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Brain: Tumours

Asked by David SimmondsConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 10 July 2025UIN 64593

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the national cancer plan will consider (a) astrocytoma and (b) other types of brain tumours.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

The National Cancer Plan is to be published this year and will include further details on how outcomes will be improved for all cancer patients, including those with astrocytoma and other brain tumours.

The plan will include further details on speeding up diagnosis and treatment and ensuring patients have access to the latest treatments and technology, ultimately driving up this country’s cancer survival rates.

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