Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile
Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce

@lesssurvivable

We are the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, made up of: @ActionHeartburn, @BrainTumourOrg @GutsCharityUK, @LiverTrust, @Roy_Castle_Lung and @PancreaticCanUK.

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British Liver Trust (@livertrust) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Today we are calling on all political parties to commit to supporting a long-term cancer strategy to improve cancer outcomes in England. People affected by cancer need a plan. #OneCancerVoice

The Brain Tumour Charity (@braintumourorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Evidence shows countries with a long-term cancer strategy are effective in improving cancer outcomes. We join other cancer charities calling all political parties to follow evidence & commit to a long-term cancer strategy #OneCancerVoice Wes Streeting MP Victoria Atkins Daisy Cooper MP 🔶

Pancreatic Cancer UK (@pancreaticcanuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Evidence shows countries with long-term cancer strategies are more effective in improving cancer outcomes. Today, we join with #OneCancerVoice to call on all political parties to commit to supporting a long-term cancer strategy. People affected by cancer urgently need a plan.

Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation (@roy_castle_lung) 's Twitter Profile Photo

As the leading UK lung cancer charity, we are joining #OneCancerVoice to call on political parties to commit to supporting a long-term cancer strategy to improve cancer outcomes. We need a plan.

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Great to see The Times and The Sunday Times have today published a letter by the Taskforce. The letter reiterates recent reports that Cancer survival rates in the UK lag severely behind Europe, and highlights that this is especially true for those with a less survivable cancer thetimes.com/article/times-…

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This article in The i paper highlights the UK’s low survival rates of the less survivable cancers among 33 countries of comparable wealth. Read below now: inews.co.uk/news/world/how…

The Brain Tumour Charity (@braintumourorg) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Always great to get together at Cancer52 #BigCancer52Conversation with other charities representing rare and less common cancers. Lots of great conversations about how we can work together to get rare and less common cancers up the agenda!

Always great to get together at <a href="/Cancer52org/">Cancer52</a> #BigCancer52Conversation with other charities representing rare and less common cancers. Lots of great conversations about how we can work together to get rare and less common cancers up the agenda!
shitscaredmum (@shitscaredmum) 's Twitter Profile Photo

According to new research, 8,000 lives a year could potentially be saved if we tried harder to treat people diagnosed with a Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce cancer. Wes Streeting MP please can we make #cancer a priority?

According to new research, 8,000 lives a year could potentially be saved if we tried harder to treat people diagnosed with a <a href="/LessSurvivable/">Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce</a> cancer. 

<a href="/wesstreeting/">Wes Streeting MP</a> please can we make #cancer a priority?
Pancreatic Cancer UK (@pancreaticcanuk) 's Twitter Profile Photo

More than half of people with pancreatic cancer will die within three months of diagnosis. But your support is leading the way. This week we have the support of some familiar faces to tell you why support for pancreatic cancer research is so desperately needed.

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

With manifestos released and general election debates taking place, we call on all parties to commit to doubling survival rates for these cancers with: 1⃣ A national drive in early and faster diagnosis 2⃣ Increased research funding Read our calls here: lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/calls-for-the-…

With manifestos released and general election debates taking place, we call on all parties to commit to doubling survival rates for these cancers with:

1⃣ A national drive in early and faster diagnosis
2⃣ Increased research funding

Read our calls here:

lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/calls-for-the-…
Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Good to see Scottish Government Minister for Public Health Jenni Minto MSP acknowledging the importance of the Taskforce in a debate on Mesothelioma yesterday - read the remarks below 👇 parliament.scot/chamber-and-co…

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Taskforce welcomes the appointment of the new Health team who will be responsible for improving cancer care, including the vital The Labour Party manifesto commitment to reduce cancer deaths. We look forward to working with Karin Smyth and the team on the less survivable cancers.

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

It's always encouraging to see research that improves our understanding of the less survivable cancers - read below an article on pancreatic cancer. This highlights the importance of dedicated research funding to go towards the six #LessSurvivableCancers independent.co.uk/news/health/jo…

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

🧠 Encouraging to see an exciting new research centre that will aim to develop treatments for glioblastoma, an aggressive type of brain tumour.

PLANETS Cancer Charity (@planetscharity) 's Twitter Profile Photo

PLANETS chairman Neil Pearce has called on the government to intervene urgently over the shortage of a drug that can prevent life-threatening digestive problems in thousands of people with a range of medical conditions. Read more below 👇 planetscharity.org/news/planets-c… #creon #PERT

Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (@lesssurvivable) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The Taskforce was very pleased to meet with Scotland's Secretary for Health and Social Care Neil Gray MSP this morning. The Scottish Health Secretary stated: “I am committed to continuing to work in partnership with the Taskforce to deliver on the Cancer Strategy and Action Plan."

The Taskforce was very pleased to meet with Scotland's Secretary for Health and Social Care <a href="/neilcgray/">Neil Gray MSP</a> this morning. 

The Scottish Health Secretary stated: “I am committed to continuing to work in partnership with the Taskforce to deliver on the Cancer Strategy and Action Plan."