Union for International Cancer Control
| Abbreviation | UICC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1933; 93 years ago |
| Type | INGO |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English |
President | Ulrika Årehed Kågström, Sweden |
| Affiliations | World Health Organization (WHO) |
| Website | www |
membership. Replace with num_members.purpose. It should be removed.The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to reducing the burden of cancer around the world. Founded in Paris in 1933 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, it is considered the oldest and largest organisation of its kind, with more than 1,100 members in over 170 countries and territories.
UICC created the TNM Classification of Malignant Tumours, the global standard used by clinicians to stage cancer, publishes the International Journal of Cancer and organises World Cancer Day, held annually on 4 February. UICC holds consultative status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council and maintains official relations with the World Health Organization, the International Agency for Research on Cancer and the International Atomic Energy Agency.