Kate Kniveton MP has marked World Cancer Day at a special Cancer Research UK event at Westminster about the future of cancer care.
The Burton and Uttoxeter MP met with researchers about the life-saving work taking place in labs across the UK, along with the charity’s volunteer ambassadors who share their experiences of cancer to help inspire and inform the decision-makers who can make a real difference to how the disease is tackled in the UK.
World Cancer Day is an international initiative which inspires individuals and communities to unite against the disease. This year, the event was held later in the month to also mark the end of Cancer Research UK’s 20th anniversary year. The charity has been holding events over the last 12 months to celebrate the progress made in beating cancer, thanks to the long-term dedication of its supporters and campaigners.
Commenting, Kate Kniveton MP said:
“The UK can be proud in its achievement of being a world leader in cancer research, receiving over £882 million in Government funding since 2010.
“We’ve come a long way in the fight against cancer but there is more to do if we are to beat cancer for good. Research charities such as Cancer Research UK play a vital role in helping to unlock new and better ways to beat the disease.
“It is important that Government and politicians continue to work together with the medical research sector to ensure the patients of today and tomorrow have the best possible chance of survival.”
Head of Public Affairs at Cancer Research UK, Shaun Walsh, said the support of parliamentarians is key to help transform the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer across the UK.
Head of Public Affairs at Cancer Research UK, Shaun Walsh added:
“The theme of World Cancer Day this year is closing the care gap and it’s never resonated more loudly, because beating cancer means beating it for everyone.
“Whether it’s helping to prevent 4 in 10 cancers by backing measures such as our #SmokefreeUK campaign, or ensuring Governments have dedicated, long-term plans for tackling cancer, politicians can make a big difference – days like this are important reminders we all need to work together to beat cancer.”
