RCGP Welcomes Funding for Cancer Survivors
7th May 2009
The RCGP has welcomed the government’s pledge
of £1.6 million for Macmillan's National Cancer Survivorship
Initiative.
"We welcome the government’s grant for the
Macmillan initiative and their acknowledgment of the importance of
survivorship services” said RCGP Chair Steve Field said.
“As cancer survival rates have risen over the
past decade it is becoming increasingly important that survivorship
services continue to improve. It is crucial that cancer survivors
are given all the help they need to regain a healthy life after
battling their illness.”
“GPs have a focus on the whole person -
holistic care which is vital in helping meet the physical,
psychological and social needs of cancer survivors.”
“The RCGP recently held a workshop with
leading cancer experts, including cancer Tsar Professor Mike
Richards, to look at all issues relating to cancer services in
primary care – including survivorship services. We will publish the
findings before the end of the year.”
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