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Written question asked by Liz Jarvis (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 4 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 8 September 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Pancreatic Cancer: Diagnosis

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the National Cancer Plan for England, published on 4 February 2026, in which areas is the proactive approach to identifying people at greatest risk of pancreatic cancer currently operating; and whether she plans to expand its geographical coverage.

Answer

NHS England is currently operating the pancreatic case finding pilot in selected primary care networks in the following cancer alliances:

  • East Midlands;
  • East of England;
  • Greater Manchester;
  • Humber and North Yorkshire;
  • North Central London;
  • North East London;
  • South Yorkshire and Bassetlaw;
  • Somerset, Wiltshire, Avon and Gloucestershire;
  • Thames Valley;
  • Wessex; and
  • West Midlands.

NHS England will be undertaking an evaluation of the pilot. This will inform next steps including whether the geographical coverage should be extended.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27282
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Diagnosis Medical treatments Pancreatic cancer
Link
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