Uppsala Comprehensive Cancer Centre (UCCC) is part of Uppsala University Hospital and is accredited by the Organisation of European Cancer Institutes (OECI). This means that we operate in a quality-certified environment where healthcare, research, and education work together to provide patients with the best possible cancer care.

We work in close collaboration with patients to provide high-quality, equitable, and accessible cancer care. Our goal is for patients and family members to feel safe, informed, and actively involved in their care.

Using data, we take a structured and process-driven approach to continuously improved cancer care, research, and development.

UCCC consists of an extensive network of clinicians and researchers with specialised expertise, supported by a robust research infrastructure. This enables wide-ranging, high-quality cancer research, allowing ideas to move swiftly from the lab through clinical trials to new treatments.

Quality Data at Uppsala Comprehensive Cancer Centre (UCCC)

At Uppsala Comprehensive Cancer Centre (UCCC), we are committed to data-driven quality improvement. Ensuring the right care for the right patient is at the heart of our mission, and reliable data is essential to achieving that goal. We collect and analyze quality data from four main sources, each contributing valuable insights into cancer care performance and outcomes. Below, you can learn more about these sources and explore our results.

Information Network for Cancer Care (INCA) – Quality Registry for Cancer Care

INCA is a national IT platform for managing registries related to cancer patients, covering both care and research. It has been in active use since 2007 and is jointly operated and developed by Sweden’s regional cancer centres.

The INCA platform supports registry solutions such as the Individual Patient Overview (IPÖ), the Cancer Registry, and national quality registries.

Data source (in Swedish): Registry outputs – Regional Cancer Centres in Collaboration (cancercentrum.se)

About the INCA Platform (in Swedish) – Regional Cancer Centres in Collaboration (cancercentrum.se)

Standardised Care Pathways (SVF)

Standardised care pathways define the investigations and initial treatments required for specific cancer diagnoses, along with target timeframes from suspicion to treatment initiation.

SVF is a national approach developed through an agreement between the Swedish government and SKR, aiming to reduce unnecessary waiting and uncertainty for patients.

Development and revisions are carried out by national care programme groups and approved by RCC. RCC and healthcare providers monitor progress and report to the National Board of Health and Welfare.

Data source (in Swedish): Statistics on Standardised Care Pathways – Regional Cancer Centres (cancercentrum.se)

The Cancer Registry

Maintained by the National Board of Health and Welfare, the Cancer Registry tracks the incidence and trends of cancer over time.

It is a vital source for statistics, planning, international comparisons, and research.

Data source (in Swedish): Cancer in Sweden: Incidence and Mortality

Internal Quality Reporting

This report presents production and treatment data, along with selected quality indicators by diagnosis.

It is used for internal quality audits and includes accreditation information (JACIE, AL, OECI).

Data source (in Swedish): Cancerdata per diagnos​ (regionuppsala.se)

Conclusion

By systematically collecting and analyzing quality data, UCCC strengthens its ability to deliver safe, effective, and equitable cancer care. These data sources not only support continuous improvement but also enhance transparency and collaboration across the healthcare system. We invite you to explore our results and learn more about how data drives quality at UCCC.