Written question asked by Charlotte Nichols (Labour) on Friday, 2 June 2023, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 June 2023. It was answered by Helen Whately (Conservative) on Monday, 12 June 2023 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Chemotherapy

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to commission chemosaturation as a treatment for cancer.

Answer: NHS England and integrated care boards (ICBs) have responsibility for the commissioning of healthcare services which respond to population health needs including in relation to the treatment of cancer. Therefore, any decisions on commissioning chemosaturation would be a decision for NHS England and the relevant ICB, not for the Department. NHS England and ICBs are guided by the recommendations made by the National Institute for Healthcare Excellence.

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