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STV News
04-05-2025
- Health
- STV News
New tech promised to help millions of cancer patients receive faster diagnosis
New technology is to be rolled out across the NHS to help millions of cancer patients get a faster diagnosis, the government has said. The tool, called Cancer 360, brings cancer patients' data into one central system, so clinicians can prioritise those most in need and see patients quicker, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) announced. It moves existing analogue systems to a digital one, so staff will not have to gather important information about each cancer patient from different spreadsheets, emails, and records. Dr Vin Diwakar, NHS national clinical transformation director, said: 'Every cancer patient deserves swift, effective care, and our new Cancer 360 solution harnesses data to ensure exactly that. By giving clinicians a comprehensive view of patient pathways, we can identify and address delays immediately. 'The NHS federated data platform (FDP) is already showing its value in transforming cancer care, helping our hard-working staff deliver better outcomes while reducing administrative burden. As Cancer 360 expands to more hospitals nationwide, I'm confident we'll see meaningful improvements in both treatment times and patient experience.' It is understood that trusts will not have to use the tool, but those not meeting the cancer standard – including that 85% of cancer patients should have started their treatment within 62 days of being referred – may be asked to consider how Cancer 360 could help them meet targets. As well as helping patients get a faster diagnosis, the DHSC said Cancer 360 will also help cut treatment delays and thus boost survival rates. The technology has been piloted at Royal United Hospital Bath, and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. It helped Chelsea and Westminster Hospital meet the faster diagnosis standard, whereby 75% of patients should receive a diagnosis or ruling out of cancer within 28 days of referral. Suraiya Abdi, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, said: 'The implementation of Cancer 360 has enabled my team to monitor and safely carry our patients through their cancer pathway. 'The tool enables us to have in depth conversations at our weekly meetings regarding a patient's next step as well as allowing us to escalate queries directly to other teams for faster turnaround. 'The tool has reduced the amount of admin time spent by our cancer team therefore enabling them to focus on the patient journey. I have witnessed an improvement in performance, team spirit and most importantly patient experience.' Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said: 'I've seen first-hand the stress and heartbreak that cancer causes in my own family. 'Dependent on archaic pen-and-paper systems, life-saving diagnostics appointments hung on whether a post-it note lost its stick, or a piece of paper went missing. That put lives at risk, and with the technology we have today, there's no reason for any part of our healthcare service to run in such a way. 'Simply by keeping accurate records, the technology we are putting to work today will cut waiting times and save lives, delivering on our plan for change. That way, people can once again trust that their local hospital has the tools it needs to focus on what matters – treating their loved ones and keeping families together for longer.' Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Government is investing £26 billion in the health service, adding: 'It's a long road but we're already getting our NHS back on its feet, giving patients over three million more appointments, hiring 1,500 new GPs and starting the roll-out of new tech that will save lives.' The DHSC said Cancer 360, to be rolled out soon, will benefit millions of patients in the next five to 10 years. Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
The Independent
04-05-2025
- Health
- The Independent
New tool to see millions of cancer patients given faster diagnosis
The NHS is set to revolutionise cancer diagnosis with the rollout of "Cancer 360', a new digital tool designed to streamline patient data and expedite treatment. This innovative system will consolidate patient information into a central hub, enabling clinicians to prioritise urgent cases and reduce waiting times. Currently, NHS staff often grapple with fragmented data scattered across spreadsheets, emails, and various records. Cancer 360 eliminates this cumbersome process by digitising existing analogue systems, giving clinicians faster access to critical patient information. This improved efficiency is expected to benefit millions of cancer patients across the country. The Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) heralds this technology as a significant advancement in cancer care, allowing medical professionals to make quicker, more informed decisions, ultimately leading to faster diagnoses and improved patient outcomes. Dr Vin Diwakar, NHS national clinical transformation director, said: 'Every cancer patient deserves swift, effective care, and our new Cancer 360 solution harnesses data to ensure exactly that. By giving clinicians a comprehensive view of patient pathways, we can identify and address delays immediately. 'The NHS federated data platform (FDP) is already showing its value in transforming cancer care, helping our hard-working staff deliver better outcomes while reducing administrative burden. As Cancer 360 expands to more hospitals nationwide, I'm confident we'll see meaningful improvements in both treatment times and patient experience.' It is understood that trusts will not have to use the tool, but those not meeting the cancer standard – including that 85% of cancer patients should have started their treatment within 62 days of being referred – may be asked to consider how Cancer 360 could help them meet targets. As well as helping patients get a faster diagnosis, the DHSC said Cancer 360 will also help cut treatment delays and thus boost survival rates. The technology has been piloted at Royal United Hospital Bath, and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. It helped Chelsea and Westminster Hospital meet the faster diagnosis standard, whereby 75% of patients should receive a diagnosis or ruling out of cancer within 28 days of referral. Suraiya Abdi, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, said: 'The implementation of Cancer 360 has enabled my team to monitor and safely carry our patients through their cancer pathway. 'The tool enables us to have in depth conversations at our weekly meetings regarding a patient's next step as well as allowing us to escalate queries directly to other teams for faster turnaround. 'The tool has reduced the amount of admin time spent by our cancer team therefore enabling them to focus on the patient journey. I have witnessed an improvement in performance, team spirit and most importantly patient experience.' Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said: 'I've seen first-hand the stress and heartbreak that cancer causes in my own family. 'Dependent on archaic pen-and-paper systems, life-saving diagnostics appointments hung on whether a post-it note lost its stick, or a piece of paper went missing. That put lives at risk, and with the technology we have today, there's no reason for any part of our healthcare service to run in such a way. 'Simply by keeping accurate records, the technology we are putting to work today will cut waiting times and save lives, delivering on our plan for change. That way, people can once again trust that their local hospital has the tools it needs to focus on what matters – treating their loved ones and keeping families together for longer.' Health Secretary Wes Streeting said the Government is investing £26 billion in the health service, adding: 'It's a long road but we're already getting our NHS back on its feet, giving patients over three million more appointments, hiring 1,500 new GPs and starting the roll-out of new tech that will save lives.' The DHSC said Cancer 360, to be rolled out soon, will benefit millions of patients in the next five to 10 years.
