Results for: Cancer Strategy

The family of Dame Deborah James is urging all UK political parties to commit to a long-term cancer strategy to give more cancer patients a better chance of survival. Dame Deborah died in June 2022 at the age of 40, five years after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer. She used her diagnosis to raise awareness of the disease and set up the Bowelbabe Fund for Cancer Research UK. In an open letter, Dame Deborah’s family said they are joining Cancer Research UK in its Longer, Better Lives manifesto during Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. The manifesto calls for the Government to publish a long-term cancer strategy within one year of the general election, to “drive earlier diagnosis and reduce inequalities in access to treatment and care”.

The family of the late Dame Deborah James, who passed away from bowel cancer in 2022, has issued a plea to political parties in the United Kingdom to prioritize a long-term cancer strategy. In a heartfelt letter published in The Sun, James’ family expressed their belief that early diagnosis and reduced inequalities in access to treatment are crucial for giving cancer patients more time with their loved ones. They emphasized the importance of increasing the NHS cancer workforce and investing in vital diagnosis equipment to ensure timely and accurate testing for all those in need.