Deutsche Krebshilfe (German Cancer Aid) was founded on the 25th of September, 1974. The goal of this non-profit organisation "Deutsche Krebshilfe e.V." is to fight all manifestations of cancer.

Following the motto "Helping. Researching. Informing." German Cancer Aid supports research projects to improve prevention, diagnosis, therapy, after-care and self-help. It helps to improve the equipment and personnel in hospitals and to remedy shortages and emergencies in institutions for therapy, research and rehabilitation.

Deutsch Krebshilfe became full UICC member in 1991.