NICaN works to ensure a high quality, equitable cancer service for patients, carers and their families throughout Northern Ireland.  It does this by working through a range of clinical networks.

The clinical networks are organised by tumour site (e.g. lung, breast) or by service area(e.g. chemotherapy, primary care).  They are made up of a range of health professionals from across the region and include public and patient representatives. 

The groups are responsible for the development of regional standards, audit, patient pathways, service redesign, quality assurance and the identification of funding priorities.

Tumour networks

• Breast Network
• Children and Young People Group
• Colorectal Network
• Gynaecological Network 
• Haematology Network
• Lung Network
• Melanoma and Complex Skin Cancer Network
• Upper GI Network
• Urology Network

Service networks