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<p>In September 2019 we announced funding of £200 million for new equipment to drive
earlier diagnosis of cancer and improve survival. More than 300 diagnostic machines
will be funded across the country, replacing outdated MRI machines, CT scans and breast
screening equipment with cutting edge technology.</p><p>The NHS Long Term Plan sets
a clear ambition that where appropriate ever person diagnosed with cancer should have
access to personalised care by 2021. Personalised care is made up of four interventions
that used to be referred to as the Support Package:</p><p>- Personalised care and
support planning based on holistic needs assessments;</p><p>- End of treatment summaries;</p><p>-
Health and wellbeing information and support; and</p><p>- A Cancer Care Review with
their general practitioner.</p><p>The NHS Cancer Programme aims to improve access
to cancer Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) for all cancer patients when they need
it, including those with secondary breast cancer. The NHS Long Term Plan commitment
is that all patients, including those with secondary cancers, will have access to
the right expertise and support, including a CNS or other support worker by 2021.</p><p>
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