Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 115396

Blood Cancer: Diagnosis and Medical Treatments

Tabled: 24 February 2026

Answered: 9 March 2026

Question

Jim Shannon

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of greater reference to blood cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways in upcoming cancer policy documents.

Answer

Karin Smyth

The National Cancer Plan for England, released on 4 February 2026, sets out a commitment to diagnose cancers earlier and ensure people receive timely, effective treatment. The government is committed to helping the National Health Service to detect cancer...

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