Guidance

The national cancer strategy: 3rd annual report

Annual report on improving cancer survival and mortality.

This publication was withdrawn on

The fourth annual report of the national cancer strategy is now available

Applies to England

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The third annual Improving Outcomes: A Strategy for Cancer report, in partnership with NHS England and Public Health England, reports on:

  • significant developments in cancer screening - particularly on the first phase of introducing Bowel Scope Screening (BSS)
  • activity to promote earlier diagnosis of symptomatic cancers through the Be Clear on Cancer campaigns and the associated work with primary and secondary care
  • progress in ensuring better access for all to the best possible treatment
  • significant developments in the collection and reporting of new datasets and the analysis of information to drive improvements and inform patients

Endoscopy capacity and training remain a major challenge, especially as we start to roll-out BSS.

In 2014 we will continue to work with NHS England and Public Health England on priority areas for action.

Published 10 December 2013