Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce
@lesssurvivable.bsky.social
We are the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, made up of:
@ActionHeartburn, @BrainTumourOrg, @GutsCharityUK, @LiverTrust, @Roy_Castle_Lung and @PancreaticCanUK.
@ActionHeartburn, @BrainTumourOrg, @GutsCharityUK, @LiverTrust, @Roy_Castle_Lung and @PancreaticCanUK.
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...
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...
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.
www.gov.uk
January 23, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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...
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.
January 20, 2026 at 3:20 PM
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.
January 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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 👇
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
www.itv.com
January 16, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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 👇
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
www.itv.com/watch/news/c...
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.
January 16, 2026 at 11:20 AM
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/
It's time to #CloseTheResearchGap.
Encourage your local MS to support today 👇
lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/
January 15, 2026 at 4:57 PM
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/
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.
Thank you to everyone that dropped in and supported the event.
January 15, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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.
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
Let's #closetheresearchgap to support more pioneering research like this.
#lesssurvivablecancers
January 14, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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
Let's #closetheresearchgap to support more pioneering research like this.
#lesssurvivablecancers
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.
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.
January 14, 2026 at 10:23 AM
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.
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...
Check out one of the main stories here: www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
January 13, 2026 at 4:09 PM
Great to see #CloseTheResearchGap getting media coverage.
Check out one of the main stories here: www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
Check out one of the main stories here: www.dailymail.co.uk/wires/pa/art...
Reposted by Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce
£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...
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 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.
www.politicshome.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:57 PM
£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...
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/
lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/
January 13, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The stats are clear. We're calling for change. It's time to close #CloseTheResearchGap.
lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/
lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/
Reposted by Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce
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
@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
January 13, 2026 at 3:03 PM
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
@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
@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
#CloseTheResearchGap
January 13, 2026 at 2:17 PM
@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
#CloseTheResearchGap
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
Less survivable cancers receive just 19% of research funding, despite causing 40% of cancer deaths.
📣 Contact your MP today.
lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/awarenessweek/
#CloseTheResearchGap
January 13, 2026 at 7:45 AM
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
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
#CloseTheResearchGap
January 12, 2026 at 12:13 PM
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
#CloseTheResearchGap
Today marks the first day of #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek. This week, we’ll be sharing shocking figures on the research gap, encouraging you to take action, and showcasing what research can do for Less Survivable Cancers.
Starting with the BEST4 trial👇
Starting with the BEST4 trial👇
January 12, 2026 at 8:36 AM
Today marks the first day of #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek. This week, we’ll be sharing shocking figures on the research gap, encouraging you to take action, and showcasing what research can do for Less Survivable Cancers.
Starting with the BEST4 trial👇
Starting with the BEST4 trial👇
We welcome James Evans MS support as we head into #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek.
Read the full article here 👇
www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/james-e...
Read the full article here 👇
www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/james-e...
James Evans MS backs Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week
James Evans MS has voiced his support for Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week and has said that improving outcomes for the deadliest cancers will be a key pledge for the Welsh Conservatives ahead o...
www.brecon-radnor.co.uk
January 9, 2026 at 2:27 PM
We welcome James Evans MS support as we head into #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessWeek.
Read the full article here 👇
www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/james-e...
Read the full article here 👇
www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/james-e...
Next week we’ll reveal new data exposing the research gap facing less survivable cancers. This Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week, 12th-16th January, we need your help sharing these figures and influencing policy change that will #CloseTheResearchGap
January 9, 2026 at 1:58 PM
Next week we’ll reveal new data exposing the research gap facing less survivable cancers. This Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week, 12th-16th January, we need your help sharing these figures and influencing policy change that will #CloseTheResearchGap
We welcome Minister @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social remarks yesterday that less survivable cancers will be a key focus in the National Cancer Plan and that her department is considering #APPGonLessSurvivableCancers' inquiry recommendations. A positive step forward for these deadly cancers.
January 7, 2026 at 11:58 AM
We welcome Minister @ashleydaltonmp.bsky.social remarks yesterday that less survivable cancers will be a key focus in the National Cancer Plan and that her department is considering #APPGonLessSurvivableCancers' inquiry recommendations. A positive step forward for these deadly cancers.
Thank you @patrickhurley.bsky.social for sharing his own personal experiences and for highlighting the devastating impact of #lesssurvivablecancers on individuals and their loved ones in Parliament yesterday. These cancers must be a priority in the National Cancer Plan to transform survival.
January 7, 2026 at 11:52 AM
Thank you @patrickhurley.bsky.social for sharing his own personal experiences and for highlighting the devastating impact of #lesssurvivablecancers on individuals and their loved ones in Parliament yesterday. These cancers must be a priority in the National Cancer Plan to transform survival.
Huge thanks to @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for sponsoring yesterday's debate in Westminster, and for calling for faster diagnosis for #LessSurvivableCancers. Early detection and faster diagnosis are vital to saving lives and driving better outcomes for those affected by these deadly cancers.
January 7, 2026 at 11:43 AM
Huge thanks to @clivejonesmp.bsky.social for sponsoring yesterday's debate in Westminster, and for calling for faster diagnosis for #LessSurvivableCancers. Early detection and faster diagnosis are vital to saving lives and driving better outcomes for those affected by these deadly cancers.
Save the Date! Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week runs Jan 12–16, 2026. We’re highlighting the research gap facing lung, brain, oesophageal, pancreatic, stomach & liver cancers. Join the Taskforce, email your MP, and push for urgent change. More info soon. #CloseTheResearchGap
December 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Save the Date! Less Survivable Cancers Awareness Week runs Jan 12–16, 2026. We’re highlighting the research gap facing lung, brain, oesophageal, pancreatic, stomach & liver cancers. Join the Taskforce, email your MP, and push for urgent change. More info soon. #CloseTheResearchGap
Yesterday, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers convened a joint meeting with other cancer APPGs.
Thank you to the Chair of the APPG on Less Survivable cancers Dr @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, and Vice-Chair @charliemaynard.bsky.social
for skilfully leading the meeting.
Thank you to the Chair of the APPG on Less Survivable cancers Dr @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, and Vice-Chair @charliemaynard.bsky.social
for skilfully leading the meeting.
November 19, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Yesterday, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers convened a joint meeting with other cancer APPGs.
Thank you to the Chair of the APPG on Less Survivable cancers Dr @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, and Vice-Chair @charliemaynard.bsky.social
for skilfully leading the meeting.
Thank you to the Chair of the APPG on Less Survivable cancers Dr @paulettehamiltonmp.bsky.social, and Vice-Chair @charliemaynard.bsky.social
for skilfully leading the meeting.
Article reveals the NHS failing to hit crucial cancer diagnosis and treatment time targets.
We continue to encourage the government and the NHS to put less survivable cancers at the forefront of their plans as they work to improve these wait times.
👉 bit.ly/NHSTrustsDai...
We continue to encourage the government and the NHS to put less survivable cancers at the forefront of their plans as they work to improve these wait times.
👉 bit.ly/NHSTrustsDai...
November 18, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Article reveals the NHS failing to hit crucial cancer diagnosis and treatment time targets.
We continue to encourage the government and the NHS to put less survivable cancers at the forefront of their plans as they work to improve these wait times.
👉 bit.ly/NHSTrustsDai...
We continue to encourage the government and the NHS to put less survivable cancers at the forefront of their plans as they work to improve these wait times.
👉 bit.ly/NHSTrustsDai...