[2] During a meeting in Paris among specialists on the subject, including David Khayat and doctors Gabriel N. Hortobagyi, Peter Harper, James F. Holland, Lawrence H. Einhorn, and Martine Piccart, the idea emerged to create the "Charter of Paris against cancer," an international political document that would establish the general principles for global action against this disease, considered by WHO as a major cause of death worldwide.
The ratification of this text by the French government led to the simultaneous adoption of a "National Cancer Control Program" in the country, aimed at strengthening prevention, screening, the quality of care, and patients' rights.
[7] With the support of oncologists from around the world and significant patient associations, the Charter of Paris against cancer has been translated into many languages to facilitate its global reach.
[13] The AVEC Foundation, responsible for promoting the Charter, organizes an annual charity gala held at the Palace of Versailles, with the venue graciously provided by the French State.
Among the recipients of the award are notably scientists or institute directors who have been able to advance cancer research, leaders of foundations or associations dedicated to supporting patients, as well as significant donors.