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Cancer Patients' Mental Health Support Lacking, Minister Reveals
2 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Mental health support for cancer patients does not meet expected standards.
- Health minister, herself a cancer patient, backs the Daily Express campaign.
- Patients should receive holistic needs assessments and personalized care plans.
The current provision of mental health support for individuals undergoing cancer treatment is failing to meet anticipated government standards. This critical gap was highlighted today by Health Minister Ashley Dalton.
Dalton, who is personally familiar with the challenges of cancer as she lives with incurable breast cancer, has publicly commended the Daily Express's ongoing Cancer Care campaign. This campaign is actively working towards guaranteeing that all individuals diagnosed with cancer receive adequate support for their mental health needs.
The minister emphasized that cancer patients should expect a comprehensive approach to their care. This includes a holistic needs assessment and the development of personalized care and support plans, ensuring that their treatment journey is focused on their individual priorities.
