Blood Cancer: Diagnosis and Medical Treatments
Commons · Question 115396 · Tabled 24 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of greater reference to blood cancer diagnosis and treatment pathways in upcoming cancer policy documents.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 9 Mar 2026
The National Cancer Plan for England, released on 4 February 2026, sets out a commitment to diagnose cancers earlier and ensure people receive timely, effective treatment. The government is committed to helping the National Health Service to detect cancer...