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<p>The 2014 Cancer Patient Experience Survey reported that 93% of cancer patients
surveyed who were being treated with radiotherapy and or chemotherapy received emotional
support.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The survey also reported that the majority
of cancer patients who took part in the survey said they received advice on practical
matters such as availability of support groups (83%) and free prescriptions (78%).
Just over half of patients surveyed reported receiving advice on financial help and
benefits. NHS England recognises there may be opportunities for improvement in this
area.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Living With and Beyond Cancer, a new joint initiative
between NHS England and Macmillan Cancer Care, is currently in development. Areas
the initiative is planning to focus on include ensuring all cancer patients have access
to holistic needs assessment, treatment summary, cancer care review and a patient
education and support event – the ‘Recovery Package’.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>
</p><p>Cancer Patient Survey Trust level reports are published online at:</p><p> </p><p>
</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.quality-health.co.uk/surveys/national-cancer-patient-experience-survey"
target="_blank">http://www.quality-health.co.uk/surveys/national-cancer-patient-experience-survey</a></p><p>
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