[Activities of the Swiss Cancer League in the campaign against cancer].

The Swiss Cancer League ist the head organization of 19 cantonal and regional cancer leagues with a total of over 60,000 members. Its goal is cancer control on a medical-scientific basis. The League is working toward this goal by funding of research, information and social service. The funding of research is done through grant applications similar to the rules of the Swiss National Fund. Basic and applied research are equally supported. Information is increasingly transmitted through national campaigns (melanoma prevention, cancer and nutrition, European Code). Social services are decentralized and taken care of by the cantonal and regional leagues. The principal revenues derive from private donations (bequests, card sales etc.).