Local MP Mark Pawsey has backed Cancer Research UK to help save more lives in Rugby and Bulkington, and across the UK.
Mark attended a parliamentary event held by Cancer Research UK in Westminster last week to find out how he can keep cancer at the top of the new Parliament’s agenda.
Over the course of this Parliament, two million people will be diagnosed with cancer across the UK, so the work of charities such as Cancer Research UK is vital in order to continue to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
To support this, the Government has committed to ensuring that by 2020 everyone referred with a suspicion of cancer will receive either a definitive diagnosis or the all-clear within four weeks.
Speaking after meeting Cancer Research UK, Mark said:
“We cannot underestimate the devastating impact cancer will have on people in Rugby and Bulkington now and in the future. I was very interested to hear that Cancer Research UK’s pioneering research is helping to turn the tables on the disease.”
Mark continued:
“I’ve been a great supporter of the fight against cancer for many years now, including supporting the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning every year in my constituency office. I was very keen to speak to Cancer Research UK about their work and how it can help cancer patients in Rugby and Bulkington. I am proud that this government has made improving cancer outcomes one of the top priorities for our health service and we have seen cancer survival rates double in the last 40 years.”
Mark concluded:
“The outlook for new and better cancer treatments in the UK is very positive, thanks to the work of organisations like Cancer Research UK. However, it is clear that there is a critical role for politicians to play in helping to prevent and detect cancer earlier, and bring innovative new treatments to patients faster.”
Matt Davies, Cancer Research UK’s Head of Public Affairs and Campaigning added:
“At Cancer Research UK, we’re resolute in our ambition to see 3 in 4 patients surviving cancer by 2034. To achieve this we need cancer at the top of the political agenda and so we’re grateful to Mark Pawsey MP for helping to highlight the importance of research and action in beating the disease.”