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<p>Reducing waiting times for treatments of all types of cancer is a priority for
the Government, as is increasing early cancer diagnosis as this is a key contributor
to reducing cancer health inequalities. We are expanding capacity through our community
diagnostic centres (CDCs) supported by £2.3 billion of capital funding with 150 CDCs
currently operational and having delivered over six million additional tests, checks
and scans including vital cancer checks since January 2021.</p><p>The planned Major
Conditions Strategy will look at the early diagnosis and treatment of cancer and will
consider a wide range of interventions and enablers to improve outcomes and experience
for a range of cancer patients, including those less survivable cancers.</p><p>NHS
England has commissioned six cancer clinical audits which will provide timely evidence
for cancer service providers of where patterns of care in England may vary, increase
the consistency of access to treatments and help stimulate improvements in cancer
treatments and outcomes for patients, including ovarian cancer, pancreatic cancer,
non-Hodgkin lymphoma, kidney cancer and primary and metastatic breast cancer. The
Royal College of Surgeons began work on this audit in October 2022, and the first
outcomes expected in September 2024.</p>
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