title: An Association of Cancer Physicians' strategy for improving services and outcomes for cancer patients.
abstract: The Association of Cancer Physicians in the United Kingdom has developed a strategy to improve outcomes for cancer patients and identified the goals and commitments of the Association and its members.
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authors.affiliation: ACP Strategy Drafting Group; Supporting Chapter Author; University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.
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authors.affiliation: ACP Executive Member; Leeds Cancer Centre, St James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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authors.affiliation: Supporting Chapter Author; University of Leeds, Leeds LS2 9JT, UK.
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keywords: cancer physicians; cancer policy; cancer strategy; medical oncology