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Radiotherapy: Standards

Asked by James CartlidgeConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 11 October 2024UIN 6334

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the radiotherapy late effects service.

Answered by Karin Smyth

No specific assessment has been made by the Department. The National Health Service keeps under review the range of services it offers patients and the Government understands that many trusts are using the radiotherapy late effects service as part of the care pathway for their cancer patients.

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