OESOPHAGEAL CANCER WESTMINSTER CAMPAIGN

Early day motion 623, tabled 15 December 2014 by Mike Thornton (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 88 members.

That this House notes that the UK has the highest incidence of oesophageal adenocarcinoma in the world and that incidence is rising; further notes that there are over 8,000 people diagnosed with oesophageal cancer every year in the UK; acknowledges that the survival rate for oesophageal cancer is one of the worst of any cancer, with only 15 per cent survival after five years; further notes that diagnosis for the condition Barrett's oesophagus which can lead to oesophageal cancer is low and that public awareness of the significance of persistent heartburn as a risk factor is very low; welcomes the work of the Oesophageal Cancer Westminster Campaign, a campaign group of patient groups, clinical experts, industry and bereaved families; further welcomes the national Be Clear on Cancer campaign on oesophageal cancer; and calls for the Government and the Department of Health to regard the diagnosis and treatment of Barrett's oesophagus and oesophageal cancer as a national priority to save lives.

Signatures by party: Labour 44, Liberal Democrat 20, Conservative 10, DUP 7, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Alliance 1, Independent 1, Plaid Cymru 1, Respect 1.