the role of cancer charities in breast cancer prevention in iran

Background: cancer is a significant public health problem, and its burden is increasingglobally, especially in low- and middle-income countries. cancer charities,alongside the government, could address health issues based on their goals. we studiedthe activities of cancer charities related to breast cancer (bc) prevention in iran.methods: we designed a situational analysis study. we abstracted the cancer charities’objectives that were members of the “iran cancer national network of ngosand charities (ircnnc).” we also searched for their international activities. wereviewed the bc prevention programs conducted by iranian cancer charities andcollected their data and information regarding bc awareness and screening.results: overall, 43 charities were an active member of the ircnnc and wereengaged in 6 areas, including 1) financial and non-financial supports, 2) providingmedical services, 3) providing accommodation to companions of the patients travelingfrom other cities, 4) supplying infrastructure and medical equipment to cancerhospitals, 5) conducting scientific and research activities, and 6) running educationaland awareness campaigns. most actions were on financial and non-financial supports.seven charities are a member of the union for international cancer control(uicc). five charities reported their movement on bc prevention.conclusion: most charities did not document their prevention programs and did notfollow an organized screening program. training and capacity building is needed tosupport the cancer charities for the evidence-based cancer prevention program.