North Cancer Alliance (NCA)
About NCA
The North Cancer Alliance brings together the six health boards in the North of Scotland to improve outcomes...
North Cancer Alliance Newsletter
Keep up-to-date with what is happening within cancer services in the North of Scotland with our quarterly newsletter.
NCA Groups
Information on the work of NCA groups in improving outcomes for patients with cancer in the North of Scotland.
Information for Patients
General information on cancer, the treatment journey and where to turn to for additional support.
Prehabilitation - Getting Ready for Cancer Care
North Cancer Nutrition
Providing information and practical tips to improve your experience of eating and drinking with cancer.
NCA Projects and Programmes
Information on collaborative change and service improvements within the NCA.
Cancer Clinical Trials
Information on clinical trials available in the North of Scotland and links to further information for patients and professionals.
The North of Scotland Lived Experience Group
NCA Partners
Information on national programmes to improve cancer patient outcomes.
NCA Events
Information on regional and national events for healthcare professionals working in cancer services in the North.
National Clinical Management Pathways and Regional Clinical Management Guidelines
Guidance for healthcare professionals on the clinical management pathways and regional clinical management guidelines...
Quality Performance Indicators (QPIs)
Performance information regarding cancer services in the North of Scotland.
National Cancer Medicines Advisory Group (NCMAG) Programme (Healthcare Improvement Scotland)
Advice for healthcare professionals (intranet site only available to employees on an NHS network connection).
SACT Guidelines
Guidelines and protocols to support healthcare professionals to give Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) safely and treat...
Regional SACT Protocols
Containing medicine specific guidance for treatments that include one or more Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT)...
Useful Links
Useful links for healthcare professionals and patients of cancer services in the North of Scotland.
Contact NCA
Information on how to get in contact with the North Cancer Alliance.
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