ASACO

What ASACO does

ASACO (Asociación de Afectadas por Cáncer de Ovario y Ginecológico) is a Madrid-based non-profit patient association founded in 2011 that serves women diagnosed with ovarian and gynecological cancers (cervical, uterine/endometrial, vaginal, vulvar), their families, caregivers, and collaborating healthcare professionals across Spain. The association's core service is Proyecto Bienestar, which delivers free psychological care and physiotherapy to patients plus psychological support to family members; this is complemented by a portfolio of wellness programs (mindfulness-based stress reduction, therapeutic writing, relaxation and visualization, oncological accompaniment), educational workshop cycles (nutrition, oncoesthetics), and annual awareness campaigns (World Ovarian Cancer Day on May 8, GO Day on September 20).

Its service delivery runs primarily through a WordPress-based website (asociacionasaco.es), Zoom for virtual workshops, and in-person support groups in Madrid, Barcelona, Málaga, and Alicante, with payments processed via BBVA TPV and PayPal and analytics through Google Analytics. ASACO maintains no mobile app of its own but supports third-party tools such as the OncoMeeting geolocation-based peer-matching application.

The organization is funded through annual membership fees (subscription), individual and corporate donations, and pharmaceutical grants/sponsorships from AstraZeneca, GSK, and Roche for specific projects and awareness campaigns under healthcare-compliance constraints. It is governed by a Junta Directiva led by President Charo Hierro, holds CIF G86351475 in the Spanish National Association Registry, and operates from offices co-located with GEPAC at Avda. de Córdoba 15, Madrid. All services are provided free of charge to members, with no commercial product revenue.

Name

ASACO

Legal name

Asociación de Afectadas por Cáncer de Ovario y Ginecológico (ASACO)

Website

https://asociacionasaco.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ASACO is a Madrid-based non-profit association founded in 2011 that provides free psychological care, wellness programs, and advocacy for women with ovarian and gynecological cancers, their families, and caregivers across Spain, funded by membership fees, donations, and pharmaceutical sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Patient Advocacy and Cancer Support Services

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHSADAGAH

Chronic Condition Lifestyle Coaching (Non-Clinical)

Home & Personal Services/Fitness, Wellness & Personal Training/Health Coaching & Lifestyle Wellness

Keywords

• Cancer patient support
• Gynecological cancer advocacy
• Psycho-oncology services
• Patient education resources
• Support group facilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Madrid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: ASACO generates revenue through annual membership fees from individuals (patients, family members, caregivers) who join as members to access services, support groups, and participate in association activities.
2. Donations: The association accepts donations from individuals, corporations, and institutional supporters to fund research, patient support programs, and awareness campaigns.
3. Project Support: Pharmaceutical companies and healthcare organizations provide grants and sponsorships for specific projects, educational materials, and patient programs under healthcare compliance regulations.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ASACO is a non-profit patient association that provides free psychological care, physiotherapy, and therapeutic wellness programs (mindfulness, therapeutic writing, relaxation, oncological accompaniment) to women with ovarian and gynecological cancers, alongside educational resources, patient guides, and awareness campaigns such as World Ovarian Cancer Day (DMCO) and GO Day. Services are delivered through in-person support groups in multiple Spanish cities, Zoom-based workshops, a website resource library, and partnerships with medical societies and pharmaceutical sponsors.

