National Cancer Plan
The National Cancer Plan sets out the government’s ambitions on cancer.
The ambition is that by 2035, more people will survive cancer or live well with it – delivering the fastest improvement in survival this century.
Prevention and public health
We will significantly reduce the 40% of cancers caused by behavioural, lifestyle and environmental factors.
Diagnosing cancer earlier
Earlier diagnosis makes it more likely that patients will receive treatments that can cure cancer. It saves lives.
Diagnosing cancer faster
Waiting to find out whether you have cancer is a hugely anxious time - we are putting in place measures to speed up cancer diagnoses.
Personalised care and improving quality of life outcomes
We will support people affected by cancer to live healthy and happy lives.
Cancer Alliances, improving care locally
People affected by cancer and clinical leaders will be in the driving seat for improving quality.
Operational management, administration and performance
Information and resources for cancer managers, multidisciplinary team co-ordinators and other operational colleagues that work in cancer services.
News and blogs
NHS inviting 500,000 men to join major prostate cancer research programme
The NHS will begin contacting half a million men from this week inviting them to join a major research programme to improve early detection and treatment of prostate cancer. Men who have had or are living with prostate cancer will receive letters and text messages explaining how they can register to take part in what […]