The Norwegian Cancer Society is one of the largest user and special interest organisations in Norway. By the end of 2015, the organisation had 113,500 members, 25,000 volunteers and 190 employees, all highly competent individuals who are committed to advocating for the cancer cause.

The objectives of the Norwegian Cancer Society include preventing and fighting against cancer, and to improve the quality of life for patients and their families. The Norwegian Cancer Society makes an important contribution to society by fighting cancer on a national and a global level, through research, prevention, information, support, advisory services, and political advocacy.

The Norwegian Cancer Society has its headquarters in Oslo, and district offices in Tromsø, Trondheim, Bergen, Stavanger, Kristiansand, Hamar, Tønsberg and Oslo.