Lung Cancer: Diagnosis
Commons · Question 4003 · Tabled 3 Sep 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 9 Sep 2024
Question
Asked by Rachael Maskell
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps is he taking to evaluate the lung cancer diagnostic programme, and if he will roll this programme out to provide greater access for people who present a risk of lung cancer.
Answer
Answered by Andrew Gwynne, 9 Sep 2024
The Targeted Lung Health Check (TLHC) is aimed at people who are over 55 years old, but younger than 75 years old, and who have a history of smoking, which puts them at a higher risk of lung cancer. The TLHC will be converted into a national lung cancer s...