England's National Cancer Plan is committed to achieving that by 2035, 75% of people diagnosed with cancer will be symptom-free or in remission five years after diagnosis. The plan contains 31 planned measures aimed at improving cancer care. The author of the article emphasizes that in addition to systemic changes and technological progress, immediate measures are also needed that everyone can implement now. It suggests treating cancer as a chronic condition, which would be consistent with the goals of improving patient-centeredness, care, and prevention. The article highlights the challenges in Britain's NHS health system, which is overburdened and faces significant delays in investigation and treatment. The author points out that a passive approach is not possible and that there are concrete steps that can be taken to improve the care of cancer patients.