The goals of the cancer control plan can be specified as:
Reduce the incidence of cancer through primary prevention by reducing the prevalence of modifiable risk factors
Ensure effective screening and early detection to reduce cancer incidence and mortality
Ensure effective diagnosis and treatment to reduce cancer morbidity and mortality
Improve the quality of life for those with cancer and their family through support, rehabilitation and palliative care
Improve the effectiveness of cancer control by ensuring generation, availability and use of knowledge and information for decision making
The overall goal purpose of this national plan is to promote the establishment of policies and implementation of strategies and activities aimed at the reduction of cancer in Suriname, and thus to improve life expectancy and well-being.