The document summarizes a proposal to establish Comprehensive Cancer Center Finland (FICAN) consisting of a national coordinating center in Helsinki and five regional centers, including one in Tampere (TAMCAN). TAMCAN would integrate cancer treatment, research, and training at Tampere University Hospital. It would establish a Phase I-II clinical trials center and conduct translational research to develop personalized cancer therapies. The goals are to improve cancer care quality, access, and outcomes for patients in Finland through coordinated multi-disciplinary treatment and research. However, moving research forward faces barriers of limited funding and clinical trial participation.