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.
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.
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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...
New figures released this month by the Office for National Statistics show a stark rise in liver cancer deaths, prompting Liver Cancer UK, part of the @britishlivertrust.bsky.social, to call for urgent public health action. Read more following the link below 🔗👇
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The horrifyingly subtle symptoms of UK’s ‘fastest rising cancer’ you might mistake for flu – as deaths surge 41% | Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce
New figures released this month by the Office for National Statistics show a stark rise in liver cancer deaths, prompting Liver Cancer UK, part of the The British Liver Trust, to call for urgent publi...
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October 29, 2025 at 12:07 PM
New figures released this month by the Office for National Statistics show a stark rise in liver cancer deaths, prompting Liver Cancer UK, part of the @britishlivertrust.bsky.social, to call for urgent public health action. Read more following the link below 🔗👇
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@england.nhs.uk's announcement to deliver faster care for millions of patients, marks a positive step forward. However we must ensure that the upcoming National Cancer Plan addresses the varied systemic challenges impacting LSCs. Read our full statement👇🔗
shorturl.at/cJnog
shorturl.at/cJnog
NHS England » Radical NHS reset to give patients faster care | Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce
NHS England announced last week plans to deliver faster care for millions of patients as part of the “most radical reset of the NHS in a generation".
Ensuring fast access to treatment is vital for ...
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October 27, 2025 at 10:22 AM
@england.nhs.uk's announcement to deliver faster care for millions of patients, marks a positive step forward. However we must ensure that the upcoming National Cancer Plan addresses the varied systemic challenges impacting LSCs. Read our full statement👇🔗
shorturl.at/cJnog
shorturl.at/cJnog
Rachel’s Rule seeks to prevent people with complex cancer histories from slipping through the gaps by ensuring annual hereditary risk reviews within the NHS. You can read the full proposal and support the petition here ⬇️
www.change.org/RachelsRule
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Implement annual hereditary risk reviews on NHS
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October 13, 2025 at 9:35 AM
Rachel’s Rule seeks to prevent people with complex cancer histories from slipping through the gaps by ensuring annual hereditary risk reviews within the NHS. You can read the full proposal and support the petition here ⬇️
www.change.org/RachelsRule
www.change.org/RachelsRule
October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth. 17 people in the UK are diagnosed with #LiverCancer every day.
Early diagnosis saves lives, so this month is an important opportunity to raise awareness. @britishlivertrust.bsky.social Find out more here👇
livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer-awareness-month
Early diagnosis saves lives, so this month is an important opportunity to raise awareness. @britishlivertrust.bsky.social Find out more here👇
livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer-awareness-month
October 6, 2025 at 8:53 AM
October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth. 17 people in the UK are diagnosed with #LiverCancer every day.
Early diagnosis saves lives, so this month is an important opportunity to raise awareness. @britishlivertrust.bsky.social Find out more here👇
livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer-awareness-month
Early diagnosis saves lives, so this month is an important opportunity to raise awareness. @britishlivertrust.bsky.social Find out more here👇
livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer-awareness-month
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October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, please join us to raise awareness of this often overlooked disease - the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the UK.
From ordering posters, to hosting a coffee morning, there are loads of ways to raise awareness: livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer...
From ordering posters, to hosting a coffee morning, there are loads of ways to raise awareness: livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer...
October 1, 2025 at 9:57 AM
October is #LiverCancerAwarenessMonth, please join us to raise awareness of this often overlooked disease - the fastest growing cause of cancer death in the UK.
From ordering posters, to hosting a coffee morning, there are loads of ways to raise awareness: livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer...
From ordering posters, to hosting a coffee morning, there are loads of ways to raise awareness: livercanceruk.org/liver-cancer...
Today's article by The Guardian shows three in four English hospitals are failing to hit two cancer targets in league tables. Alfie Bailey-Bearfield, the interim chair of the Taskforce, said treatment delays were unacceptable. Read Alfie's full response ⬇️🔗
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Three in four English hospitals failing to hit two cancer targets in league tables
Exclusive: Cancer experts declare ‘national emergency’ as hospitals miss targets on diagnosis and starting treatment
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September 15, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Today's article by The Guardian shows three in four English hospitals are failing to hit two cancer targets in league tables. Alfie Bailey-Bearfield, the interim chair of the Taskforce, said treatment delays were unacceptable. Read Alfie's full response ⬇️🔗
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On behalf of the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers, please find below its latest newsletter. 📰Visit the APPG website for further information and updates.🔗➡️ shorturl.at/xgdlH
September 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
On behalf of the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers, please find below its latest newsletter. 📰Visit the APPG website for further information and updates.🔗➡️ shorturl.at/xgdlH
"Only then can we improve survival rates for people facing these devastating diseases."
