AQW 32961/22-27 Written question to the Minister of Health

To ask the Minister of Health to outline any steps he is taking to prioritise brain cancer within the Cancer Strategy for Northern Ireland 2022-2032.

Asked by Stewart Dickson MLA on 7 October 2025

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Tabled
7 October 2025
Answer due by
22 October 2025
Answered
14 October 20257 days after tabling
Department
Department of Health
Priority question
No

Answer

The Northern Ireland Cancer Strategy 2022-2032 aims to transform cancer services by ensuring equitable and timely access to the most effective, evidence-based referral, diagnosis, treatment and support for people impacted by a cancer diagnosis across our communities, rather than prioritising specific cancers.

It is important that we remain committed to the transformation of cancer services through the implementation of the Cancer Strategy, this will help to ensure equitable access across all cancer services, including those provided for brain cancer patients.

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