We are fighting for a world that is free from preventable cancer, and where people affected by cancer have equitable access to treatment and care.

Law and cancer

Law and cancer

Law can help protect people’s right to health; shaping their behaviour and the environments around them.

Focus Areas

Focus areas

We work to advance law across cancer and noncommunicable disease prevention, treatment and care.

Training programs

Training programs

We train government lawyers and policymakers to use law to prevent cancer and other noncommunicable diseases.

Our Strategic Plan 2025-2030

The McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer is the only centre of its kind in the world dedicated to advancing law in cancer control. And together with key partners and collaborators, we commit to shaping a future where the burden of preventable cancers is reduced, demonstrating that with determination and strong legal frameworks we can build a healthier, more equitable world for all.

Read our 5-year Strategic Plan

We’re a knowledge hub for the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control.

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