Claire Rowney, chief executive of Breast Cancer Now, said:
“We are delighted to see the UK Government commit to creating a comprehensive national database for people at an increased risk of cancer, to facilitate better access to earlier, more frequent screening and to risk-reducing treatments. This is something Breast Cancer Now has been calling for, and it has the potential to transform the lives of women who are at increased risk of breast cancer due to their family history or genetics, by making sure they are offered the right support and treatment to help manage their risk.
“The database must be accessible to all clinicians and be designed to make sure everyone at an increased risk of breast cancer receives joined up care, and the support they are eligible for.
“We look forward to hearing more detail, and to working together with researchers and clinical teams to make faster progress and ensure everyone at increased risk of breast cancer has access to more effective information, diagnosis and treatment. And we stand ready to support the UK Government to deliver the forthcoming National Cancer Plan for England.”
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