Thank you for contacting me about cancer treatments during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.
I completely understand and share your concerns – conditions like cancer have not just disappeared because of Covid-19 and it is crucial that treatment can continue safely and in a timely manner. That sentiment is shared by ministers across Government, including the Prime Minister and Health Secretary, who have repeatedly made clear that the NHS remains open to care for patients beyond Covid-19.
The NHS is adapting how it runs its cancer services to ensure the safety of both patients and staff. Cancer specialists are discussing with their patients the potential risks to them, either through undergoing or to delay treatment at this time.
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