Who uses the information?

Users include:

• NCRI statisticians/analysts for publication of an annual ‘Cancer in Ireland’ report, and other reports on particular cancers or topics of relevance to clinicians, health service planners or the wider public
• Researchers/analysts in hospitals, universities or other bona fide research institutions, for research projects or collaborations reviewed and approved by NCRI
• Hospitals and health services, using NCRI-collected data for context or to assist with audit, evaluation or planning of services
• Cancer patients or their relatives seeking details of cancer diagnosis information held by NCRI, for genetic counselling or other purposes