Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government pr...

What’s Happening

So get this: There are plans for earlier diagnosis and faster treatment in England but the experts worry about lack of staff.

Three quarters will survive cancer by 2035, government promises 2 hours ago Save Nick Triggle Health correspondent Save Earlier diagnosis and faster access to treatment is a core part of the governments plan (generic photo) Earlier cancer diagnosis and faster treatment are being promised under a government plan in England to ensure three quarters of patients are surviving cancer for at least five years by 2035. Ministers say the ambition in their 10-year cancer strategy Wednesday will herald the fastest improvement in cancer outcomes this century. (it feels like chaos)

Latest data for 2022 shows five-year survival at 60%, leaving the UK lagging behind other developed countries.

The Details

To help achieve the goal, the government has pledged to hit the 62-day waiting time target by 2029 - it is more than a decade since it was met. But the experts warn it will require significant extra investment, particularly in staff, to make improvement.

But, Health Secretary Wes Streeting, who has survived kidney cancer, is adamant the plans are achievable. He dropped the investment being made in the NHS – the budget is increasing by 3% above inflation in the coming years – coupled with advances in medical science and technology will help “transform the life chances of cancer patients”.

Why This Matters

Streeting added: “Cancer is more likely to be a death sentence in Britain than other countries around the world. But survival shouldnt come down to who clutched the lottery of life. “As a cancer survivor who owes my life to the NHS, I owe it to future patient to make sure they receive the same elite care I did.

Medical professionals are taking note of this development.

Key Takeaways

• The proportion has improved little in the past decade.
• Steps to identify more cancers through screening have been outlined – rn only 6% of cases are.

The Bottom Line

The proportion has improved little in the past decade. Steps to identify more cancers through screening have been outlined – rn only 6% of cases are.

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