§ Dr. GibsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what percentage of cancer patients have received chemotherapy as part of their treatment for each of the last five years. [122695]
§ Yvette CooperThe information requested is not currently available. However, Professor Mike Richards, the National Cancer Director, and the Cancer Services Analysis Team are about to undertake a national survey of chemotherapy services. This survey will include data on the number of patients receiving chemotherapy and the volume of drugs used. The survey will be undertaken during the next six months and the results will be available by the end of the year.