Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 598

Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis

Tabled: 18 July 2024
Answered: 23 July 2024

Question

Sir John Hayes

Conservative — South Holland and The Deepings

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will take steps to improve early diagnosis rates for pancreatic cancer.

Answer

Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest common cancer, and earlier diagnosis is imperative in improving treatment options and survivorship. The Government is committed to improving early diagnosis rates for all cancers, and as part of this, supports the NHS Lo...
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