Sky News
04-05-2025
- Health
- Sky News
New tech promises faster diagnosis for millions of cancer patients
Millions of cancer patients are set to benefit from faster diagnosis as their analogue NHS records are gathered in one place in a new digital platform. Cancer 360, a new tool to be rolled out across the service soon, brings cancer patients' data into one central system, so clinicians can prioritise those most in need and see patients quicker, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) said. The £26bn technology upgrade will benefit millions of patients in the next five to 10 years by transferring existing analogue systems and the data they hold into a digital one. It means staff will no longer have to gather important information about each cancer patient from different spreadsheets, emails and records. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said relying on "archaic pen-and-paper systems" meant vital appointments could hinge on "whether a post-it note lost its stick or a piece of paper went missing". That, he said, could "put lives at risk". The new technology will "cut waiting times and save lives, delivering on our plan for change", he added. It is understood that trusts will not have to use the tool, but any failing to meet the cancer treatment target - including that 85% of patients start their treatment within 62 days of referral - may be asked to consider whether it could help. As well as helping patients get a faster diagnosis, the DHSC said Cancer 360 will also help cut treatment delays and thus boost survival rates. Dr Vin Diwakar, NHS national clinical transformation director, said Cancer 360 gives clinicians a "comprehensive view of patient pathways" and, as it goes nationwide, will deliver "meaningful improvements in both treatment times and patient experience". The technology helped one of the trusts where it was piloted meet the faster diagnosis standard that three-quarters of patients should receive a diagnosis or ruling out of cancer within 28 days of referral. Suraiya Abdi, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, said Cancer 360 has helped staff "safely carry our patients through their cancer pathway". Amongst the improvements they have enjoyed, the medic said it "has reduced the amount of admin time spent by our cancer team" as well as lifting "performance, team spirit and most importantly patient experience".
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
New tech promises faster diagnosis for millions of cancer patients
Millions of cancer patients are set to benefit from faster diagnosis as their analogue NHS records are gathered in one place in a new digital platform. Cancer 360, a new tool to be rolled out across the service soon, brings cancer patients' data into one central system, so clinicians can prioritise those most in need and see patients quicker, the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) said. The £26bn technology upgrade will benefit millions of patients in the next five to 10 years by transferring existing analogue systems and the data they hold into a digital one. It means staff will no longer have to gather important information about each cancer patient from different spreadsheets, emails and records. Technology Secretary Peter Kyle said relying on "archaic pen-and-paper systems" meant vital appointments could hinge on "whether a post-it note lost its stick or a piece of paper went missing". That, he said, could "put lives at risk". The new technology will "cut waiting times and save lives, delivering on our plan for change", he added. It is understood that trusts will not have to use the tool, but any failing to meet the cancer treatment target - including that 85% of patients start their treatment within 62 days of referral - may be asked to consider whether it could help. As well as helping patients get a faster diagnosis, the DHSC said Cancer 360 will also help cut treatment delays and thus boost survival rates. Dr Vin Diwakar, NHS national clinical transformation director, said Cancer 360 gives clinicians a "comprehensive view of patient pathways" and, as it goes nationwide, will deliver "meaningful improvements in both treatment times and patient experience". The technology helped one of the trusts where it was piloted meet the faster diagnosis standard that three-quarters of patients should receive a diagnosis or ruling out of cancer within 28 days of referral. Read more:Cancer blood test to be trialledNew hope for breast cancer patientsBrothers saved by spit test Suraiya Abdi, consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist at Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust, said Cancer 360 has helped staff "safely carry our patients through their cancer pathway". Amongst the improvements they have enjoyed, the medic said it "has reduced the amount of admin time spent by our cancer team" as well as lifting "performance, team spirit and most importantly patient experience".
Times
04-05-2025
- Health
- Times
New NHS app Cancer 360 ‘will cut waits and save lives'
Millions of patients could receive faster cancer diagnoses under a new app being rolled out across the NHS, ministers have announced. The app, called Cancer 360, will bring patient data into a single dashboard for use by medical teams. Until now, clinicians have often had to retrieve test results, referrals and clinical notes from multiple systems. Wes Streeting, the health secretary, said the Department of Health was rolling out 'new tech that will save lives'. He added: 'This government grasped the nettle and made difficult but necessary choices to invest £26 billion into our NHS — a move that is already helping millions of patients and will help millions more.' • Entrepreneurs trying to save the NHS with technology The tool has been piloted at
