#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay
I’m proud to support #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay to raise awareness of these deadly cancers & their symptoms.

More than 90,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with one of these cancers each year & they account for 40% of all cancer deaths.

Find out more👇
lesssurvivablecancers.org.uk
January 14, 2025 at 12:34 PM
And finally, for #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay on Thursday, a number of publications including The @guardian noted a new report by @LessSurvivable warning that UK survival rates for six cancers trail those in many comparable nations....
November 22, 2024 at 10:51 PM
Great to see this important motion has been submitted to the Scottish Parliament to mark #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay, tabled by @PaulJSweeney.

You can see who's signed it here - if you're in Scotland, encourage your representative to sign it...
December 5, 2024 at 6:47 PM
We're extremely pleased to see that @johngriffin has submitted the below Statement of Opinion to the Senedd, in support of #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🫁 We're continuing to call for the full rollout of targeted lung screening in Wales

Thank you John for your support!
December 5, 2024 at 6:52 PM
It's fantastic to see a huge range of media coverage already for #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay.

Read the Times coverage below on the UK falling behind other comparable countries, including a quote from our Chair...
December 5, 2024 at 6:52 PM
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The final of our three #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay events is taking place right now in Holyrood.

We're talking to MSPs about the importance of ensuring the Scottish Cancer Strategy lives up to its ambition.

See below some of our advocates and Minister @jenni_minto.
December 5, 2024 at 6:58 PM
With one day to go until #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay, we've been spending today briefing politicians across the UK about our campaign activities and key calls.

We're branching out more than ever this year, with events in Westminster, the Senedd, and Holyrood....
December 5, 2024 at 6:58 PM
If you or a loved one has experienced brain, liver, lung, stomach, oesophageal, or pancreatic cancer - we'd love to hear your story.

This Thursday, you can use the hashtag #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay and let us know why improving survival rates matters to you.
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Three days remaining until our annual campaign day, #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay.

Did you know, over 90,000 people in the UK will be diagnosed with a less survivable cancer each year?

We want every single one of them to receive the best possible care as fast as possible.
December 5, 2024 at 6:58 PM
The coming week will include a lot of activity around #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay 2024 - and there's a lot that all UK Governments could be doing to improve outcomes.
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
One week exactly until this year's #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay!

🤔 How well do you know some of the key symptoms of these 6 cancers? The signs of brain, liver, lung, stomach, oesophageal, and pancreatic cancers can be hard to spot.

Learn some of them today. 👇
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
8 days to go until #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay 2024!

We're holding events in Westminster, Holyrood, and the Senedd.

If you feel passionately about improving outcomes for the less survivable cancers, why not tell you representative to attend?
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
Happy New Year, from the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce!

We're looking forward to starting 2024 with our annual #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay on 11th January.

These six cancers have not seen the required improvements for decades.
December 5, 2024 at 7:03 PM
There's been fantastic national media coverage of our
#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay over the last couple of days, with lots of our key supporters backing efforts to work towards improved outcomes & pieces about how low symptom awareness is.
December 5, 2024 at 7:56 PM
Great to have had the support of Public Health Minister Maree Todd MSP at our Holyrood event this week for #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay

Excellent to hear that @MareeToddMSP and the Scottish Government are supportive of progress towards improved outcomes for our six cancers
December 5, 2024 at 7:56 PM
This #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay is the first one we've held since the formation of our Wales Working Group in the Less Survivable Cancer Taskforce.

We're excited to be working with @tenovuscancer to advocate for all patients with a less survivable cancer in Wales
December 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM
December 5, 2024 at 8:06 PM
How well do YOU know the symptoms of pancreatic cancer?

We have found that only 7% of people can correctly identify the main symptoms of pancreatic cancer

Take some time today to familiarise yourself with them and share with those around you!

#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay
December 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM
How well do YOU know the symptoms of oesophageal cancer?

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce has found that only 2% of people can correctly identify the symptoms of oesophageal cancer.

Take a minute today to learn the common symptoms. 👇

#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay
December 5, 2024 at 8:01 PM
How well do YOU know the symptoms of lung cancer? 🫁

We have found that only 9% of people can correctly identify the symptoms of lung cancer.

Let's change that - learn more about the possible symptoms today. 👇

#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay...
December 5, 2024 at 8:06 PM
How well do YOU know the symptoms of liver cancer?

We've found that only 1% of people can correctly identify the symptoms of liver cancer

These symptoms can be hard to recognise - learn them today and share with your networks 👇

#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay #livercancer
December 5, 2024 at 8:06 PM
How well do YOU know the symptoms of a brain tumour? 🧠

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce has found that only 20% of people can correctly identify the symptoms of a brain tumour.

Learn the symptoms today - early diagnosis saves lives. 👇

#LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay
December 5, 2024 at 8:06 PM
The symptoms of these cancers can be vague and hard to identify. Today, #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay, is a chance to raise public awareness of these symptoms.

For the rest of the day we'll be posting about the symptoms to watch out for. Follow & share for more.
December 5, 2024 at 8:22 PM
We’re grateful to @Jackson_Carlaw and all the MSP sponsors who have helped us organise our #LessSurvivableCancersAwarenessDay event in Holyrood.

Excellent to see our parliamentary supporters listening to our advocates and learning more about our six cancers.
December 5, 2024 at 8:12 PM