Llais response to the National Cancer Strategy for Wales October 2026

Our response highlights that improving cancer outcomes is about more than survival rates and waiting-time targets. People want timely access to care, clear information, coordinated services and support that recognises the impact cancer can have on every aspect of their lives. We heard concerns about delays in diagnosis and treatment, difficulties navigating services, communication issues and inequalities in access to care.

Llais is calling for a cancer strategy that puts people's experiences at its heart. This includes improving early diagnosis, reducing inequalities, strengthening support for families and carers, ensuring services work better together, and making it easier for people to access information and support when they need it. We also highlight the importance of involving people with lived experience in shaping, delivering and evaluating cancer services across Wales.

The response emphasises that success should be measured not only by clinical outcomes, but also by whether people feel listened to, informed, supported and able to access high-quality care regardless of where they live, their personal circumstances or the type of cancer they have.