HC Deb 21 March 2002 vol 382 cc534-5W
Brian White

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what national guidelines exist to govern the procedures and follow up intervals for patients treated for primary cancer of the bladder; [41466]

(2) what research he has conducted into the guidelines followed by other EU countries on the treatment of primary cancer of the bladder. [41465]

Yvette Cooper

The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) is commissioning a comprehensive package of guidance on cancer services covering all cancers which health authorities and NHS trusts will be expected to implement.

NICE guidelines are based on the best available research evidence and expert professional advice. Research may be commissioned by NICE, or consist of existing material, including guidelines and best practice in other countries.

NICE is expected to issue service guidance on urological cancer this summer.