The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) and its Professional Education Program

The International Union Against Cancer (UICC) is a world federation composed of 242 member organizations. One of its functions is organizing a quadrennial international cancer congress. The next congress will be held in Budapest in August, 1986. Other UICC programs include a Detection and Diagnosis Program, a Tumor Biology Program, a Public Education Campaign, Fellowships and Awards Program, Epidemiology and Prevention Program, Smoking and Cancer Program, Treatment and Rehabilitation Program, and the Professional Education Program. The latter produces a UICC Manual of Clinical Oncology, sponsors regional education meetings, offers consultation visits on request, and offers courses and training programs. The American activities are coordinated by the USA National Committee on the UICC, comprised of representatives of the United States members of the UICC.