No major hurdle for clinical implementation
We seek impact and results. We invest our resources where we believe we can make the most progress in the fight against cancer.
Delay between trial results and clinical use
A treatment cannot be implemented in the standard of care immediately after a clinical trial has positive results. Patients pay the price for this delay. The decision to use a new treatment in clinical practice is influenced by many non-scientific factors related to policy, cost-effectiveness, reimbursement and other economic aspects (insurance, production).
Minimising the delay, optimising clinical implementation
The Anticancer Fund has identified three factors that are key to reducing the time between positive clinical trial results and treatment use in clinical practice. A pragmatic approach guarantees a faster clinical adoption process and the chance of bringing a new treatment option to as many patients as possible. The ACF prefers to investigate treatments that are:
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available on the market, ideally as a GMP-approved, marketed drug listed as an essential drug;
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simple, requiring minimal training and handling to keep costs low and maximise treatment compliance;
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affordable to patients around the world.
Our current focus areas
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Drug repurposing
Drug repurposing, also known as drug repositioning, is a drug development strategy predicated on the reuse of existing...
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Less common and rare cancers
We don’t just focus on the ‘big four’ of cancer – prostate, colon, breast and lung. We also investigate new treatment...
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Combination therapies
It is important to investigate the impacts of drugs beyond what they can achieve alone. Using them in combination...
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Preventing tumour recurrence
For cancer survivors, the fight isn’t always over. Many are concerned about the possibility of recurrence, and living...
Our views on treating cancer
OUR PROMISE
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We invest in the most promising research to make measurable progress in the fight against cancer. -
We strive to improve survival and quality of life, financial return is not within the scope of our activities. -
We identify untapped potential in cancer research leading to pragmatic solutions for patients in need. -
We seek impact and we invest our resources where we believe we can make the most progress. -
Every cancer deserves the same attention, regardless of prevalence or profitability.