Read our full statement on why we're joining the #OneCancerVoice in urging the government to deliver a National Cancer Plan that meets our collective six tests here ➡️ shorturl.at/LQfzK
Read our full statement on why we're joining the #OneCancerVoice in urging the government to deliver a National Cancer Plan that meets our collective six tests here ➡️ shorturl.at/LQfzK
August 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
"Only then can we improve survival rates for people facing these devastating diseases."
Read our full statement on why we're joining the #OneCancerVoice in urging the government to deliver a National Cancer Plan that meets our collective six tests here ➡️ shorturl.at/LQfzK
Read our full statement on why we're joining the #OneCancerVoice in urging the government to deliver a National Cancer Plan that meets our collective six tests here ➡️ shorturl.at/LQfzK
The recent Less Survivable Cancers APPG report highlighted the difficulty in diagnosing and detecting less survivable cancers early. Read our recommendations to the Government on addressing this and more in the full report here: shorturl.at/c3c4Z
August 19, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The recent Less Survivable Cancers APPG report highlighted the difficulty in diagnosing and detecting less survivable cancers early. Read our recommendations to the Government on addressing this and more in the full report here: shorturl.at/c3c4Z
"Extending the opening hours of Community Diagnostic Centres is a vital step forwards for diagnosing a variety of conditions, including cancer - the leading cause of death from disease in this country." Read our full statement ➡️ shorturl.at/tX5jL
August 18, 2025 at 1:22 PM
"Extending the opening hours of Community Diagnostic Centres is a vital step forwards for diagnosing a variety of conditions, including cancer - the leading cause of death from disease in this country." Read our full statement ➡️ shorturl.at/tX5jL
A new study from @lshtm.bsky.social highlights the disparity of survival rates between cancer types, including less survivable cancers. “The National Cancer Plan must… make meaningful strides in improving outcomes for all patients.” Read our full statement here ➡️ shorturl.at/JFlFb
A new study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. | Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce
A new study by the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, U. of London reveals further evidence of the disparity of survival rates between cancer types, including little improvements for some...
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August 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
A new study from @lshtm.bsky.social highlights the disparity of survival rates between cancer types, including less survivable cancers. “The National Cancer Plan must… make meaningful strides in improving outcomes for all patients.” Read our full statement here ➡️ shorturl.at/JFlFb
August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, a condition impacting the stomach. A side effect of many of the cancers we represent, it is important to raise awareness about this condition. Head to @gutscharityuk.bsky.social and their website to learn more ➡ shorturl.at/toVKk
August 12, 2025 at 12:48 PM
August is Gastroparesis Awareness Month, a condition impacting the stomach. A side effect of many of the cancers we represent, it is important to raise awareness about this condition. Head to @gutscharityuk.bsky.social and their website to learn more ➡ shorturl.at/toVKk
The past few weeks have been busy for the Taskforce with key policy developments occurring and a significant positive win in Wales. Throughout it all we remain dedicated to continuing our work to advocate for better outcomes for people with less survivable cancers. #lesssurvivable
August 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
The past few weeks have been busy for the Taskforce with key policy developments occurring and a significant positive win in Wales. Throughout it all we remain dedicated to continuing our work to advocate for better outcomes for people with less survivable cancers. #lesssurvivable
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Today marks the start of Gastroparesis Awareness Month 💚
Find out more about gastroparesis via the link here: https://ow.ly/2Oeb50WxSOU (🧵1/5)
Find out more about gastroparesis via the link here: https://ow.ly/2Oeb50WxSOU (🧵1/5)
August 1, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Today marks the start of Gastroparesis Awareness Month 💚
Find out more about gastroparesis via the link here: https://ow.ly/2Oeb50WxSOU (🧵1/5)
Find out more about gastroparesis via the link here: https://ow.ly/2Oeb50WxSOU (🧵1/5)
This year the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers produced a powerful report looking into earlier detection and faster diagnosis. It contains key recommendations to the Government on improving outcomes. To read the full report click here ➡️https://lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/news/
July 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
This year the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers produced a powerful report looking into earlier detection and faster diagnosis. It contains key recommendations to the Government on improving outcomes. To read the full report click here ➡️https://lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk/news/
Only 16% of people diagnosed with some of the less survivable cancers survive beyond 5 years. The #RareCancersBill is a unique opportunity to tackle this and more. We are pleased to have supported this Bill throughout its journey and will continue to do so as it progresses.
