Cancer patients in Wales will benefit from new developments with the launch of the Wales Cancer Bank, which will revolutionise the opportunities for cancer research in Wales.

Minister for Health and Social Services, Jane Hutt, officially launched the Wales Cancer Bank today at the Coal Exchange in Cardiff Bay.

Patients with possible or confirmed cancer, plus some other patients, will be asked to take part in the Wales Cancer Bank project. Their permission will be sought to keep a portion of their tissue, and also a blood sample, for future scientific studies. These studies will help to establish the causes of cancer, help identify new areas for treatment and to select the best treatments for individual patients. This may take years to achieve but is a major investment for future generations.

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