The Cancer Society of Finland (CSF) was founded in 1936. The incentive for its establishment was an endowment of 5 million Finnish marks, invested in radium used for treating patients with cancer. At the time, cancer was still a relatively little known disease group, and in 1948 the Cancer Foundation was created to fund cancer research.
The CSF maintains the Finnish Cancer Registry. Cancer Foundation Finland is a charitable organization and the main private funder of cancer research in the country.
The strategy of the CSF and Cancer Foundation Finland is their pledge to act decisively to promote health, prevent cancer, support people with cancer, and reduce the adverse effects of cancer throughout the country.
The CSF is one of Finland’s largest patient and public health organizations, as well as being an expert organization nationally. The CSF’s work is influential in society, and it is proficient in its field.
The CSF consists of 12 regional cancer associations and six national patient organizations. The CSF’s member associations are independent organizations that adhere to commonly agreed values and working principles.
- Ahti Antilla, Lead Senior Expert, CSF
- Tytti Sarkeala, Senior Expert, CSF
- Sirpa Heinävaara, Senior Researcher, CSF
- Veli-Matti Partanen, Project Manager, CSF
- Sanni Helander, Junior Expert, CSF
- Milla Lehtinen, Junior Expert, CSF
- Aku Leivonen, Statistician, CSF
- Päivi Nieminen, Administrative Assistant, CSF