Written questions

Rare Cancers: Clinical Trials

2026-06-24 · Department of Health and Social Care · HL1354 · Official question

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have the necessary infrastructure in place to support the commitment in the National Cancer Plan to automatically contact patients with rare cancers to offer them the opportunity to be part of clinical trials t

Answer

The Department is committed to ensuring that all patients, including those with a rare cancer, have access to cutting-edge clinical trials and innovative, lifesaving treatments.As set out in our National Cancer Plan, the Government will implement the Rare...