The government has published the National Cancer Plan, setting out how it will improve cancer care so that 3 out of 4 people diagnosed with cancer survive for 5 years or more by 2035.
The plan has been shaped by an extensive call for evidence exercise held in Spring 202, that received over 11,000 responses.
Dr Rhidian Hughes responding to the publication of the National Cancer Plan says:
'The government’s cancer plan includes welcome commitments to improving detection and early intervention, screening and outcomes for disabled people, who too often face unacceptable and avoidable inequity of healthcare.
'The plan sets clear ambitions to ensure disabled people at risk of developing cancer are identified earlier and encouraged to access screening and other preventative support to improve timely diagnosis and treatment, narrowing health inequalities.
'The commitment in the action plan to engage with manufacturers to promote the development of mammography machines accessible to people with physical disabilities is a marked step forward and will undoubtedly have a positive impact when realised.'