Missions are strategically directed research and innovation initiatives that aim to focus resources, both human and economic, around selected societal challenges that require innovative solutions. A mission-oriented approach helps to transform entire systems through an interdisciplinary perspective and engagement from actors at all levels working in the same direction towards common goals. And that's exactly what the zero vision does for cancer.

Swedish cancer care is undergoing rapid changes and faces challenges as well as opportunities, especially with the emergence of precision health. Despite progress, there are still significant regional differences in access to care. The EU's Cancer Mission Hub initiative and national reform proposals for precision medicine point the way forward, but there are also challenges such as supporting young cancer survivors and implementing precision diagnostics.