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Written question asked by Scott Arthur (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 15 June 2026. It was answered by Sharon Hodgson (Labour) on Tuesday, 16 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Cancer: Medical Treatments

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 27 May 2026 to Question 2631, which tumour types will be prioritised for the first cancer manuals; and whether there will be a consultation exercise for the development of those manuals.

Answer

The Department and NHS England are reviewing the process for developing cancer manuals, including the criteria to use to select specific tumour types, accountability mechanisms and consultation processes.

As set out in our National Cancer Plan, the first wave of manuals will include an equal balance of rare cancers where survival has been slowest and the most common cancers. It is in the combination of both points that we will maximise progress against our ambition to reduce disparities in cancer survival.

To deliver a crackdown on patchy cancer care to drive up standards across England and tackle health inequalities head on, new cancer manuals will set out what good care looks like, with regional partnerships of health leaders and clinicians using data to drive improvements where services are falling short.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
8929
Session
2026-27
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Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Cancer Medical treatments Standards
Link
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