I got on board with the campaign to diagnose cancer earlier last week, as Cancer Research UK’s Cancer Awareness roadshow made a special stop at Parliament.
I met with the charity’s roadshow nurses and campaigners to learn more about how cancer affects people in East Worthing and Shoreham.
The roadshow team travels the country helping the public recognise possible signs and symptoms of cancer and talking to people about the lifestyle changes they can make to reduce their cancer risk.
Stats show 3,700 people in ‘NHS Coastal West Sussex CCG’ are diagnosed with cancer every year.
Early detection saves lives, so it was great to meet the roadshow team at Cancer Research UK and learn more about spotting cancer early, as well as the vital work being done to beat the disease.
Events like this are important reminders we can all play a part in the fight against cancer, whether it be researchers, campaigners or the tireless fundraisers across East Worthing and Shoreham who are helping to support life-saving research.”
Diagnosing cancer earlier – when it is more likely to be treated successfully - is a vital part of ensuring more people survive cancer.
The Government has made a commitment to diagnose 75% of cancer cases in England at stage one or stage two by 2028.
However, to reach this target the NHS needs a long-term plan for the cancer workforce who deliver the crucial cancer tests and treatments people need.
Without this, there will not be enough specialist staff to meet the present pressures or cope with the growing and ageing population.
