Mexican Association for the Fight Against Cancer

What Mexican Association for the Fight Against Cancer does

AMLCC (Asociación Mexicana de Lucha Contra el Cáncer A.C.) is a Mexican non-profit civil association founded in 1978 and headquartered in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City. It operates a four-pillar model spanning cancer education, prevention, patient support, and public policy advocacy, serving cancer patients, families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, and the general public with educational content on 15+ cancer types. Its core service portfolio includes the Campus AMLCC (Mexico's first digital oncology education campus with 83+ courses), La Ruta del Paciente (a five-stage patient navigation tool that has documented reducing time from suspicion to first treatment from 6 months to under 30 days), the Estar Para Ellas breast cancer program co-developed with AVON/Natura, and a portfolio of donation campaigns processed through Openpay.

The organization's digital infrastructure is not proprietary: the website is built by Nubox IO, payments are processed via Openpay (PCI DSS certified), and analytics run on Google Analytics. Reach is extended through differentiated physical and partner channels — including in-store presence in Fundación Soriana retail locations across Mexico City and Estado de México, the AVON/Natura beauty consultant network, and a downstream protocol partner (Mujeres Salvando Mujeres AC) scaling AMLCC's breast cancer screening method to 3,000 women annually in the Laguna region. AMLCC does not sell services; it is funded via individual donations (preset tiers of MX$200–10,000, one-time or monthly recurring), corporate partnerships and cause-marketing, and campaign-based fundraising, with all donations tax-deductible under Mexico's Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta via its Donataria Autorizada status.

Beyond direct service delivery, AMLCC functions as Mexico's convening civil society voice on cancer policy. It is the driving organization behind the National Cancer Registry (RNC de base poblacional) mandated under Art. 161 Bis de la Ley General de Salud, and has led multi-stakeholder meetings with the Secretaría de Salud, IMSS, INSP, and academic institutions to advance population-based cancer data. With 11–50 employees, 48 years of operating history, and a Donataria Autorizada regulatory designation, the organization occupies a structurally defended position in Mexico's cancer care ecosystem.

Name

Mexican Association for the Fight Against Cancer

Legal name

Asociación Mexicana de Lucha Contra el Cáncer A.C.

Website

https://amlcc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mexican non-profit civil association (founded 1978) that provides cancer education, prevention, early detection, patient navigation, and public policy advocacy, serving patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals across 15+ cancer types through a digital platform, a 83+ course oncology campus, and corporate partnerships with AVON and Soriana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Cancer Patient Advocacy Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambulatory Oncology Centers (Outpatient Chemo/Radiation) (HLAFABAI)

Keywords

• Cancer patient advocacy
• Oncology education
• Patient navigation services
• Cancer prevention programs
• Nonprofit health services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cuauhtémoc

HQ country

Mexico

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: AMLCC receives one-time and recurring donations from individual supporters through its website portal. Donation options include preset amounts ($200–$10,000 MXN) for campaigns such as 'Que Senos Haga Costumbre'. Donations are tax-deductible under Mexico's Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta.
2. Corporate Partnerships & Sponsorships: Corporate partners such as Fundación Soriana and AVON provide financial and in-kind support for AMLCC programs. AVON's cause-related marketing products generate funds for the 'Estar Para Ellas' breast cancer program. These partnerships may include co-branded campaigns and cause marketing.
3. Campaign-Based Fundraising: AMLCC runs themed fundraising campaigns (Juntos Contra el Cáncer, Volver a Ser Yo, Pequeñas Victorias, Aliados AMLCC, Puentes de Esperanza, Detectar es Vencer, De la Intención a la Acción) with specific financial goals and campaign webpages.
4. Training Campus Revenue: AMLCC operates a digital campus with 83+ courses on cancer education for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals. While courses are described as free to access, the platform may generate indirect revenue through program reach that drives donor engagement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AMLCC is a non-profit civil association that delivers cancer education, prevention, and early detection information across 15+ cancer types, patient navigation through Mexico's healthcare system, emotional and psychological support for patients and caregivers, and public policy advocacy. It operates a digital oncology education campus with 83+ free courses and provides direct patient assistance via office, phone, and online channels. The organization funds its mission through individual donations, corporate partnerships (Soriana, AVON), and campaign-based fundraising.

