Welcome to the SACT Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy Dataset website

This website brings together all current information on the Systemic Anti-Cancer Therapy (SACT) Dataset and its collection by the Chemotherapy Intelligence Unit (CIU). It provides guidance on the background to the dataset, what it covers and how to prepare for data submission via the upload portal. This data collection will become mandatory for NHS Trusts providing cancer chemotherapy services in England from April 2012.

However, in the interim, trusts are encouraged to submit test data to help develop their local processes and resolve any initial issues. 

The dataset has been designed to collect information on all drug treatments with an anti-cancer effect, in all treatment settings, including traditional cytoxic chemotherapy and all newer agents.

Once data collection is established, the CIU will provide reports via this site, tailored to the requirements of trusts, commissioners and other groups. These will provide a powerful new tool to understand patterns of service provision and support rational decision making to improve patient care.

How to upload data

The dataset, the structure and necessary resources for trusts to familiarise, implement and meet the SACT dataset requirements are contained within this website.  Additional support from the CIU is also available.  For help in developing local processes and in resolving any issues please follow this link - What you need to do