The Cancer Control Programme (2006) was developed by the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety and represents the first element of an overarching regional framework for cancer services that will set out clear standards for the quality of cancer care in Northern Ireland over the next ten years.

The Cancer Control Programme highlights the importance of lifestyle factors in preventing cancer and the need for the public to be more pro-active in reporting possible cancer symptoms at an early stage. The report outlines 55 recommendations which span every aspect of cancer care and aim to improve the quality of cancer services across Northern Ireland.

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The Service Framework for Cancer Prevention, Treamtent and Care asked clinicians and patients to prioritise which of the 55 recommendations within the Cancer Control Programme should be prioritised for implementation in the next three years (2010 - 2013). 

To find out more about the Service Framework for Cancer Prevention, Treatment and Care click here