Product overview

The Mexican Association for the Fight Against Cancer (AMLCC) operates a unified digital platform offering comprehensive cancer support services. The core offering centers on the AMLCC Digital Platform, complemented by specialized modules including the Campus AMLCC (educational campus with 83+ courses), La Ruta del Paciente (5-stage patient navigation), Estar para Ellas (Avon partnership breast cancer program), and Donation Campaigns Platform. Additional services include Cancer Type Guides covering 15 cancer types, Screening Questionnaire Tools, a Blog with expert-verified content, Patient Library resources, Biomarker Information, Financial Transparency Reports, and medical consultation scheduling. The organization does not operate a modular SaaS architecture but rather an integrated service model where all components support the central mission of cancer education, prevention, early detection, patient support, and public policy advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Campus AMLCC Mexico's first digital campus dedicated to oncology education, offering 83+ specialized courses on cancer prevention, early detection, care and support, and research. Delivers training from leading oncologists and health specialists, available 24/7 with digital certificates, for patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• La Ruta del Paciente (Patient Route) Interactive patient navigation tool guiding individuals through 5 stages of cancer care: Prevention and Early Detection, Accurate Diagnosis, Comprehensive Treatment, Recovery, and Palliative Care. Provides emotional support, clear information, and connections to healthcare resources.
• Estar para Ellas Comprehensive breast cancer program in partnership with AVON providing navigation support, risk factor questionnaires, mammography referrals, emotional support, and medical accompaniment for women, particularly targeting Natura and Avon beauty consultants and their networks.
• AMLCC Digital Platform Main digital platform serving as the primary interface for patient support, information dissemination, donation processing, and community engagement. Features cancer type guides, screening tools, and patient navigation resources available 24/7 in Spanish.
• Cancer Type Guides Comprehensive educational pages covering 15 cancer types including breast, prostate, cervical, colorectal, lung, thyroid, stomach, leukemia, non-Hodgkin lymphoma, liver, ovarian, kidney, pancreatic, uterine (endometrial), and melanoma. Each includes disease explanation, risk factors, diagnosis, staging, and treatment information.
• Screening Questionnaire Tool Risk factor assessment questionnaire for breast cancer screening, featuring a medically validated algorithm to identify probability of developing cancer. Collects demographic and health information for personalized risk evaluation.
• Donation Campaigns Platform Online donation system enabling contributions to specific campaigns including Que Senos Haga Costumbre, Juntos Contra el Cancer, Volver a Ser Yo, and others. Supports one-time and recurring donation options with secure payment processing via Openpay.
• Retos y Donaciones (Challenges and Donations) Crowdfunding platform enabling individuals and organizations to create and participate in fundraising challenges for specific cancer-related causes, including medical equipment, transportation assistance, and patient support.
• Direct Patient Support Services Direct patient assistance service providing medical orientation, emotional support, and navigation guidance through AMLCC's Mexico City office (phone: 55 5574 0393, email: [email protected]). Includes patient navigation process with intake, eligibility screening, interview scheduling, and ongoing accompaniment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Patient navigation reduces time from clinical suspicion to first treatment from 6 months to under 30 days
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Secretaría de Salud (Ministry of Health)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2026AMLCC convened and led a landmark meeting on March 25, 2026 with the Secretaría de Salud, IMSS, INSP, and academic institutions to advance the National Cancer Registry (RNC) de base poblacional. This collaboration is central to AMLCC's public policy advocacy and health systems strengthening mission.
• Fundación SorianacoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Fundación Soriana provides financial and operational support enabling AMLCC to maintain a physical presence in Soriana stores across Mexico City and Estado de México. This partnership allows AMLCC to engage shoppers directly with patient support information, awareness materials, and donation collection. The collaboration is part of Soriana's corporate social responsibility program focused on health.
