Evidence
Those responsible for commissioning services for people with cancers and tumours will need to look at the breadth of care available. This means looking at prevention, screening, achieving cancer waiting times for referral for diagnosis and treatment, through to specialist and palliative care.
The aim should be to provide a comprehensive and equitable range of services. These should be responsive to local views from patients and providers, and be provided within the budget available.
Evidence of best practice is vital to be able to specify the range, nature, and quality of services along the different patient pathways.