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The '''Japanese Cancer Association''' ('''JCA''') is the oldest [[professional association]] related to [[cancer research]] in [[ |
The '''Japanese Cancer Association''' ('''JCA''') is the oldest [[professional association]] related to [[cancer research]] in [[Japan]]. Based in [[Tokyo]], this organization focuses on all aspects of cancer research, including basic, clinical and translational research into the [[etiology (medicine)|etiology]], [[Preventive medicine|prevention]], [[diagnosis]], and [[therapy|treatment]] of cancer. Founded in 1941, the JCA now has more than 16,000 members. |
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==Purpose and Activities== |
==Purpose and Activities== |
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The purpose of JCA is to promote cancer research. JCA hosts an Annual Meeting and other academic meetings (e.g.: symposia, conferences, once or twice a year), holds lectures open to the public, and publishes a journal.<ref>[http://www.jca.gr.jp/english/index.html Purpose and Activities of the Japanese Cancer Association]</ref> |
The purpose of JCA is to promote cancer research. The JCA hosts an Annual Meeting and other academic meetings (e.g.: symposia, conferences, once or twice a year), holds lectures open to the public, and publishes a journal.<ref>[http://www.jca.gr.jp/english/index.html Purpose and Activities of the Japanese Cancer Association]</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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In 1941, Mataro Nagayo, President of [[Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research]], proposed the foundation of new organization related to [[cancer research]], and the JCA was |
In 1941, Mataro Nagayo, President of [[Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research]], proposed the foundation of new organization related to [[cancer research]], and then the JCA was established and joined to the Japan Medical Society in the same year.<ref>[http://www.jfcr.or.jp/about/activity.html 日本癌学会 The Japanese Cancer Association]{{ja icon}}</ref> |
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==Cancer Science== |
==Cancer Science== |
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The JCA publishes a peer-reviewed and fully open access journal: ''[[Cancer Science]]''. This journal was first issued by [[Katsusaburō Yamagiwa]], Japan's pioneer |
The JCA publishes a peer-reviewed and fully open access journal: ''[[Cancer Science]]''. This journal was first issued by [[Katsusaburō Yamagiwa]], Japan's pioneer cancer researcher, in 1907. It monthly publishes original articles, editorials, and letters to the editor, describing original research in the fields of basic, translational and clinical [[cancer research]]. It also accepts reports and case reports.<ref>[http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/10.1111/(ISSN)1349-7006 Overview of Cancer Science]</ref> |
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==Association Awards== |
==Association Awards== |
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The JCA established academic awards include the following |
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*[[Tomizo Yoshida|Tomizo Yoshida Award]] |
*[[Tomizo Yoshida|Tomizo Yoshida Award]] |
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*Mataro Nagayo Award |
*Mataro Nagayo Award |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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* [[Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research]] |
* [[Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research]] |
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* [[Cancer research]] |
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* [[Chemotherapy]] |
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* [[Radiation therapy]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 11:26, 23 February 2014
| Formation | April 5, 1941 |
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| Headquarters | Tokyo, Japan |
Membership | More than 16,000 |
Official language | Japanese English |
| Website | www |
The Japanese Cancer Association (JCA) is the oldest professional association related to cancer research in Japan. Based in Tokyo, this organization focuses on all aspects of cancer research, including basic, clinical and translational research into the etiology, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. Founded in 1941, the JCA now has more than 16,000 members.
Purpose and Activities
The purpose of JCA is to promote cancer research. The JCA hosts an Annual Meeting and other academic meetings (e.g.: symposia, conferences, once or twice a year), holds lectures open to the public, and publishes a journal.[1]
History
In 1941, Mataro Nagayo, President of Japanese Foundation for Cancer Research, proposed the foundation of new organization related to cancer research, and then the JCA was established and joined to the Japan Medical Society in the same year.[2]
Cancer Science
The JCA publishes a peer-reviewed and fully open access journal: Cancer Science. This journal was first issued by Katsusaburō Yamagiwa, Japan's pioneer cancer researcher, in 1907. It monthly publishes original articles, editorials, and letters to the editor, describing original research in the fields of basic, translational and clinical cancer research. It also accepts reports and case reports.[3]
Association Awards
The JCA established academic awards include the following
- Tomizo Yoshida Award
- Mataro Nagayo Award
- Japanese Cancer Association Incitement Award
- JCA-Mauvernay Award
- JCA-CHAAO Award