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The NHS Cancer Plan: a plan for investment a plan for reform

  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    27 September 2000
  • Primary audience:
    Professionals
  • Gateway reference:
    not required
  • Product code:
    22293
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

This document provides a detailed account of the government's comprehensive national programme for investment in and reform of cancer services in England, which aims to reduce death rates and improve prospects of survival and quality of life for cancer sufferers by improving prevention, promoting early detection and effective screening practice, and guaranteeing high quality treatment and care throughout the country.

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