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Key messages. Pre-planning. Is a new cancer diagnosis and treatment plan needed? Planning step 1: Where are we now? Assess the number of cancer patients in need of diagnosis and treatment. Assess the existing diagnosis and treatment plan and ongoing activities. Assess the social context. Self-assessment by countries. Planning step 2: Where do we want to be? Define the target population for diagnosis and treatment. Identify gaps in diagnostic and treatment services. Set objectives for diagnostic and treatment services. Assess the feasibility of diagnostic and treatment interventions. Address ethical aspects. Set priorities for diagnostic and treatment services. Planning step 3: How do we get there? Bridge the gaps. Raise the necessary resources. Organize diagnostic and treatment services. Implement quality control. Establish registration and coordination systems. Build in monitoring and evaluation.