The aim of the Client Board is to bring the perspective of the patient with cancer and his relatives to the activities of the Western Finland Cancer Center. The members of the Cancer Centre’s Client Board have the opportunity to influence the planning of cancer treatment, rehabilitation and cancer research in the areas of Southwest Finland, Satakunta and the Vaasa Hospital District, as well as the development of activities and services.
The Client Board started in June 2019. The participation is voluntary. The members of the Client Board meets quarterly. The representative of the Southwest Finland Cancer Association is also attending to the meetings; as well as invited experts and students of cancer care. The concrete development topics at the meetings has been such as
- Reliable website ficanwest.fi
- Rehabilitation plan (go-operation with the Finnish Cancer Organizations)
- Cooperation with family
- Rehabilitation knowledge test
- Exercise during and after treatments
- Electronic services as part of care
You can send the Client Board e-mail and development ideas to ficanwest@tyks.fi
Head of the Client Board
Pia Vihinen
Director. Western Finland Cancer Centre (FICAN West)
Specialist in Oncology and Radiotherapy MD, PhD, Adjunct professor
Contact person
Mervi Siekkinen
Development manager, PhD, Western Finland Cancer Centre (FICAN West)
