Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce

We are the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce, made up of: @ActionHeartburn, @BrainTumourOrg @GutsCharityUK, @LiverTrust, @Roy_Castle_Lung and @PancreaticCanUK.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT) welcomes the Government’s new measures to speed up the development of treatments for people with brain tumours.

To see the LSCT's full reflections, read more here👇

https://t.co/IIOmPZ2ati

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT) welcomes the announcement of the reformed National Cancer Board and its new co-chairs Anita Charlesworth and Mark Cubbon.

Read more below 👇

https://t.co/JKXTFQLs3W

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

The Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce (LSCT) welcomes the appointment of Dr Sara Stoneham as the National Institute for Health and Care Research’s new Specialty Lead for Rare Cancers.

Read more below 👇

https://t.co/f8WdgYK8ho

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Important message from Commonwealth Games swimmer Archie Goodburn and positive that Andy Burnham will meet him to discuss improving treatments for brain tumours.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Announcement of the Strategy here: https://t.co/FDR2oKHViC

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Delighted that the Welsh Minister for Health has committed to a chapter on the less survivable cancers in Wales’s new Cancer Strategy. We will work with the Welsh Government to ensure it drives up survival for those affected by the six less survivable cancers in Wales.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Yesterday, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers met to discuss how to drive innovation in treating rare cancers. We're grateful to Minister @SharonHodgsonMP for joining to hear our thoughts and to @JoshFG MP for chairing.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Two fantastic charities have joined our coalition to improve outcomes for those with less survivable cancers (LSCs). Brain Tumour Research @braintumourrsch focuses on finding a cure for all brain tumours and Tenovus Cancer Care @tenovuscancer works in Wales on three three LSCs.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

We welcome the roll-out of these AI-powered X-ray tools across all NHS trusts. Lung cancer is one of the six less survivable cancers and causes around 35,000 UK deaths per year. Faster diagnosis improves outcomes, so we want to see more investment in tech like this in future.

[Department of Health and Social Care @DHSCgovuk]

AI-powered X-ray tools have already helped four million patients get a faster lung cancer diagnosis or the all-clear.

We're rolling this technology out across every NHS trust to speed up diagnosis and treatment.

Find out more:
https://t.co/I2VISmzXLZ

[Pancreatic Cancer UK @PancreaticCanUK]

Right now, 7 in 10 people with pancreatic cancer are told there is no treatment available for them. Their chance of survival is taken away.

This is unacceptable.

Read more about the demands of our new #DemandSurvivalNow petition and sign today: https://t.co/6xjOF3781s

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Thank you also to our speakers:
- @DrScottArthurMP, who sponsored the Bill which became the Act
- Chris Walden, CEO of Cancer52
- @tom_purser, CEO of Autism Action
- Dr David Nasralla @NasrallaD

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

APPG on Less Survivable Cancers met re. the Rare Cancers Act's National Lead for Rare Cancers and what they will need for success. We will write to ministers with our recommendations. Next meeting, re. orphan drugs, in July. Thank you to our chair @PauletteHamilto

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

The number of cancer cases in the UK has hit a record level. Read what Cameron Miller, Vice-Chair of the Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce has to say here 👇🔗
https://t.co/TKuShyEI1B

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

We ask the next Welsh Government to take urgent action and commit to a specific focus on improving outcomes and doubling survival rates for the less survivable cancers.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

We’re calling on the next Scottish Government to close the deadly cancer gap. Less survivable cancers account for 1 in 4 diagnoses in Scotland, but average 5-year survival is just 16%. It’s time to improve outcomes, address research gaps and prioritise early diagnosis for LSCs.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

The Rare Cancers Act 2026 received Royal Assent on Friday - a major milestone for people affected by less survivable cancers. The Taskforce will continue working with government and partners across the UK to ensure this Act delivers real change.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Following the AGM, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers held a spotlight session on treatment delays, exploring the systemic barriers patients face in accessing timely treatment, as well as the changes needed to improve access and outcomes.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

This week, the APPG on Less Survivable Cancers held its AGM.

We're delighted to announce the election of Chair @PauletteHamilto, Vice-Chair @cammaynard, and Officers - @danielmgmoylan and @JoshFG.

The APPG will continue to work to improve outcomes for these cancers.

[Less Survivable Cancers Taskforce @LessSurvivable]

Yesterday, the cancer APPGs met with Minister @AshleyDalton_MP to discuss the Cancer Plan. The APPG on Less Survivable Cancers looks forward to continuing to work closely with the Minister and her team to improve outcomes for these cancers. 👇
https://t.co/EbZY7wmWN8

[Stewart Dickson CF MLA 🇺🇦 @stewartcdickson]

@healthdpt @mikenesbittni what similar action can we expect here in Northern Ireland to transform #Cancer outcomes, what are the key lessons for us from this important plan? #cancercantwait