The plan will look beyond treatment and diagnosis to cover the full impact of cancer on their life - from anxiety and fatigue to diet and returning to work. 

Secretary of state for health and social care Wes Streeting said: ‘This is care that actually fits around people's lives, not the other way around. It's the biggest shift in how we support cancer patients in a generation.'

Patients will also receive an end-of-treatment summary to end the cliff edge many face when chemotherapy or surgery finishes - giving them clear guidance on warning signs, who to call with concerns and where to find ongoing support like physiotherapy, counselling or local cancer groups.

They will also be connected to cancer charities for specialist support through the NHS App as soon as they are diagnosed. 

Every cancer patient will have a named neighbourhood care lead responsible for joining up their care after treatment by 2035.

New standards will be introduced by 2028 to help patients get fit for treatment and recover quickly afterwards - including prehabilitation, rehabilitation and physical activity programmes.