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Cancer waiting targets: A guide (Version 5)

  • Document type:
    Publication
  • Author:
    Department of Health
  • Published date:
    30 November 2006
  • Primary audience:
    Health and social care professionals
  • Publication format:
    Electronic only
  • Gateway reference:
    7489
  • Pages:
    38
  • Supersedes/replaces:
  • Copyright holder:
    Crown

The National Cancer Plan was published in September 2000. Within the Plan there are a number of commitments and targets relating to waiting times for treatment. This document provides answers to frequently asked questions about the 2001, 2002 and 2005 Cancer Plan targets.

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