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Run For The Cure Foundation (RFTC) Japan is a non-profit organization dedicated to saving lives through breast cancer education, early detection, and compassionate support.
Our Partnership with J-TOP and the MD Anderson Cancer Center
At RFTC Japan, we are committed to ensuring that patients in Japan benefit from the most advanced, evidence-based breast cancer care available.
Through our collaboration with the Japan Team Oncology Program (J-TOP), we help bring the expertise and multidisciplinary approach of the MD Anderson Cancer Center into Japan — strengthening physician education, improving patient outcomes, and advancing a more connected global oncology community.
Bringing Global Expertise to Japan
J-TOP’s programs are rooted in the Team Oncology model pioneered at MD Anderson, where collaboration across specialties — surgeons, medical oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and support teams — is essential to delivering the best possible patient care.
RFTC Japan actively supports this model by helping expand access to these programs, and ensuring that their impact reaches beyond major academic centers into the broader medical community.
Key Joint Programs We Support
Team Science Workshop (MD Anderson Faculty)
RFTC Japan supports participation in the Team Science Workshop, a flagship J-TOP program that brings together oncology professionals from across Japan and Asia.
This program is:
led in collaboration with the MD Anderson faculty
focused on multidisciplinary care, leadership, and communication
designed to strengthen real-world cancer care team
RFTC’s Role: Through targeted funding and outreach, RFTC Japan helps enable physician participation — particularly for emerging leaders who will shape the future of cancer care in Japan.
Japan Medical Exchange (JME) Program
The JME Program provides Japanese physicians with direct clinical exposure at MD Anderson Cancer Center.
This program includes:
observerships within one of the world’s leading cancer centers
participation in tumor boards and advanced treatment planning
exposure to cutting-edge breast cancer therapies
RFTC’s Role: RFTC Japan supports awareness and, where possible, sponsorship of candidates — helping ensure that knowledge gained at MD Anderson is brought back and applied within Japan.
Thought Leadership & Speaker Engagement
RFTC Japan also works to elevate the visibility of global oncology leadership in Japan by:
inviting leading physicians connected to J-TOP and MD Anderson to speak at RFTC events
featuring experts at the Pink Ball and other forums to share advances in breast cancer care
creating opportunities for dialogue between patients, clinicians, and supporters
This exchange of knowledge ensures that cutting-edge insights are not confined to academic settings but are shared, understood, and embraced by the broader community.
Why This Partnership Matters
Together, RFTC Japan, J-TOP, and MD Anderson are helping to:
Elevate care standards
We work tirelessly to raise the baseline of breast cancer treatment nationwide, ensuring medical facilities across Japan are equipped to deliver the highest quality of comprehensive oncology care.
Strengthen collaboration
We foster vital teamwork among oncologists, nurses, and specialists. By breaking down clinical silos, we help build unified, multidisciplinary teams that create cohesive treatment strategies.
Accelerate global best practices
We accelerate the integration of the latest international research and clinical innovations, bringing cutting-edge, world-renowned medical breakthroughs directly into Japanese healthcare systems.
Ensure patient-centered care
We believe treatment must focus on the whole person. Beyond medical advancements, we advocate for compassionate care models that deeply respect and prioritize the emotional and physical well-being of every patient.
Our commitment
At RFTC Japan, we believe that education saves lives.
By supporting J-TOP and its collaboration with MD Anderson, we are investing not only in today’s physicians but also in the future of cancer care in Japan.
Because when knowledge is shared, lives are saved.
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