Oncology CARES International is a non-profit organization advancing equitable, accessible, and sustainable cancer care and education worldwide.
Through Collaboration, Advocacy, Research, Education, and Support, we empower oncology scholars and the communities they serve.
Cancer care should not depend on where you live. We’re creating pathways for the next generation of global oncology leaders — connecting scholars through programs, partnerships, and mentorship to strengthen systems and improve patient outcomes worldwide.
The five CARES pillars define ONCares’ approach, guiding programs and scholars worldwide.
Meet the future of oncology.
Our Scholars are the heart of ONCares—fellows, clinicians, researchers, and advocates advancing oncology through collaboration and education.
Program Leader | ONCares Scholar
Medical Oncologist
Brown University Health Cancer Institute
Dr. Soto’s work focuses on advancing equitable oncology care through clinical practice, education, and global collaboration. He serves as a frequent host of the Global Oncology & Disparities of Care program.
Strengthening oncology training in partnership with the University of Rwanda.
Strengthening oncology through visiting faculty engagement, curriculum collaboration, and intensive in-person educational sessions when available, in collaboration with the University of Rwanda.
Empowering oncology scholars worldwide.
Supports physicians in low- and middle-income countries to reach their professional goals.
Supporting oncology research development in low- and middle-income counties.
Strengthens oncology research capacity through structured mentorship, research design guidance, microgrants, and academic collaboration.
Enhancing global oncology education.
A virtual monthly lecture series equipping fellows and clinicians with the cross-cultural and clinical expertise needed to champion health equity and combat the cancer burden in their communities.
Elevating the human side of oncology.
Amplifies human-centered work in oncology that supports patients, families, clinicians, and communities beyond the clinic.
Through collaborative programs, ONCares turns mission into measurable impact, strengthening oncology worldwide.
Explore stories and updates from across ONCares.
June 1, 2026
The program brings together experts who share their perspectives on the role that patients, families and providers can play when navigating the complexities of difficult healthcare decisions.
Mary Chamberlin May 11, 2026
The ONCares Upper Valley Cancer Wellness and Recovery Program (WE RoCk!) supports cancer survivors throughout New Hampshire and Vermont in their physical recovery. The Evidence Clinical research demonstrates that 150 minutes of moderate physical activity per week, maintained for at […]
Fidel Rubagumya May 4, 2026
Dr. Fidel Rubagumya is the inaugural ONCares Global Scholar. His work exemplifies the mission of the program: research that grows from community, strengthens care, and builds capacity for future generations.
Fidel Rubagumya April 1, 2026
Facing the Challenges of Healthcare Decisions: The Role of Patients, Families and Providers live streamed on Tuesday, May 5 at 7pm
Elevating the human side of oncology.
Amplifies human-centered work in oncology that supports patients, families, clinicians, and communities beyond the clinic.
Elizabeth Borowsky December 18, 2025
Guided meditations and original piano music, shaped directly from lived a experience with cancer in real time by the realities of diagnosis, treatment, and healing.
ONCares Advocate New Hampshire, USA
Elizabeth Borowsky, NCTM, enjoys a multifaceted career as pianist, composer, and educator. Her project, Inner Harmony, inspired by her breast cancer journey, blends piano and meditation to promote healing and mindfulness.
The Community CARES Project highlights initiatives that center on the human side of oncology, elevating meaningful community projects and the people behind them.
Building with care — more to come!
