Brain: Tumours
2026-06-28 · Department of Health and Social Care · 13924 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to help ensure the routine freezing of suitable brain tumour tissue samples to improve patient access to genomic testing, personalised treatments and research.
Answer
The Department continues to engage with NHS England and wider stakeholders on improving access to high-quality pathology and genomics services, including those relevant to brain tumour patients.NHS England and the Department will work with professional bo...