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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Cancer Services

Tuesday 23 June 2020 · 2 questions

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Key points

  • Mary Glindon inquired about the 12-point plan for cancer services restoration and recovery outlined by cancer charities.
  • The Minister expressed willingness to review the plan to identify areas of progress and areas needing discussion.
  • The Minister advised patients to seek help if they notice concerning symptoms, emphasizing resumed services for patients.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Mary Glindon Lab Blyth Valley
NHS
Context

Cancer patients are experiencing cancellations and delays in treatment across the country, causing significant anxiety and distress.

Question

In getting people urgently back into treatment, will she look at the 12-point plan for restoration, recovery and transformation of cancer services outlined by Macmillan Cancer Support, Cancer Research UK and 23 other cancer charities, to ensure that cancer does not become the forgotten C during the coronavirus crisis?

Answer from Jo Churchill (Minister of State for Health and Social Care)

I regularly engage with cancer charities and would be delighted to look at them to see where we are making good headway and where, perhaps, we could have discussions about other things that need to be targeted.

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Q2 Mary Glindon Lab Blyth Valley
NHS
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Being diagnosed with cancer is devastating, and delays in accessing necessary treatments due to the COVID-19 outbreak are causing significant stress and anxiety among patients.

Question

What message does the Minister have to comfort those people who are worried and stressed because they still cannot access the treatment they need because of covid-19?

Answer from Jo Churchill (Minister of State for Health and Social Care)

I would say that, as soon as people notice any signs that might worry them, they should seek help. We have worked at pace to ensure that services have been resumed and are able to deliver for patients.

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