Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 1818
Breast Cancer
Tabled: 25 July 2024
Answered: 1 August 2024
Question
Claire Hanna
Social Democratic & Labour Party — Belfast South and Mid Down
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he plans to take to ensure that people with breast cancer receive (a) an early diagnosis and (b) swift treatment.
Answer
The Department is responsible for healthcare in England. In Northern Ireland, health is a transferred matter.Improving early diagnosis of cancer, including breast cancer, is a priority for NHS England. NHS England has an ambition to diagnose 75% of cancer...
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