ISNCC is an international membership organization dedicated to the following charitable, educational and scientific purposes:

Improving the health and well-being of people at risk for or living with cancer.Through its strategic coalitions and partnerships, the Society influences and participates in setting directions for cancer nursing, health policy and cancer control initiatives that are intended to improve the health and well-being of people around the world.

Promoting the nurse’s role in improving cancer care. The Society leads a global community of cancer nurses to share, discuss and debate strategies and innovations that advance clinical practice, education, research and management.; and developing nursing leadership in cancer care delivery.

The Society supports the development of current and emerging cancer nursing leaders globally.