23 November 2011
Harriett Baldwin calls for the screening of certain hereditary cancers, such as non-polypsosis colorectal cancer to begin at an earlier age. Harriett Baldwin (West Worcestershire) (Con): I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing this very important debate. Does he agree that screening for certain kinds of hereditary cancers, such as non-polypsosis colorectal cancer, should begin at a much earlier age, and should take place relatively frequently throughout the lives of those who are screened? Guy Opperman: I do indeed. I welcome the fact that the guidelines from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence have changed to allow screening to become considerably more frequent in such cases. I am sure that the Minister will comment on that. | Hansard