Question reference: S6W-11920
- Asked by: Paul McLennan, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 4 November 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 15 November 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government whether it plans to ensure that its new Cancer Strategy, due to be published in March 2023, addresses any unique difficulties in the early diagnosis of leukaemia.
Answer
Our new 10 year cancer strategy due to launch in Spring 2023 will take a comprehensive approach to improving patient pathways from prevention and diagnosis through to treatment and post-treatment care.
An earlier diagnosis vision is being developed as part of the new strategy and consideration is being given to how improvements will be measured, including blood cancers.
The challenges in diagnosing cancer earlier is being explored with key stakeholders as part of the development of the earlier diagnosis vision, with any decisions based on latest available evidence.