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Ovarian Cancer

Tuesday 10 March 2020 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Ministerial Questions took place on 2020-03-10
  • Abena Oppong-Asare asked about steps to ensure ovarian cancer diagnosis or ruling out within 28 days
  • Response mentioned rolling out rapid diagnostic centres and the Mike Richards screening review to speed up patient access to clinicians and treatment

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Abena Oppong-Asare Lab Coventry North East
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Context

The MP asks about improving early diagnosis of ovarian cancer.

Question

What steps is the Minister taking to ensure that all women referred for suspected ovarian cancer are diagnosed or ruled out within 28 days, in line with faster diagnosis standards?

Answer from The Minister of State, Department of Health and Social Care Jo Churchill

Under the long-term plan, we are rolling out rapid diagnostic centres to give GPs another route to patients. With the Mike Richards screening review, we are ensuring that patients access clinicians and treatment faster, crucial for early diagnosis and effective treatment.

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