Western and Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service Information

The Western & Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Service (WCMICS) is one of the nine Victorian Integrated Cancer Services (VICS) that form Victoria's cancer service improvement network. WCMICS aims to improve patient care and outcomes through collaboration, facilitation and innovation. We work in partnership with cancer care providers and consumers to deliver the best care and quality of life for people affected by cancer. WCMICS mainly through the public health service partners: Melbourne Health Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Royal Women's Hospital St Vincent’s Health Werribee Mercy Hospital Western Health Royal Victorian Eye & Ear Hospital WCMICS also works with private hospitals, GPs, community health and palliative care services. We partner with ICS from other regions on cross-region and statewide projects. We engage with patient and carer groups and advocacy organisations, including our own consumer group, and actively seek consumer input in our projects. Our work is auspiced by the Victorian Cancer Plan 2020-2024.