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Balancing tried-and-tested against future innovation – a strategy for boosting earlier cancer diagnosis

Earlier diagnosis is central to the National Cancer Plan's ambition to improve cancer survival. But delivering that ambition will require a careful balance between promising innovation and tried-and-tested approaches. Earlier diagnosis is central to the National Cancer Plan's ambition to improve cancer survival. But delivering that ambition will require a careful balance between promising innovation and tried-and-tested approaches.

3 September 2026