July 29, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Only 16% of people diagnosed with some of the less survivable cancers survive beyond 5 years. The #RareCancersBill is a unique opportunity to tackle this and more. We are pleased to have supported this Bill throughout its journey and will continue to do so as it progresses.
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Living with a health condition, or caring for someone who does, can be challenging. On #InternationalSelfCareDay, and every day, it's worth remembering that it's OK to take a moment for yourself if you need to.
And remember, we're here for you if you want to talk: ow.ly/EkLp50Wuzhw
And remember, we're here for you if you want to talk: ow.ly/EkLp50Wuzhw
July 24, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Living with a health condition, or caring for someone who does, can be challenging. On #InternationalSelfCareDay, and every day, it's worth remembering that it's OK to take a moment for yourself if you need to.
And remember, we're here for you if you want to talk: ow.ly/EkLp50Wuzhw
And remember, we're here for you if you want to talk: ow.ly/EkLp50Wuzhw
The Rare Cancers Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament. 🎉 We will continue to support the Bill as it progresses through the next stages of the legislative process. Read our statement ➡️https://shorturl.at/ZPxth
July 11, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The Rare Cancers Bill has passed its third reading in Parliament. 🎉 We will continue to support the Bill as it progresses through the next stages of the legislative process. Read our statement ➡️https://shorturl.at/ZPxth
Big thanks to Gregory Stafford MP for highlighting the importance of the Rare Cancers Bill in improving earlier diagnosis for the less survivable cancers. #RareCancersBill
July 11, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Big thanks to Gregory Stafford MP for highlighting the importance of the Rare Cancers Bill in improving earlier diagnosis for the less survivable cancers. #RareCancersBill
We thank the Prime Minister for sharing his personal story of supporting his brother through stage four lung cancer. Sharing stories like this helps break the silence and fuels the urgency for action to change the outcomes for people with less survivable cancers.
July 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
We thank the Prime Minister for sharing his personal story of supporting his brother through stage four lung cancer. Sharing stories like this helps break the silence and fuels the urgency for action to change the outcomes for people with less survivable cancers.
The Taskforce supports the Rare Cancers Bill. The Bill reaches its 3rd reading in Parliament tomorrow, Friday 12 July and we need at least 40 MPs in Westminster to ensure it progresses.
👉 We are calling on all MPs to attend and support the Bill.
👉 We are calling on all MPs to attend and support the Bill.
July 10, 2025 at 1:36 PM
The Taskforce supports the Rare Cancers Bill. The Bill reaches its 3rd reading in Parliament tomorrow, Friday 12 July and we need at least 40 MPs in Westminster to ensure it progresses.
👉 We are calling on all MPs to attend and support the Bill.
👉 We are calling on all MPs to attend and support the Bill.
As the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, we warmly welcome the government's commitment to deliver neighbourhood health services in the most deprived areas of the country, where life expectancy is lowest, and where people often face the greatest barriers to care. #10YearPlan
July 10, 2025 at 8:07 AM
As the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, we warmly welcome the government's commitment to deliver neighbourhood health services in the most deprived areas of the country, where life expectancy is lowest, and where people often face the greatest barriers to care. #10YearPlan
The Taskforce welcomes news today that an important diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer is going to be piloted for use in pharmacies. Read our recommendations for improving early diagnosis➡️https://shorturl.at/SENvp
July 9, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The Taskforce welcomes news today that an important diagnostic test for oesophageal cancer is going to be piloted for use in pharmacies. Read our recommendations for improving early diagnosis➡️https://shorturl.at/SENvp