Product overview

ASACO (Asociación de Afectadas por Cáncer de Ovario y Ginecológico) is a non-profit patient association that provides information, support, and visibility for women with ovarian and gynecological cancers. The organization operates as a service portfolio rather than a unified tech product, offering direct patient support through its Proyecto Bienestar (Wellbeing Project) which includes free psycho-oncology sessions and physiotherapy. ASACO complements these core services with wellness programs such as mindfulness workshops, therapeutic writing schools, relaxation workshops, and oncological accompaniment programs. Educational offerings include nutrition workshops, oncoesthetics webinars, and the Informe HEalS report for long-term survivors. The organization raises awareness through annual campaigns including the Día Mundial del Cáncer de Ovario (DMCO) and GO Day events. ASACO also develops patient resources including diagnosis cards, clinical trial guides, and educational brochures in collaboration with ENGAGe and medical societies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Proyecto Bienestar (Wellbeing Project) Free psychological care and physiotherapy services for women with gynecological cancers at any stage of their disease, complemented by psychological support for their family members and caregivers.
• Mindfulness Program Mindfulness-based stress reduction workshops led by Rosario Lajo, psychologist and master in psycho-oncology and palliative care, directed at gynecological cancer patients.
• Escuela de Escritura Terapéutica (Therapeutic Writing School) Therapeutic writing workshops helping patients explore their emotions and creative potential through writing, offered at beginner and advanced levels.
• Taller de Relajación y Visualización (Relaxation and Visualization Workshop) Relaxation and emotional control workshops led by Encarna Huélamo, physician and relaxation instructor, conducted via Zoom for gynecological cancer patients.
• Taller de Acompañamiento Oncológico (Oncological Accompaniment Workshop) Psychoeducational workshop using mindfulness, dialogue, body movement, and shared silence to help patients cope with the emotional suffering caused by their diagnosis.
• Ciclo de Talleres de Nutrición y Cáncer Ginecológico (Nutrition and Gynecological Cancer Workshop Cycle) Series of nutrition workshops by dietitians specializing in oncology, covering tumor physiology, dietary adaptations, chronic fatigue management, treatment side effects, and cooking for survival.
• Oncoesthetics Webinar Online seminar on skincare before, during, and after oncological treatments, covering special needs, recommended active ingredients, and practical tips.
• Informe HEalS (Health Evidence achieving Long Survival) Evidence-based report for long-surviving advanced ovarian cancer patients, created in collaboration with medical professionals and ASACO.
• Patient Guides and Brochures Educational materials including diagnosis cards for different gynecological cancers (ovarian, cervical, uterine, vaginal, vulvar), clinical trial guides, lymphedema guides, psycho-oncology and sexuality resources, radiotherapy information, nutrition guides, and HPV information.
• Día Mundial del Cáncer de Ovario (DMCO) - World Ovarian Cancer Day Annual international awareness day on May 8 to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, featuring educational jornadas and patient gatherings.
• GO Day - Gynecological Cancers Awareness Day World Gynecological Cancer Awareness Day celebrated on September 20, combining webinars, anatomy education, and awareness activities.
• OncoMeeting Application Mobile application that connects cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers who are geographically close to facilitate peer support networks.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• SEOR (Sociedad Española de Oncología Radioterápica)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026ASACO participated in the XXIII SEOR Congress in Alicante (June 2026), attending patient open days on radiotherapy education.
• Observatorio de Salud de las Mujeres (OSM)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2026ASACO participates in the Women's Health Observatory plenary sessions, advocating for visibility of gynecological cancers and improved healthcare approaches.
• Fundación Ciencias de la SaludminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2025ASACO participated in a working meeting on the situation of gynecological cancer (ovarian and endometrial) in Spain, organized by this foundation.
• MD Anderson Cancer Center MadridminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024ASACO attended the 9th MD Anderson Congress on Gynecological Oncology, advocating for patient care in specialized centers.
• Fundación ECOminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2024ASACO participated in the CANCER NOW patient encounter organized by Fundación ECO, contributing to discussions on long-term survivorship and disease chronicity.
• Ministerio de Sanidad (Ministry of Health)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 April 2024ASACO met with the Director of Pharmacy and Services to advocate for excellence in gynecological cancer care and discuss creation of centers of excellence in Spain.