• AVON (Natura & Avon)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026AVON and AMLCC co-developed the 'Estar Para Ellas' breast cancer program. Through cause-related marketing (products with a cause), AVON funds free mammography referrals, risk assessment questionnaires, emotional support, and medical navigation for women. AVON beauty consultants serve as a health education and distribution network. The program includes a mobile app component 'Mi Negocio' for consultants.
• Openpay (S.A. de C.V.)coreTechnology or IntegrationOpenpay serves as AMLCC's payment processing gateway for all online donations (one-time and recurring) and transaction processing for its website. Openpay is a PCI DSS-certified payment processor that handles credit/debit card and convenience store cash payments. AMLCC's privacy policy details the data sharing arrangement with Openpay for secure financial transactions.
• IMSS (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIMSS participates in AMLCC's National Cancer Registry advocacy effort. IMSS is Mexico's largest public health institution and a key partner in AMLCC's policy work. The CIEP data referenced by AMLCC indicates IMSS recently reduced its cancer spending by 3.4%, making AMLCC's watchdog role particularly important.
• INSP (Instituto Nacional de Salud Pública)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerINSP participates in AMLCC's National Cancer Registry advocacy and data initiatives. INSP contributes epidemiological expertise and research capacity to AMLCC's public health policy work.
• Mujeres Salvando Mujeres ACminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThis patient association in Torreón, Coahuila uses AMLCC's risk evaluation format and patient care protocol to deliver breast cancer early detection services to women in the Laguna region. AMLCC provides the methodology and clinical framework while MSM AC executes the on-ground program targeting 3,000 women annually.
• SAT (Servicio de Administración Tributaria)coreOthersAMLCC is listed as an authorized charity (Donataria Autorizada) under Mexico's Ley del Impuesto sobre la Renta. SAT is responsible for issuing CFDI tax deduction receipts to donors and overseeing AMLCC's compliance with charitable giving regulations.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Cancer Research UK: UK cancer non-profit combining research advocacy, public health campaigns, and patient information. Comparable to AMLCC in its awareness-campaign and education-platform approach (Cancer Research UK's flagship public-facing information work parallels Campus AMLCC's 83+ educational courses).
• Susan G. Komen: Non-profit focused on breast cancer awareness, screening, patient support, and research funding, with strong corporate cause-marketing partnerships (most famously with beauty brands). Closely mirrors AMLCC's 'Estar Para Ellas' program in the breast cancer niche, including beauty consultant distribution and cause-marketed product lines.
• Macmillan Cancer Support: UK-based cancer patient support and information charity providing navigation, financial guidance, and emotional support. Direct functional peer to AMLCC's patient navigation program and Ruta del Paciente offering, with similar outcome-driven service delivery and donor-supported revenue model.
• LIVESTRONG Foundation: Cancer survivor support and patient navigation non-profit. Closely comparable to AMLCC's patient navigation services in its emphasis on helping patients navigate fragmented healthcare systems, similar emotional support offerings, and survivor-driven community positioning.

Emerging players

• LUNGevity Foundation: US-based lung cancer focused non-profit combining research, education, and patient navigation. Comparable to AMLCC's dedicated lung cancer content and navigation services; smaller specialization breadth than AMLCC but similar service architecture for one cancer type.

Broad incumbents

• American Cancer Society: Large US-based cancer-focused non-profit combining research funding, patient support, advocacy, and education. Highly comparable in mission mix to AMLCC — cancer education, patient navigation, and policy advocacy — but at significantly greater scale, geographic breadth, and budget. Serves as the structural benchmark for what AMLCC's integrated model could become at scale.
• Canadian Cancer Society: National cancer non-profit offering research funding, patient support, and prevention advocacy in Canada. Comparable to AMLCC as a national-level integrated cancer organization, but with larger geographic and funding scale and longer public-policy track record.

Regional players

• Fundación Cimab: Mexican breast cancer patient advocacy non-profit. Direct in-country peer to AMLCC for breast cancer awareness and patient support — sharing Mexican donor base, Spanish-language content, and similar patient navigation focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/amlccorg
• Facebookfacebook.com/amlccorg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/asociacion-mexicana-de-lucha-contra-el-c-ncer-a.c.

Compliance4 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

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