Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer

The Department of Health's updated cancer plan Improving Outcomes: a strategy for cancer published in January 2011, outlines a strategy to improve the outcomes for patients with cancer. The ambition to become the country with the best outcomes in Europe is an undoubtedly good, but the challenge is how to do this within the current economic constraints and the drive for "efficiency" improvements over the next 3 years. What are the most important tactics to achieve earlier diagnosis, quick access to diagnostic tests and prompt referral to a specialist? How will the cancer drugs fund work? How will emerging GP consortia decide how to commission the best cancer services? Is the Department of Health's new TV and YouTube advertising campaign about the symptoms of bowel cancer going to help? Join Professor Sir Mike Richards National Cancer Director and Dr Clare Gerada, Chair of Royal College of General Practitioners as they outline their views and answer your questions.

Feb 3 2011

45 mins