Impact stories

Our Impact Report showcases our two-year journey since our launch in late 2019. Find out more about our impact in improving access to data and, together with partners, unlocking the huge potential that data has to transform cancer care.

The COVID-19 emergency has shown that timely, secure access to quality health data is paramount for all health services, including cancer.

Around 55,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK every year, and around one in five of these will be triple negative.

As an organisation that genuinely values patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE), DATA-CAN recognised the need to provide training, learning and support for our patient and carer members.

Our patient group works with commercial partners to discuss health data research and explore fair value to patients and the public.