cancer statistics and the Türk Kanser Haberleri magazine distributed free of charge, and organising congresses and conferences. The association is a member of the International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and the European Cancer League.