Written questions

Ovarian Cancer: Diagnosis

Commons · Question 46693 · Tabled 22 Apr 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 2 May 2025

Question

Asked by Sharon Hodgson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the removal of the target to increase the percentage of cancers diagnosed at stages 1 and 2 from the NHS Priorities and Operationa

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 2 May 2025

The Government is committed to improving the diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing care of gynaecological conditions, including ovarian cancer. NHS England has taken urgent action to address gynaecology waiting lists through the Elective Recovery Plan, includ...