Written question asked by George Howarth (Labour) on Thursday, 25 April 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 29 April 2024. It was answered by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Thursday, 2 May 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.
Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to ensure the (a) experiences and (b) specialist needs of young people with cancer are reflected in the work of the Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce.
- Answer
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Supporting children and young people affected by cancer remains a priority for the Government. The scope of the Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce, including stakeholder engagement, will be determined once the work of the taskforce begins, currently planned to start from Spring 2024.
The Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce is being set up to progress the Government’s mission to deliver world-leading cancer services. This is dedicated work focusing on cancers affecting children and young people and will explore detection and diagnosis, including improving awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer in young people, as well as genomic testing, treatment, and research and innovation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 23689
- Session
- 2023-24
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Cancer Young people Children and Young People Cancer Taskforce
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- 2024-05-02 13:19:06 +0100
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