Developing a 10-year cancer plan for Humber and North Yorkshire

1. Do you have personal experience of cancer or of cancer services?

Select all that apply

No Yes, as someone referred for tests for suspected cancer Yes, as a cancer patient (currently receiving treatment) Yes, as a cancer patient (not currently receiving treatment) Yes, as a carer Yes, as an NHS staff member Yes, as a researcher Prefer not to say Other Yes, in another capacity (please specify)

2. Which cancer risk factors should the government and the NHS focus on to improve prevention?

Select all that apply

Alcohol Tobacco Obesity Physical inactivity Prolonged sunshine exposure Air pollution I don’t know Other

3. What actions should the government and the NHS take to help diagnose cancer at an earlier stage?

Select the 3 actions that would have the most impact

Improve symptom awareness, address barriers to seeking help and encourage a timely response to symptoms Support timely and effective referrals from primary care (for example, GPs) Make improvements to existing cancer screening programmes, including increasing uptake Increase diagnostic test access and capacity Develop and expand interventions targeted at people most at risk of developing certain cancers Increase support for research and innovation I don’t know Other

4. What actions should the government and the NHS take to improve access to cancer services and the quality of cancer treatment that patients receive?

Select the 3 actions that would have the most impact

Increase treatment capacity (including workforce) Review and update treatment and management guidelines to improve pathways (processes of care) and efficiency Improve the flow and use of data to identify and address inconsistencies in care Improve treatment spaces and wards, including facilities available to carers Improve communication with patients, ensuring they have all the information they need Increase the availability of physical and mental health interventions before and during cancer treatment Increase the use of genomic (genetic) testing and other ways of supporting personalised treatment I don’t know Other

5. What can the government and the NHS do to improve the support that people diagnosed with cancer, treated for cancer, and living with and beyond cancer receive?

Select the 3 actions that would have the most impact

Provide more comprehensive, integrated and personalised support after an individual receives a cancer diagnosis and (if applicable) after treatment Improve the emotional, mental health and practical support for patients, as well as their partners, family members, children and carers Offer targeted support for specific groups, such as ethnic minority cancer patients, children and bereaved relatives Increase the number and availability of cancer co-ordinators, clinical nurse specialists and other staff who support patients Increase the support to hospice services and charities who provide care and support for patients Improve access to high-quality, supportive palliative and end-of-life care for patients with incurable cancer I don’t know Other

6. In which of these areas could the government have the most impact in reducing inequalities in incidence (cases of cancer diagnosed in a specific population) and outcomes of cancer across England?

Select the 3 actions that would have the most impact

Improving prevention and reducing the risk of cancer Raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer, reducing barriers and supporting timely response to symptoms Reducing inequalities in cancer screening uptake Improving earlier diagnosis of cancers across all groups Improving the access to and quality of cancer treatment Improving and achieving a more consistent experience across cancer referral, diagnosis, treatment and beyond Improving the aftercare support for cancer patients I don’t know Other

7. What are the most important priorities that the national cancer plan should address?

Select the 3 most important priorities

Prevention and reducing the risk of cancer Raising awareness of the signs and symptoms of cancer Earlier diagnosis of cancer Improving the access to and quality of cancer treatment, including meeting the cancer waiting time standards Improving patient experience across cancer referral, diagnosis, treatment and beyond Improving the aftercare support for cancer patients Reducing inequalities in cancer incidence, diagnosis and treatment Other

8. Please explain your answer

Do not include any personal information in your response (maximum 500 words)

9. Is there anything else you would like to tell us to help to develop a 10-year plan for cancer in Humber and North Yorkshire?

Developing a 10-year cancer plan for Humber and North Yorkshire

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Survey Closes 31 Oct 2025