Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 98093
Cancer: Diagnosis
Tabled: 8 December 2025
Answered: 5 January 2026
Question
Rachel Gilmour
Liberal Democrat — Tiverton and Minehead
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve early cancer diagnosis rates.
Answer
Ashley DaltonEarly cancer diagnosis is a key priority for the Government, as the chances of survival are higher if cancer is diagnosed at an early stage.The Department recognises that cancer patients are often waiting too long for referral and treatment. As the first ...
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