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CatchUpWithCancer

@RTherapy4Life

We're #CatchUpWithCancer. The campaign is calling for the Government and NHS to boost cancer treatments to tackle the cancer treatment delays caused by COVID.

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Our huge thanks to you Martyn Brown, for this front page coverage of an issue affecting millions in the UK. As Professor Pat Price says: 'Where you live should not determine if you live.'

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NHS must end long 'cruel' journeys for cancer care as shock new statistics from Radiotherapy UK highlight treatment shortfall. express.co.uk/news/politics/…

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Front page of today's Daily Express by Martyn Brown

Radiotherapy UK and research reveals shocking 7.4 million people in UK live 'well beyond' recommended travel time to nearest radiotherapy cancer treatment centre.

express.co.uk/news/politics/…

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Concerning cancer waiting times highlighted by Paulette Hamilton MP during Health and Social Care Committee.

🚨Cancer treatment waiting times continue near their worst level ever recorded.

📢 The campaign calls for a cancer plan to address it!
Radiotherapy UK

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Important questions about cancer by MPs on the Health and Social Care Committee today. Paul Bristow MP asks about a .

The campaign is urgently calling for a dedicated cancer plan to reduce record treatment waiting times and improve cancer survival!
Radiotherapy UK

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📣 100k in a day! 📣

In just 24 hours the campaign petition has collected signatures and support from almost 100,000 people!

Let's keep it going for the 4 in 10 waiting too long for cancer treatment ➡️ bit.ly/42L7nAu

CatchUpWithCancer

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Our director Sarah Quinlan on Jeremy Vine show today. Head to the 12.09 mark to hear Sarah discuss poor treatment rates for patients aged 85plus, the need for a national cancer plan, and the public appetite for better cancer services.

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More devastating research laying bare the cancer crisis in the UK, with reaction from Professor Pat Price

UK is a staggering 15 years behind other countries in delivering cancer treatment.

A national strategy for cancer has never been so urgently needed.

telegraph.co.uk/news/2024/02/2…

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We are 200 signatures away from hitting the 460k mark, on the way to half a million. Please sign and share and speak up for people with cancer waiting TOO LONG for treatment CatchUpWithCancer

change.org/p/stop-unneces…

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THE Stephen Fry has given our petition a huge boost as we near half a million signatures 🤯

'With all our voices, speaking about the needs of patients, we can push the government to act now.'

Join in➡️ bit.ly/42Nc1Ow

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More than a third of cancer patients in England are facing potentially deadly delays, leading doctors have said, with thousands of people forced to wait months to begin treatment. theguardian.com/society/2024/f…

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Thank you Bryan Robson for supporting the urgent call for more radiotherapy services in the UK.

Radiotherapy is needed by half of all cancer patients yet remains severely underfunded. Radiotherapy UK is calling for a National Plan for Radiotherapy

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🙏Huge thanks to Bryan Robson OBE for supporting a 10-year Vision for World-class in the UK, and Martyn Brown for sharing this news so beautifully. This life-saving treatment can be a key solution in tackling our cancer crisis.

express.co.uk/news/politics/…

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reminder that 1 in 2 of us may face cancer at some point in our lives. It puts cancer on the national agenda at an important time. If anyone is experiencing their own concerns about cancer, it's impt to consult with a doctor. Early diagnosis and then quick treatment is crucial. '

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As we hear of the King's cancer diagnosis, our Chair Professor Pat Price empathises;

“In this worrying time, our hearts go out to the King and his family. The outpouring of well wishes reflects the collective concern we all share. The King's openness about his cancer is a powerful

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📣 An incredible team effort from charities, patients, parliamentarians and industry representatives last Wednesday, for our most recent campaign event. It's tomorrow, & together we can by speaking up together CatchUpWithCancer

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Pleased to speak to CatchUpWithCancer today in Parliament at their event.

They are calling on the Government for a boost to cancer services, and for cancer patients to receive quicker treatment of a higher quality.

Pleased to speak to @RTherapy4Life today in Parliament at their event. They are calling on the Government for a boost to cancer services, and for cancer patients to receive quicker treatment of a higher quality.
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