Government appoints national brain cancer clinical lead
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 22 Oct, 06:08 · Archive
The Government has appointed a national brain cancer clinical lead following a long-running campaign.
The Government has appointed a national brain cancer clinical lead following sustained pressure from campaigners, MPs and patient groups. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Andy Burnham after meeting 25-year-old campaigner Archie Goodburn.
Witney MP Charlie Maynard, whose sister co-founded the campaign group Brain Cancer Justice, said the appointment was 'a huge step forward for everyone affected by brain cancer'. Earlier this year, Mr Maynard joined Brain Cancer Justice in delivering a petition signed by more than 109,000 people to Downing Street.
The Government has also pledged to develop a national action plan, review rules on rare cancer medicines, and increase patient participation in clinical trials. These measures are part of a wider plan to get new treatments to patients faster.
How it is being reported
- Witney MP welcomes brain cancer care breakthroughWitney MP Charlie Maynard has welcomed the Government’s decision to appoint a national brain cancer clinical lead.Oxford Mail · 22 Oct, 05:00
- Witney MP welcomes brain cancer care breakthroughWitney MP Charlie Maynard has welcomed the Government’s decision to appoint a national brain cancer clinical lead.Oxfordshire Guardian · 22 Oct, 05:00
In this story: Charlie Maynard · Archie Goodburn · Georgie Maynard · Andy Burnham · Brain Cancer Justice · Witney
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