The government has launched its National Cancer Plan.

Every cancer patient will be given individual tailored support, which will cover the full impact of cancer, including anxiety, fatigue, diet and returning to work.

They will also receive an end-of-treatment summary, with information on warning signs, who to call with concerns and where to find further support.
 

Using the NHS App, patients will also be able to connect to cancer charities for support as soon as the are diagnosed.

Through the app, patients will be able to book screening appointments, access prehabilitation programmes, view their patient record, check their Personalised Cancer Plan, and provide feedback on their care.

The government has pledged that three in four cancer patients diagnosed from 2035 will be cancer-free or living well after five years.   

Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting said: "If you’ve ever sat in a waiting room dreading what comes next or laid awake at 3am wondering how you’ll pay the bills while you’re off work for treatment, you’ll know that cancer doesn’t just attack your body - it takes over your whole life. I was fortunate. I had a supportive employer, a family who could rally around me, and the financial security to focus on getting better. But I know that’s not everyone’s reality - and it shouldn’t be based on luck.

"For too long, we’ve treated the tumour and left patients to figure out the rest on their own. That ends now. This plan means nobody gets handed a diagnosis and is then abandoned to navigate the system alone.

"This is care that actually fits around people’s lives, not the other way around. It’s the biggest shift in how we support cancer patients in a generation."

Professor Peter Johnson, NHS England’s National Clinical Director for Cancer, said: "Being diagnosed with cancer affects every part of your life and the lives of the people around you which is why the NHS is committed to supporting people with cancer in every possible way, from the best treatment and clear information through to psychological and practical help.

"A personalised cancer plan will bring all this together, helping people face cancer with the right care, at the right time, in the right way."