NHS England is seeking a faster new way to battle cancer, launching 10 "one-stop shops" across the country, where people with less obvious symptoms can be screened and receive a diagnosis or all-clear within 28 days. The pilot scheme, in conjunction with cancer charities Macmillan and Cancer Research England, copies a Danish model and is being seen as a revolution in the England's approach to the disease. Cally Palmer, national director for cancer at NHS England, said the programme could help improve detection rates and patient outcomes. If successful, the pilot will be extended to other parts of the country.
NHS England is seeking a faster new way to battle cancer, launching 10 "one-stop shops" across the country, where people with less obvious symptoms can be screened and receive a diagnosis or all-clear within 28 days. The pilot scheme, in conjunction with cancer charities Macmillan and Cancer Research UK, copies a Danish model and is being seen as a revolution in the UK's approach to the disease. Cally Palmer, national director for cancer at NHS England, said the programme could help improve detection rates and patient outcomes. If successful, the pilot will be extended to other parts of the country.