• Vodafone BusinessminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 October 2023ASACO participated in the Think Tank Patients II Workshop on Digital Therapies organized by Vodafone Business, contributing patient perspectives on digital health solutions.
• Fundación Amigos de MonkoleminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 June 2023ASACO donated €3,000 to support the ELIKIA Project for sustainable cervical cancer screening in Kinshasa, Congo.
• ENGAGe (European Network of Gynaecological Cancer Advocacy Groups)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASACO is a member of ENGAGe, the European Network of Gynaecological Cancer Advocacy Groups. This partnership provides access to international resources, collaborative campaigns like GO Day, and connection with patient advocates across Europe.
• GEPAC (Grupo Español de Pacientes con Cáncer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerASACO shares office space with GEPAC at their Madrid headquarters and collaborates on cancer patient advocacy initiatives in Spain.
• GEICO (Grupo Español de Investigación en Cancer de Ovario)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGEICO is the Spanish Ovarian Cancer Research Group. ASACO collaborates on patient advocacy, has donated €3,000 for research support, and participates in educational initiatives.
• AstraZenecamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company providing support for patient education programs, awareness campaigns, and the HEaLS report for long-term survivors of ovarian cancer.
• GSKmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company supporting ASACO's patient programs and awareness activities including GO Day events.
• RochemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPharmaceutical company supporting ASACO's initiatives including therapeutic writing program and patient education materials.
• Consorcio DTx (Digital Therapeutics)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerASACO collaborated with the national Digital Therapeutics Consortium to contribute patient viewpoints on adoption of digital therapies in Spain's healthcare system.
• SEGO (Sociedad Española de Ginecología y Obstetricia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical society providing professional expertise, clinical guidance, and institutional support for ASACO's educational and awareness activities.
• SEOM (Sociedad Española de Oncología Médica)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical oncology society collaborating on patient education materials and providing professional endorsement for ASACO resources.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación ECO: Spanish foundation focused on oncology excellence that organizes CANCER NOW patient encounters and works with ASACO on long-term survivorship. Comparable mission around patient-centered oncology improvement and direct partnership history.
• World Ovarian Cancer Coalition: Global advocacy organization behind World Ovarian Cancer Day (May 8), which ASACO actively promotes. Functional peer in global awareness campaigns and international patient advocacy coordination.
• Target Ovarian Cancer: UK charity dedicated to ovarian cancer awareness, patient support, and research. Co-member with ASACO in ENGAGe; nearly identical service portfolio including patient information, awareness campaigns, and policy advocacy.
• GEPAC - Grupo Español de Pacientes con Cáncer: Spain's largest umbrella patient coalition for cancer. ASACO shares office space with GEPAC in Madrid and partners on cancer patient advocacy initiatives, making it the most direct structural and operational peer in the Spanish nonprofit cancer space.
• Europa Donna - The European Breast Cancer Coalition: European advocacy coalition for breast and gynecological cancers. Co-located within ENGAGe ecosystem and most analogous peer in pan-European structure, awareness-day coordination, and policy advocacy model for women's cancers.
• Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA): The leading US-based ovarian cancer advocacy organization combining research funding, patient support, and policy advocacy. Closest international functional peer given ASACO's parallel mission across ovarian and gynecological cancers.
• Ovacome: UK-based ovarian cancer support charity providing information, peer support groups, and psychological services. Direct functional peer in psychosocial support delivery for ovarian cancer patients.
• FECMA - Federación Española de Cáncer de Mama: Spanish federation of breast cancer patient groups organized similarly to ASACO at the national level with regional member associations. Closely mirrors ASACO's structure and operational model in a parallel women's cancer indication.

Others

• ENGAGe - European Network of Gynaecological Cancer Advocacy Groups: European network in which ASACO is a member, coordinating campaigns including GO Day. Functions as an ecosystem peer and convener rather than a direct service competitor, providing ASACO international program infrastructure.

Broad incumbents

• Asociación Española Contra el Cáncer (AECC): Spain's largest general cancer nonprofit with national infrastructure, broad funding, and significant government/policy influence. Operates broadly across all cancers, so it overlaps with ASACO's mission while dwarfing it in scale and resources.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Funding overview

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