A programme offering dedicated support to cancer patients throughout their treatment will be rolled out nationwide, the Scottish Government has announced.
The expansion follows 12 pilot projects which received more than £5 million in funding between 2022 and March 2025.
An additional £1 million will be provided annually to expand the single point of contact (SPOC) programme.
An assessment by Healthcare Improvement Scotland found that over a 12-month period, SPOC services had more than 30,000 interactions with people affected by cancer.
The single point of contact service ensures cancer patients know exactly who they can turn to when they need advice about their diagnosis or care.
Health Secretary Neil Gray announced the expansion at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, where the SPOC navigation team has supported patients since early 2023.
"I am very pleased to roll out this invaluable initiative which gives people with cancer a consistent contact throughout their treatment, enabling specialist staff to focus on complex clinical care.
"The single point of contact service ensures cancer patients know exactly who they can turn to when they need advice about their diagnosis or care.
The expansion of this programme means more people can benefit from this type of one-to-one support which is truly making a difference."
The service aims to make life easier for patients with cancer by providing easy access to clinical teams for information and advice about appointments, tests and results.
The service also explains what clinical and non-clinical support is available for them and their family.
Patient feedback from the pilots highlighted reduced stress around appointments, quicker access to blood results, more time for questions, and greater emotional support.
NHS Forth Valley deputy medical director Professor Karen Adamson said: "Digital follow-up for patients with prostate cancer is transforming how we support people after diagnosis. It offers a convenient and efficient way for patients to receive their results and ongoing follow-up without the need for unnecessary hospital visits.
"In 2024-25, 391 patients received their results and follow-up digitally, releasing the equivalent of 26 clinical nurse specialist clinics so more patients can be seen and supported. Feedback shows patients value the service, describing it as quick, convenient and reassuring.
"This approach reflects our commitment to value-based health and care - improving patient experience and outcomes while making the best possible use of specialist clinical time."