A range of measures are in place to raise awareness and to encourage people to recognise symptoms and seek early advice.More generally, the Executive have made clear our continuing commitment to the Scottish breast and cervical screening programmes, a pilot programme of colorectal cancer screening, the introduction of cancer Managed Clinical Networks underpinned by planned programmes of audit and quality assurance, SIGN Guidelines, the development and monitoring of clinical standards through the Clinical Standards Board and the establishment of additional one-stop clinics to reduce waiting times for cancer diagnosis and treatment.The work of the Scottish Cancer Group will continue to inform policy and investment decisions and provide a strategic framework for the development of cancer services across Scotland.