9. Member Debate under Standing Order 11.21(iv): Early Cancer Diagnosis

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:01 pm on 11 March 2020.

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Photo of Mark Isherwood Mark Isherwood Conservative 5:01, 11 March 2020

That's very kind. Caroline Jones also made reference to prostate cancer, and during business statement yesterday, in calling for a statement, it was suggested I raise this with you during this debate today by the Trefnydd. 

Prostate Cancer UK have used freedom of information to access data on the current situation. Three of the seven health boards in Wales have not yet introduced services equivalent to the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence recommended standard for multiparametric magnetic resonance imaging scans. There is a plan to have that in place across Wales by 1 April, but they say that radiology units will need resources to enable them to do that. I wonder if you could comment in light of Caroline's comments and that data from Prostate Cancer UK.