Vision

In the promotion of health, prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of cancer patients, a holistic, multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach shall be utilized encompassing medical nutritional, psychosocial, economic and research aspects, in order to elevate the health status of all Filipinos by diminishing the incidence, morbidity and mortality of malignant neoplasms.

The PSO was founded in 1964 with the mission statement that it was to be "a medical professional organization devoted to the integration of various disciplines in the study and treatment of cancer, promote better understanding of cancer control, stimulate and attain a level of specialized knowledge and skill in both theory and practice applicable to better patient care."

Objectives

1. To bring together the various disciplines engaged in the study, management, diagnosis and other aspects of cancer control.

2. To promote the advancement of the science and practice of oncology through undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing medical education.

3. To maintain the highest standards of practice of oncology.

4. To foster cancer research and technological development.

5. To assist in the national cancer control program and in cancer projects and activities of organization and institutions, both government and private.

6. To disseminate information on cancer prevention and management to the public.

7. To promote the interest, welfare and proficiency of its members.

8. To promote and perpetuate good fellowship among its members.