When a person is diagnosed with cancer in the UK information about them is automatically included in their national cancer registry.
It is data from cancer registries that tells us how many people are diagnosed with cancer, what treatments they have, how long they live, and whether this is getting better or worse. This information can then be used to help plan cancer services and identify where further progress is needed in order to improve the lives of all people affected by cancer.
For more information on Cancer Registration in England click here or download a copy of the Cancer Registration information leaflet here.