Mission Statement

Promote the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to cancer prevention and control.
Identify and stimulate new research areas in cancer prevention and control.
Support the implementation and evaluation of national, state, and local programs and policies in cancer prevention and control.

The American Society of Preventive Oncology (ASPO) is a multi- disciplinary society which, through a variety of professional education activities which take place surrounding its annual meeting, is primarily committed to serving as an advocate for cancer prevention and control research.

Objectives of the organization are:

1. to stimulate development and communication of information on the causes of human cancer, including environmental exposures, lifestyle, and host susceptibility states;
2. to encourage the development and evaluation of new methods and programs for the prevention and early detection of cancer;
3. to review and monitor programs directed toward reducing cancer incidence, mortality, and morbidity;
4. to assist in professional and public education related to cancer prevention;
5. to foster and enhance the training of health professionals concerned with preventive oncology;
6. to maintain communication with other societies and groups concerned with oncology;
7. to form advisory groups to provide expertise to appropriate scientific, public health and governmental organizations and agencies, and to private industrial and labor organizations; and
8. to participate in international activities and serve as a worldwide cancer prevention resource.

Contributing Disciplines