9 November 2004
Prostate cancer patients are being seen more quickly and receiving better care according to a new report out today.
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in men in England and the second biggest cancer killer in men.
Huge progress has been made since the publication of the NHS Prostate Cancer programme four years ago, says the report. Over 98 per cent of patients with suspected of having the disease are now seen by a consultant within two weeks of referral.
Launching the paper at the National Prostate Cancer Conference, Health Minister Lord Warner said the government takes prostate cancer very seriously.
“That is why four years ago we published the NHS Prostate Cancer Programme to give prostate cancer the priority it deserves.
“As a result a lot of excellent progress has been made. Patients are being seen more quickly and are getting better care.”
“There is, of course, more to do. But the advances made in the last few years show what can be achieved when the Government, voluntary sector and the NHS work in close partnership to tackle this problem.”
Prostate cancer is the only cancer with a government spending target for research. The target of £4.2m was reached in 2003/04.
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