The organization's central activities consist of the training and providing networking opportunities for health care providers interested in cancer. They offer opportunities to conduct locally relevant research in cancer and present them to their peers.

SOCRON is also interested in mentoring, career development, and conducting public awareness and advocacy campaigns for high-quality cancer patient care and research. It wishes to foster communication among cancer-related medical The Society of Oncology and Cancer Research of Nigeria was formed in 2006 with the following mission:
• Improving cancer care and prevention;
• Advancing the education of physicians and other professionals in the care of patients with cancer and supporting the development of clinical cancer researchers;
• Fostering communication among cancer-related medical subspecialties and the exchange of a wide range of ideas related to cancer, including its biology, prevention, diagnosis, staging, treatment, and psychosocial impact;
• Advocating public policy that ensures patient access to high-quality cancer care and that supports increased clinical cancer research;
• Assisting oncologists in addressing the challenges of the modern-day practice of oncology.

The Core values of the Society are:
• Commitment: SOCRONs overriding concerns are the care and well-being of patients with cancer.
• Integrity: SOCRON will strive for integrity and trustworthiness in all endeavors.
• Competence: SOCRON will work to ensure excellence in care for all patients with cancer.
• Innovation: SOCRON is committed to innovation in research, oversight, and delivery of cancer care.
• Inclusivity: SOCRON is committed to professional diversity and multidisciplinary care for patients with cancer.

SOCRON became a full UICC member in April 2008.