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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

Claire O’Shea of @clairescampaign.bsky.social sadly passed away on the 12th of May this year.

This month would have been her 43rd birthday, making today’s motion being passed even more poignant. Her voice lives on through this campaign, and through the women who continue to speak out.

Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

The motion calls for:
• A renewed Women’s Health Plan with gynaecological cancer focus
• An urgent review of emergency presentations
• Awareness campaigns with Public Health Wales
• Implementation of Senedd Health Committee recommendations in full

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

In 2021 alone, 373 women in Wales lost their lives. Insight from Tenovus Cancer Care shows:

📊 Incidence & mortality for gynae cancers in Wales are higher than the UK average.

⏳ Only 34% met the 62-day cancer pathway target in July 2022. Now 3 years later, progress has stalled at 32.4%.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

Calling for urgent action on gynaecological cancers in Wales and building on Claire's legacy to make sure women are listened to and change is delivered. Every year in Wales, there are over 1,000 cases of gynaecological cancers.

They’re the 4th most common cause of cancer death among women here.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

🌼 Plaid Cymru has UNANIMOUSLY passed a motion on # ClairesCampaign at their conference today.

"Where you live shouldn't decide whether you live." - Nerys Evans

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

Claire O’Shea of @clairescampaign.bsky.social sadly passed away on the 12th of May this year.

This month would have been her 43rd birthday, making today’s motion being passed even more poignant.

Her voice lives on through this campaign, and through the women who continue to speak out.

Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

The motion calls for:
• A renewed Women’s Health Plan with gynae cancer focus
• An urgent review of emergency presentations
• Awareness campaigns with Public Health Wales
• Implementation of Senedd Health Committee recommendations in full

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

In 2021 alone, 373 women in Wales lost their lives.

Insight from Tenovus Cancer Care shows:

📊 Incidence & mortality for gynae cancers in Wales are higher than the UK average.

⏳ Only 34% met the 62-day cancer pathway target in July 2022. Nearly 2 years later, progress has stalled at 32.2%.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

Calling for urgent action on gynaecological cancers in Wales and building on Claire's legacy to make sure women are listened to and change is delivered.

Every year in Wales, there are almost 1,000 cases of gynaecological cancers.

They’re the 4th most common cause of cancer death among women here.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

Thank you for supporting our call to deliver fairer, faster cancer services across Wales.

Diolch i chi am gefnogi ein galwad i ddarparu gwasanaethau canser tecach a chyflymach ledled Cymru.

Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

You can read the Tenovus Cancer Care manifesto "Losing Our Patience" here:

tinyurl.com/2xvwx9xa

Gallwch ddarllen maniffesto Gofal Canser Tenovus "Colli Ein Hamynedd" yma ↑

tinyurl.com

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 15h

Today we're at Plaid Cymru conference in Swansea making the case for fairer, faster cancer services.

Heddiw rydym ni yng nghynhadledd Plaid Cymru yn Abertawe yn gwneud yr achos dros wasanaethau canser tecach a chyflymach.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10d

✨ Read our manifesto here:

English - tinyurl.com/WCA-English
Cymraeg - tinyurl.com/WCA-Cymraeg

Together, we can create a better future for cancer care in Wales. 💙
#WalesCancerAlliance

Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10d

Behind every statistic are people facing cancer. 💙

The next Welsh Government has a chance to fix the foundations and create cancer services that are timely, compassionate, and world-class.

We stand ready to work together to make it happen. 🌼
#WalesCancerAlliance @walescanceralliance.org

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10d

📊 Without good data, we can’t improve care.

We’re calling for robust, routine cancer data — on waiting times, experiences, outcomes, and inequalities — to drive real improvement across Wales. 📈
#WalesCancerAlliance

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10d

Patients and the third sector are too often brought in late to decisions.

As a member of the @walescanceralliance.org, we believe patient voices and third sector expertise must be at the heart of designing cancer services from the very start. 🤝
#WalesCancerAlliance

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10d

Cancer care is complex. From workforce shortages to rising diagnoses, leadership matters.

👥 Their calling for strong, consistent leadership with clear accountability for cancer services in Wales — so progress is driven, not delayed.
#WalesCancerAlliance

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10d

❌ Wales is the only UK nation without a dedicated cancer strategy.
✅ We need a new, long-term cancer strategy that covers prevention, early diagnosis, treatment, living beyond cancer, and end of life.

🗺️ Patients deserve a roadmap for better outcomes, not patchwork plans.
#WalesCancerAlliance

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 10d

📢 @walescanceralliance.org launches their 2025 manifesto
Fixing the Foundations: Building a better future for cancer care in Wales.

Every year, around 19,500 people are diagnosed with cancer in Wales. We need bold action to deliver timely, compassionate, & world-class care.

What their calling for:

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16d

Through the partnership of @tenovuscancercare.bsky.social & @clairescampaign.bsky.social, we’ve published The Unheard Report and continue campaigning in Claire’s legacy for all affected by gynae cancers.

📺 Watch our TV piece on cervical screening: www.itv.com/watch/news/w...

#GynaeAwarenessMonth

Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16d

“I feel the pain & loss I have endured could have been prevented if I was just listened to.

We know our bodies. We know when something isn’t right.”

Jessica, thank you for your strength in sharing your story.

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16d

Even with a clear smear & internal exam, Jessica was dismissed.

Six months after treatment, her tumour was still there.
She underwent a radical hysterectomy in June 2023.

#GynaeAwarenessMonth

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16d

Jessica endured radiotherapy, chemo & brachytherapy.
She lost her chance to have another child, forced into early menopause.

“I feel like I wouldn’t have had to go through any of that if I had been listened to.”

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 16d

September is Gynaecological Cancer Awareness Month.
Jessica’s story shows why women need to be heard.
She was told it was infections. Then prolapse. Then endometriosis.

Months later, a 6.5cm tumour was found.

🔗 clairescampaign.cymru/stories/jessica-mason

#ClairesCampaign

Jessica Mason – Claires Campaign

clairescampaign.cymru

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Tenovus Cancer Care Policy and Insight Team @tccpolicyinsight.bsky.social · 17d

Jess's Rule will require GPs in England to "think again" if patients return 3 times with unresolved or worsening symptoms, or without a diagnosis.

We would like to see similar ambition here in Wales, to ensure women are safeguarded and listened to. 💜

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Jess's Rule: GPs to re-check some patients for deadly 'misses'

Jess's Rule urges doctors to 'think again' if they cannot diagnose a patient's illness after three appointments.

www.bbc.co.uk

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