Tomography: Cancer
2026-07-07 · Department of Health and Social Care · 17017 · Official question
Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what guidance exists for NHS providers on the timely communication of significant diagnostic findings to patients and their families where deterioration or recurrence of cancer is suspected.
Answer
While no specific assessment has been made of diagnostic imaging turnaround time guidance and the needs of patients with a recognised terminal diagnosis or the impact of separate reporting time standards, the Government is committed to reducing waiting ti...