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Our policy on access to cancer treatments

We work to ensure that people with cancer in the UK can access the best treatments for them, including surgery, radiotherapy and cancer drugs.

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Cancer drugs

All cancer patients in the UK should be able to access the best, evidence-based drugs available for their condition.

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Radiotherapy

We are championing improvements to radiotherapy in the UK because every patient should have access to the highest quality radiotherapy available.

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Surgery

Surgery is the foundation of cancer treatment and all patients should have access to the most appropriate, high-quality surgery available for their condition.

Professional resources

Keep up to date with the latest statistics, evidence and information on diagnosing, treating and preventing cancer.

Our intelligence can support evidence-based decision making and there are updates on our activities, practical guidance, useful tools and resources.

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Publications and research tenders

See all the latest and featured publications from our policy teams and and current research tenders relevant to policy.

Publications and research tenders


Contact us

Get in touch with our policy team to find out more information about our work and our policies.

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