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<p>The 2015 cancer strategy set ambitions for higher survival and improved patient
experience and quality of life for all cancer patients, including pancreatic cancer
patients. The NHS Long Term Plan takes forward those ambitions, stating that by 2028
three in four cancers will be diagnosed at an early stage and 55,000 more people will
survive their cancer for five years or more.</p><p> </p><p>Over the last two years,
NHS England have allocated over £200 million funding through their Cancer Alliances
for earlier diagnosis and personalised care. In addition, £130 million funding has
been invested in over 80 new or replacement linear accelerators in the modernisation
of radiotherapy services.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England will shortly be introducing a
Faster Diagnostic Standard of 28 days for all cancer patients, including those with
pancreatic cancer, which when taken together with the 62-day referral to treatment
standard, will mean that all patients should expect to start their treatment within
34 days of diagnosis. This is a maximum, and trusts should continue to treat patients
more quickly particularly where there is a strong clinical need.</p>
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