Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce

Following the AGM, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers held a spotlight session on treatment delays, exploring the systemic barriers patients face in accessing timely treatment, as well as the changes needed to improve access and outcomes.

This week, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers held its AGM.

We're delighted to announce the election of Chair
@paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, Vice-Chair @charliemaynard.bsky.social and Officers - Lord Moylan
and @joshfg.bsky.social.

The APPG will continue to work to improve outcomes for LSCs.

Yesterday, the cancer APPGs met with Minister @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social to discuss the Cancer Plan. The APPG on Less Survivable Cancers looks forward to continuing to work closely with the Minister and her team to improve outcomes for these cancers. 👇
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Earlier this month, the Government published the National Cancer Plan for England. We welcome the plan and are committed to working together to ensure it delivers for people affected by cancer. #OneCancerVoice

This article in The Telegraph highlights the importance of recognising symptoms of less survivable cancers — including persistent indigestion.

Read more⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitne...

Dumbarton MSP calls for greater awareness of most deadly cancers Scottish MSP Jackie Baillie backs LSCT campaign for more funding and awareness of less survivable cancers, urging action to improve UK cancer…

Thank you to Jackie Baillie MSP for highlighting the need for urgent action on less survivable cancers to improve outcomes.
A sustained focus on these cancers is vital if survival is to improve.
Read more below 👇
www.dumbartonreporter.co.uk/news/2582868...

Oesophageal cancer is the seventh most common cause of cancer death in the UK, and one of the six less survivable cancers. Visit www.actionagainstheartburn.org.uk to find out more.
#OesophagealCancerAwarenessMonth

Read below a statement from @clivejonesmp.bsky.social, Member of the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers, following the publication of the National Cancer Plan.

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce warmly welcomes the publication of the National Cancer Plan and the ambition it sets out to transform cancer outcomes in England.

Read our full response 👇🔗
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Government to end cancer postcode lottery for patients People living in rural and coastal areas will find it easier to see a cancer specialist as the government works to end the postcode lottery for care.

We're delighted to see the early diagnosis of lung and oesophageal cancers prioritised as part of the forthcoming National Cancer Plan.

Late diagnosis is a big factor in making these cancers 'less survivable', so it's extremely positive to see this as a focus.

www.gov.uk/government/n...

Last week, during #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek, peers from across the House of Lords backed the Rare Cancers Bill. The Bill could boost research, trials and innovation, with a national strategy. A vital step forward.

Read the facts.👇 It's this simple the research gap is costing lives. Contact your MP today and help us #CloseTheResearchGap.

Thank you so much to Heulwen Wyatt for powerfully talking about her experience with oesophageal cancer, and the need to improve outcomes for less survivable cancers. Watch the full interview below 👇
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This week, we met with @jennimintomsp.bsky.social, Minister for Public Health and Women's Health, to discuss the key actions needed in Scotland to drive progress for less survivable cancers. It was great to hear the Minister's ongoing support for improving outcomes for these cancers.

Huge thanks to @delythjewell.bsky.social MS for hosting yesterday's drop-in event in the Senedd for Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week.

It's time to #CloseTheResearchGap.

Encourage your local MS to support today 👇

lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

On Tuesday, we held a drop-in event at the Scottish Parliament, kindly sponsored by Jackie Baillie MSP. Our message was clear: while progress has been made, research funding is needed in Scotland to #CloseTheResearchGap.

Thank you to everyone that dropped in and supported the event.

The world's first breath test for pancreatic cancer, led by Professor George Hannah through the Vapour Study could revolutionise earlier diagnosis and save thousands of lives.

Let's #closetheresearchgap to support more pioneering research like this.

#lesssurvivablecancers

@charliemaynard.bsky.social MP (Vice-Chair of the Less Survivable Cancers APPG) is supporting this awareness week, but is your local MP? Write to them today and encourage them to help #CloseTheResearchGap.

👉 lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

It's time to #CloseTheResearchGap.

We're on a mission with the support of MPs from across the country to close the research gap and improve the survivability of the least survivable cancers.

Great to see #CloseTheResearchGap getting media coverage.

Check out one of the main stories here: www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...

The cancer plan must address the stark disparity in funding We have a long way to go to close the research gap facing less survivable cancers.

£130 less per cancer death. That's the shocking research funding gap for less survivable cancers like lung, liver & pancreas.

As a former NHS nurse, I see the human cost. Our Cancer Plan must close it!
#CloseTheResearchGap @lesssurvivable.bsky.social

www.politicshome.com/opinion/arti...

The stats are clear. We're calling for change. It's time to close #CloseTheResearchGap.

lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

It's Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week 2026.

@lesssurvivable.bsky.social is calling on the Government to finally tackle the shocking research gap holding back progress.

Consistent, sustained research is crucial. It's time to close the gap!

#CloseTheResearchGap

To learn more about the research gap visit: lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

@paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social (Chair of the Less Survivable Cancers APPG) is supporting the Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week this week. Wearing a teal lab coat in support of closing the research gap for less survivable cancers.

#CloseTheResearchGap

@pancreaticcanuk.bsky.social
@britishlivertrust.bsky.social
@roycastle.bsky.social
@gutscharityuk.bsky.social
@braintumourcharity.bsky.social
Action Against Heartburn

As part of #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek, we were in Westminster standing for the stats.

Less survivable cancers receive just 19% of research funding, despite causing 40% of cancer deaths.

📣 Contact your MP today.
lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/

#CloseTheResearchGap

Tomorrow we will be revealing startling figures associated with the Less Survivable Cancers research gap. Be ready, use your voice to share, and take action.

#CloseTheResearchGap

Join the programme - Heartburn Health We’re inviting millions of people in regions across the UK to be part of Heartburn Health and advance research.

Research is critical to improving outcomes. For the opportunity to be invited to take part in the BEST4 Screening trial, please sign up to Heartburn Health: heartburnhealth.org/join-the-pro...

#CloseTheResearchGap

"If BEST4 is successful it'll be rolled out as apart of the national screening programme saving hundreds if not thousands of lives."