World Cancer Day and less survivable cancers

Early day motion 60, tabled 14 January 2020 by Barry Sheerman (Labour/Co-operative). Signed by 26 members.

That this House welcomes World Cancer Day on 4 February 2020 and supports efforts to tackle the six less survivable cancers; recognises these six common cancers of the liver, stomach, pancreatic, brain, lung and oesophageal make up half of all common cancer deaths, despite making up only a quarter of cases; further recognises that these cancers are twice as likely to be diagnosed late compared to other cancers; and supports the efforts of members of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, NHS staff and medical researchers to close the deadly cancer gap.

Signatures by party: Scottish National Party 8, Labour 6, DUP 4, Conservative 3, Labour/Co-operative 2, Plaid Cymru 2, Liberal Democrat 1.