FICAN National Cancer Centre

The Regional Cancer Centres and National Co-ordinating Unit together form the National Cancer Center (FICAN), which aims to improve and harmonise cancer treatment nationwide and ensure equal access to quality care for all patients

FICAN East

FICAN East consists of the Wellbeing Services County of North Savo (PSHVA), the Wellbeing Services County of Central Finland  (HYVAKS), the Wellbeing Services County for North Karelia (Siun Sote), Wellbeing Services County of South Savo (ESHVA) and the University of Eastern Finland (UEF).

Our goals are to

  • Harmonise and develop a high standard of cancer treatment for implementation in the region.
  • Bring cancer treatment professionals together and support their training.
  • Reinforce and integrate cancer research in the region.
  • Bring progressive treatment of cancer closer to patients.