Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN HL1675

Brain Cancer

Tabled: 6 July 2026
Answered: 15 July 2026

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to accelerate access to modern, biology-driven treatments for brain cancer, including Astrocytoma across all grades, and to reduce reliance on outdated therapies; what national pathway exists to e

Answer

The Government recognises the significant impact cancerous brain tumours can have on patients, carers, and families, and that treatment options remain limited. All new licensed medicines, including for brain cancer, are evaluated by the National Institute...
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