Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Seema Kennedy and Neil O'Brien

Tuesday 18th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Neil O’Brien (Harborough) (Con)]

T4. What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to improve the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer, in particular increasing the use of new technologies such as gel spacers, laser ablation and MRI in diagnosis?

[The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Seema Kennedy)]

More than 94% of men survive prostate cancer for one year, and 86% for five years, but there is more to do. That is why last April the Prime Minister announced £75 million over five years so that 40,000 men can take part in innovative research into early diagnosis and treatment. The long-term plan sets out our commitment to speed up the path from innovation to business as usual, spreading proven new techniques and technologies faster. Safer and more precise treatments in diagnostic techniques will continue to improve prostate cancer survival.