An important message from Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn and positive that Andy Burnham will meet him to discuss improving treatments for brain tumours. We will continue working to ensure that the Rare Cancers Act is as impactful as possible. www.bbc.co.uk/sport/articl...

Andy Burnham invites swimmer Archie Goodburn to cancer funding meeting

Prime Minister Andy Burnham responds to Archie Goodburn's impassioned plea for more money and resources to be put into brain cancer research by inviting the Scottish swimmer to a personal meeting.

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Yesterday, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers met to discuss how to drive the development of innovative treatments and diagnostic tools for rare cancers. We are delighted that Minister @sharonhodgsonmp.bsky.social attended and are grateful to @joshfg.bsky.social for chairing.

Some incredible news over the weekend! A new daily pill has been shown to double survival time for pancreatic cancer patients. A massive breakthrough. Read the full article here: www.bbc.com/news/article...

Daily pill daraxonrasib doubles survival time for pancreatic cancer patients

The drug, daraxonrasib, has been hailed as a breakthrough in managing the deadliest of all the major cancers.

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APPG on Less Survivable Cancers met yesterday re. the Rare Cancers Act's National Lead for Rare Cancers and what they will need for success. We will write to ministers with our recommendations. Next meeting, re. orphan drugs, in July. Thank you to our chair @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social

The number of cancer cases in the UK has hit a record level. Read what Cameron Miller, Vice-Chair of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce has to say here 👇🔗 www.dailymail.com/health/artic...

UK has cancer diagnosis every 80 seconds, new figures reveal

More than 403,000 patients are told they have the disease each year, according to a report by the charity Cancer Research UK.

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We ask the next Welsh Government to take urgent action and commit to a specific focus on improving outcomes and doubling survival rates for the less survivable cancers.

We’re calling on the next Scottish Government to close the deadly cancer gap. Less survivable cancers account for 1 in 4 diagnoses in Scotland, but average 5-year survival is just 16%. It’s time to improve outcomes, address research gaps and prioritise early diagnosis for LSCs.

The Rare Cancers Act 2026 received Royal Assent on Friday - a major milestone for people affected by less survivable cancers. The Taskforce will continue working with government and partners across the UK to ensure this Act delivers real change.

This week, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers held its AGM. We're delighted to announce the election of Chair @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, Vice-Chair @charliemaynard.bsky.social and Officers - Lord Moylan and @joshfg.bsky.social. The APPG will continue to work to improve outcomes for LSCs.

Yesterday, the cancer APPGs met with Minister @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social to discuss the Cancer Plan. The APPG on Less Survivable Cancers looks forward to continuing to work closely with the Minister and her team to improve outcomes for these cancers. 👇 www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

Earlier this month, the Government published the National Cancer Plan for England. We welcome the plan and are committed to working together to ensure it delivers for people affected by cancer. #OneCancerVoice

This article in The Telegraph highlights the importance of recognising symptoms of less survivable cancers — including persistent indigestion. Read more⬇️ www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

Thank you to Jackie Baillie MSP for highlighting the need for urgent action on less survivable cancers to improve outcomes. A sustained focus on these cancers is vital if survival is to improve. Read more below 👇 www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/2582868...

Dumbarton MSP calls for greater awareness of most deadly cancers

Scottish MSP Jackie Baillie backs LSCT campaign for more funding and awareness of less survivable cancers, urging action to improve UK cancer…

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Oesophageal cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer death in the UK, and one of the six less survivable cancers. Visit www.actionagainstheartburn.org.uk to find out more. #OesophagealCancerAwarenessMonth

Read below a statement from @clivejonesmp.bsky.social, Member of the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers, following the publication of the National Cancer Plan.

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce warmly welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan and the ambition it sets out to transform cancer outcomes in England. Read our full response 👇🔗 shorturl.at/2JjBX

We're delighted to see the early diagnosis of lung and oesophageal cancers prioritised as part of the forthcoming National Cancer Plan. Late diagnosis is a big factor in making these cancers 'less survivable', so it's extremely positive to see this as a focus. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Government to end cancer postcode lottery for patients

People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care.

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Last week, during #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek, peers from across the House of Lords backed the Rare Cancers Bill. The Bill could boost research, trials and innovation, with a national strategy. A vital step forward.

Read the facts.👇 It's this simple the research gap is costing lives. Contact your MP today and help us #CloseTheResearchGap.

Thank you so much to Heulwen Wyatt for powerfully talking about her experience with oesophageal cancer, and the need to improve outcomes for less survivable cancers. Watch the full interview below 👇 www.itv.com/watch/news/c...

This week, we met with @jennimintomsp.bsky.social, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, to discuss the key actions needed in Scotland to drive progress for less survivable cancers. It was great to hear the Minister's ongoing support for improving outcomes for these cancers.

Huge thanks to @delythjewell.bsky.social MS for hosting yesterday's drop-in event in the Senedd for Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week. It's time to #CloseTheResearchGap. Encourage your local MS to support today 👇 lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

On Tuesday, we held a drop-in event at the Scottish Parliament, kindly sponsored by Jackie Baillie MSP. Our message was clear: while progress has been made, research funding is needed in Scotland to #CloseTheResearchGap. Thank you to everyone that dropped in and supported the event.

The world's first breath test for pancreatic cancer, led by Professor George Hannah through the Vapour Study could revolutionise earlier diagnosis and save thousands of lives. Let's #closetheresearchgap to support more pioneering research like this. #lesssurvivablecancers

It's time to #CloseTheResearchGap. We're on a mission with the support of MPs from across the country to close the research gap and improve the survivability of the least survivable cancers.

Great to see #CloseTheResearchGap getting media coverage. Check out one of the main stories here: www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...

£130 less per cancer death. That's the shocking research funding gap for less survivable cancers like lung, liver & pancreas. As a former NHS nurse, I see the human cost. Our Cancer Plan must close it! #CloseTheResearchGap @lesssurvivable.bsky.social www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

The cancer plan must address the stark disparity in funding

We have a long way to go to close the research gap facing less survivable cancers.

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The stats are clear. We're calling for change. It's time to close #CloseTheResearchGap. lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

It's Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week 2026. @lesssurvivable.bsky.social is calling on the Government to finally tackle the shocking research gap holding back progress. Consistent, sustained research is crucial. It's time to close the gap! #CloseTheResearchGap

@paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social (Chair of the Less Survivable Cancers APPG) is supporting the Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week this week. Wearing a teal lab coat in support of closing the research gap for less survivable cancers. #CloseTheResearchGap